Catholic Charities

“In every corner of the country, wherever people are suffering, a local Catholic Charities agency is there. The We Are There campaign highlights this profound commitment to bring comfort, relief and mercy to the most vulnerable among us, regardless of their faith,” CCUSA President and CEO Kerry Alys Robinson said. “We invite all people of good will to join us in serving and accompanying our neighbors in need. Visit WeAreThere.US today to learn how you can find and support the Catholic Charities agency in your community.”

A Powerful Network of Hope

Catholic Charities of Orange County has partnered again with Catholic Charities USA for the We Are There campaign, a national media awareness campaign to highlight the impactful work being done by Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC). CCOC serves those in need in the community to help improve families and individuals lives through vital programs such as Cantlay Food Distribution Center, New Hope Counseling Services, CalFresh Healthy Living nutrition programs, and citizenship services.

Through powerful storytelling and engaging content, We Are There seeks to inspire others to get involved to make a difference, while showcasing Catholic Charities of Orange County’s commitment to service and compassion.”

“Catholic Charities of Orange County is blessed to be a part of the We Are There Campaign to help promote the good work we do in the community”

– Ellen Roy, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Orange County.

We Are there

Together, Catholic Charities and you can help our neighbors – the hungry child, the veteran without a home, the senior in need. With your generosity, we can reduce poverty in America. Give. Volunteer. Support.

TALKING POINTS

The We Are There campaign is an effort to raise awareness about the life-changing, inspiring work done by Catholic Charities agencies in local communities all around the country. Wherever people are vulnerable and in need, we are there to offer comfort, relief and hope. The campaign includes national media advertising as well as targeted local advertising promoting Catholic Charities agencies like ours.

There are 168 independent Catholic Charities agencies and 3,900 service locations spread out across the United States, including its five territories. Catholic Charities agencies are ministries of their local dioceses and their bishops. Collectively, the Catholic Charities network served more than 15 million people last year.

There is an old saying: if you’ve visited one Catholic Charities agency, you’ve visited one Catholic Charities agency. While we all serve the same purpose and are part of a shared network, each Catholic Charities agency is unique. Catholic Charities agencies serve the specific needs of the most vulnerable populations in their local communities. The types of people in need and the services they require can vary significantly from community to community. What remains constant throughout the country is that vulnerable people know that they can turn to Catholic Charities when they need assistance.

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is the national membership organization for Catholic Charities agencies. Our agency is one of 168 members of CCUSA. CCUSA provides trainings, convenings, intermediary funding and other resources to its member agencies and advocates on behalf of the Catholic Charities network and the people it serves. CCUSA planned and organized the We Are There campaign in partnership with its member agencies.

Catholic Charities serves people in need, regardless of their faith or background. The services offered by each local Catholic Charities agency are tailored to the specific needs of the vulnerable members of their individual communities. After storms and natural disasters hit, Catholic Charities agencies help families and communities recover and rebuild. As neighbors age, Catholic Charities agencies lighten their burdens. As veterans return to civilian life, Catholic Charities agencies offer support with housing, behavioral health services, job training and more. Whatever the need, from food and nutrition programs to workforce development initiatives, Catholic Charities agencies are there for our neighbors in need.

Yes, some Catholic Charities agents serve migrants and refugees, as has been the case for decades. However, Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC) does not provide respite centers or other services as agencies located on the US/ Mexico border. Catholic Charities of Orange County assists people with a legal path to citizenship and who reside in Orange County only. CCOC’s Citizenship & Immigration Services is a DOJ (Department of Justice) accredited team that provides citizenship services, including free citizenship education, free or low-cost naturalization, and refugee services. To view the list of the services that Catholic Charities of Orange County provides, please visit here: https://ccoc.org/programs/human-services/immigration-citizenship-services

To learn more about the We Are There campaign, please visit WeAreThere.US (we are there dot U.S.) You can also visit our social media channels and re-share our We Are There posts and messages. And if people are interested in volunteering and supporting our work, please visit: ccoc.org/about

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