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THE VALUE OF OBTAINING US CITIZENSHIP
"Coming to the States on a student visa in 2007, Colombian native Fredy Mancilla grew accustomed to life in America...

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act.  Last year, we responded to over 4,000 New Hope Crisis Hotline calls and over 1,000 Counseling sessions (virtual and in-person). This year, we were blessed with a sizable donation to support the counseling services offered through Catholic Charities of Orange County.

Easter Basket Distribution Written by Talia Cuttitta | Catholic Charities of Orange County Staff Member The Catholic tradition teaches that the needs of the poor and vulnerable should come first, and the love for the poor is a promotion of justice. Catholic Charities of Orange County strives to care for the members of our community

Catholic Charities of Orange County Hosts a Free Virtual Citizenship Workshop Written by Talia Cuttitta | Catholic Charities of Orange County Staff Member On Saturday March 27, Catholic Charities of Orange County’s Immigration and Citizenship Services held a free virtual citizenship workshop. CCOC team members Demis Camacho Esq. and Jesus Pompa led the workshop, and

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ORANGE COUNTY IS ADJUSTING TO CHANGING TIMES WHILE HELPING MORE PEOPLE THAN EVER
"Serving people in need has been a core tenet of the Catholic way, and for more than 44 years the Diocese has assisted struggling children, adults, families and communities...

“For years Catholic Charities of Orange County has produced the Mardi Gras Gala event, a fundraiser to support the nonprofit’s initiatives. This year, due to the pandemic, the organization is taking its fundraiser online with a Lenten video series titled “Walking with Christ...

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ORANGE COUNTY SEES HUGE INCREASE IN NEED DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
"Catholic Charities of Orange County for 44 years has served society’s most vulnerable individuals and families – those of us least prepared to survive a crisis like the novel coronavirus pandemic....

"With the goal of  providing high-quality immigration services that lead to legal immigration status for those eligible, Catholic Charities of Orange County is now providing low-cost and no-cost assistance. Services provided by the Santa Ana-based nonprofit’s Department of Justice-accredited immigration counselors are offered in Spanish, Vietnamese, French, Tagalog and English."

LA REANUDACIÓN DE LOS BENEFICIOS MIGRATORIOS TAMBIÉN INCLUYE A JÓVENES INDOCUMENTADOS QUE HAN VIVIDO EN ESTADOS UNIDOS DESDE EL 15 DE JUNIO DE 2007

AS THE PANDEMIC CONTINUES, LOCAL CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS FOCUS ON NEW WAYS TO HELP THOSE IN NEED
“As a catholic, how do you say ‘no’ to feeding the hungry? We are all called to serve everyone in need,” says Ellen Roy, the new executive director of Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC)...