Mission

The Mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for social justice, and to call other people of good will to do the same.

The Big Idea

For 40 years, Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey has remained responsive to emerging community needs and committed to reducing poverty for all individuals regardless of their background and beliefs. Catholic Charities serves the people most impacted by economic turmoil and natural disasters, prioritizing the most vulnerable. We provide essential human services to support their financial stability and prevent homelessness.

Please join Catholic Charities to continue supporting people in need by providing direct assistance, including disaster relief, immigration legal services, financial assistance for rent, utilities, and basic needs; as well as assistance with applying to health care and food programs, and referrals to other community resources.

During the 2023 storms, the fields where my husband and I worked were flooded, so my family was out of our main income for many months. My house was also impacted; we lost many items. Catholic Charities helped us during the most difficult time of our lives. Thanks to their services, we were able to pay rent, buy food, and replace many items in my home. They also helped us connect with other services. I am grateful for the warmth of their employees. From the first call I made, they made me feel comfortable and at ease. They took the time to listen and also explain their programs. If I see someone at work or in school with such high need as I had, I would recommend them to ask Catholic Charities for help. I would tell them: go, because one way or another I think they can help you.

- Olga N/A