Catholic
Charities is a leading provider
of Senior Services, Case Management & Behavioral Health Programs,
Women's Children's Services, and Life Skills/Transitional Services
throughout the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. It is the
largest private family service agency in the region; in addition
to providing direct services such as food and shelter housing,
it also offers a wide range of mental health programs that help
empower people to live more independently and overcome problems
in their lives.
Without
the support of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Catholic Charities
could not reach out with its family and community services.
In addition to providing direct revenue, the commitment of the
diocese enables Catholic Charities to build other sources of
support. For every dollar contributed by the diocese, Catholic
Charities is able to leverage $10 in additional public and private
funding support.
FEEDING
THE HUNGRY & HOMELESS
Over
500,000 meals served to the hungry, homeless, working poor
and elderly each year.
BUILDING
DAILY LIVING SKILLS
Improving coping, social, and job
skills for people making the transition from Welfare to Work.
HELPING
PEOPLE TO COPE
Counseling, behavioral health, support
groups and therapy for individuals and families.
KEEPING
FAMILIES TOGETHER
Adoption, shelter, childcare, youth
outreach and after-school programs.
HELPING
THE ELDERLY TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT
Nutrition, socialization, and volunteer
programs for the elderly.
SERVING
PEOPLE WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES
Coordinated care and support services
to integrate the mentally ill into the community.