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Catholic Charities of Orange County is part of the network of Catholic Charities USA, one of the largest nonprofit charitable organizations in the country. As our mission states, we exist to serve God’s people in need without regard to their religious affiliation.

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Since 1976, Catholic Charities has fed the hungry, consoled the hurting, and cared for the marginalized. We provide help and create hope for the people of Orange County. One person and one family at a time, we do everything we can for those in need with what is given to us.

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We are sharing another story from this year’s Inspirational Catholic Women Event. Nancy Shanafelt talks about her service to God and the power of prayer. Nancy is a devoted member of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, attending daily Mass and serving her parish faithfully. She and her mother converted to Catholicism when Nancy was a child, and her deep faith led her to join the Dominican Laity over 20 years ago, dedicating herself to prayer and service for the elderly. Nancy also supports Catholic Charities of Orange County living out our mission through her faith, volunteerism, and compassion for those in need. Her example shows how anyone can make a difference. Join Catholic Charities of Orange County for our “Dare Diem” Giving Day 2025 campaign to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors facing food insecurity. Our goal is to raise $20,000 to support our Cantlay Food Distribution Center, a vital resource serving over 900 individuals each day of operation. Your generous donation will help us continue our mission and expand our reach - please follow the link in bio 🙏
We are thrilled to announce that Catholic Charities of Orange County has received a generous $128,000 check from Catholic Charities Auxiliary.⁠ ⁠ This incredible gift will help us continue our mission to serve the most vulnerable in our community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to CCA for their unwavering support, tireless fundraising efforts, and deep commitment to our shared mission of compassion and service.⁠ ⁠ Your generosity makes a lasting difference - thank you!
Catholic Charities Garden 🪴 of Hope - we are growing food for our community, providing for those in need. #waitingforsummerharvest #workingonmywingsoc
En este video, Fabiola Castillo, una de las “Mujeres Católicas Inspiradoras” de este año de la Diócesis de Orange, habla sobre su ministerio en la Iglesia Católica, su vida familiar cotidiana, y lo que la acerca a Dios. Este video también presenta el arte de Charles Carrillo, artista y antropólogo de Nuevo México, quien continúa una larga tradición de tallado y pintura de Santos, una de las tradiciones de arte popular Estadounidense más antiguas – con 400 años de antigüedad. Te invitamos a participar en nuestra campaña 2025 de ayuda monetaria “Dare Diem” (Latín para Día de Donaciones). Ayúdanos a hacer una diferencia en la vida de personas que padecen inseguridad alimenticia en el Condado de Orange. Nuestro objetivo es recaudar $20,000 para apoyar nuestro Centro de Distribución de Alimentos Cantlay, un recurso vital que atiende a más de 900 personas cada día de operación. Tu generosa donación nos ayudará a continuar nuestra misión y ampliar nuestro alcance. In this video, one of this year’s Inspirational Catholic Women of the Diocese of Orange, Fabiola Castillo, talks about her ministry in the Catholic Church and in everyday family life and that brings her closer to God. This clip also features art by Charles Carrillo, a New Mexico artist and anthropologist, who continues a long tradition of carving and painting of Santos – one of the oldest American folk-art traditions of devotional art dating back 400 years. Join Catholic Charities of Orange County for our “Dare Diem” Giving Day 2025 campaign to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors facing food insecurity. Our goal is to raise $20,000 to support our Cantlay Food Distribution Center, a vital resource serving over 900 individuals each day of operation. Your generous donation will help us continue our mission and expand our reach. Visit our bio for more information and our Vimeo Channel to watch the clip with English language captions. #workingonmywingsoc #catholiccharitiesoc #catholichcaritiesatwork #catholicchurch
We are thrilled to announce Community Partner of the Year: Catholic Charities!⁠ ⁠ Thank you @cristoreyorangecounty 🙏⁠ ⁠ ⁠ "We recognized Catholic Charities as our Community Partner of the Year for their exceptional support of our students and school community. Through their New Hope Counseling Program, Catholic Charities provided year-long counseling services to ten of our students at no cost to our school, demonstrating their deep commitment to our mission of transforming lives through education.⁠ ⁠ The impact of this partnership extends far beyond the counseling sessions themselves. As one of our students shared about their counselor, Aileen Muñoz: "Working with Ms. Aileen has been one of my biggest honors. I'm so grateful to have been given this opportunity. Without her and without God's help I wouldn't be where I am today. Not only is Ms. Aileen my counselor but she's like a second mother, the big sister I never had, the one person that I could talk to without worrying."⁠ ⁠ This testimonial captures the transformative power of Catholic Charities' support – providing not just professional counseling services, but genuine care and mentorship that helps our students thrive both academically and personally. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and the lasting difference they continue to make in the lives of our Cristo Rey families." - June News from the School That Works!, Cristo Rey Newsletter⁠ ⁠ #workingonmywingsoc⁠ ⁠ 📷️ from the left: Karelyn Roberts, Cristo Rey HS Founding Principal, Ellen Roy, CCOC Executive Director, Mercedes Flores-Nava, Associate Clinical⁠ Social Worker and Sharon St. Pierre, Clinical Director, New Hope Counseling, CCOC. - photo courtesy of Cristo Rey Communications. ⁠
St Joseph is the model of the educator and the dad, the father. I, therefore, entrust to his protection those who are fathers. Best wishes to you on your day! I ask for you the grace to be ever closer to your children, allow them to grow, but be close, close! They need you, your presence, your closeness, your love. May you be for them as St Joseph was: guardians of their growth in age, wisdom and grace. May you guard them on their journey: be educators and walk with them. Thank you for all you do for your children: thank you. May St Joseph bless you and accompany you.⁠ ⁠ - Pope Francis⁠ ⁠ #fathersday

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