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Catholic Charities reaches out to all people in need, offers hope, and builds a spirit of community.

We serve approximately 45,000 people in need annually regardless of religion, race or lifestyle in Sonoma, Napa and Lake counties
-- homeless children and families
-- legal immigrants and aspiring citizens,
-- elders at risk, and
-- the working and rural poor.

We were established in Santa Rosa in 1954.

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CURRENT MEDIA

Nov 08: Shelter Life | PressDemocrat.com

Sept 08: North Coast Catholic - article on Larry Lakes, CC new Executive Director

5/28//08: Catholic Charities Names Director (pdf)

Past media reports

What’s Happening Now

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Join a HOPE WORKS WONDERS tour in 2009 - details
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A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT
ALL CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROGRAMS
November 20, 2008
  7:30 - 8:30 am

Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel
170 Railroad Street, Santa Rosa

(at Third Street, just off Hwy 101/Downtown exit)

Plenty of parking available 

For reservations and information call 528-8712 ext. 160.

There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required.

If you would like to bring a friend, please contact us.

Please call us if you are unable to attend.

We look forward to celebrating our programs with you!
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FALL NEWSLETTER Now Online

Full story about our 104 year-old volunteer, Dorothy Bell.
Click on photo to see Dorothy play piano for Respite clients.

Dorothy Bell plays piano for Catholic Charities

 

Respite Resource Center in Santa Rosa.
Click on photo to play video

 

 

 

 

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT Now Online

ADOPT-a-HOUSE in SANTA ROSA

We need Sonoma County organizations, businesses, or families who want to make a difference to adopt one of our transitional housing units. Organize repairs, painting, find furnishings and appliances; assist as needed. Contact Program Director Marcel Davis. See our houses.

VOLUNTEER Needs		Program Wish List
Catholic Charities has several volunteer openings, from administrative/clerical to repairs and painting. Show list		We have so many needs, we bet you can help in a small but important way by donating items... Show list

Important Links and Commentary:
Bishops’ statement on Immigration Policy
Catholic Charities of California on issues
Catholic Charities USA on issues - Poverty in America: A Threat to the Common Good - web site and report on Poverty in America, and the national campaign to reduce poverty.
Catholic Relief Services - Burma Cyclone Disaster

Hurricanes Ike and Gustov relief services - CCUSA