Catholic Charities

Loving Our Neighbors in Need

Catholic Charities Receives $5,000 Grant from Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa

Providing Help and Hope for All in Need

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Serving 23 counties in southwest Iowa

We serve individuals and families in need, regardless of religion, race, gender, or demographic. We partner with many other civic and religious organizations in the area to complement our services and strive for well-rounded care for those we serve.

About our Mission

1,000,000+ people helped since 1924

100+

Years of compassionate service

10,000+

Nights of shelter provided last year

1,350

Survivors aided

45%

Increase in people fed

How we help

All Services

Food Pantry

Woman reading the book Cuddle Bear to an infant

Emergency Housing

Five people standing outdoors with diaper packages

Safety from Violence and Sexual Assault

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Counseling

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Community Resource Coordination

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Shelly Starbuck

“Catholic Charities offers a lot of good to the community and we are helping the most vulnerable individuals,” said Shelly. “One thing that continues to inspire me is the passion and dedication our team has in the work they do.” Honoring 23 Years of…

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We are motivated by the seven themes of social justice. We invite all who value these same themes, regardless of faith, to engage directly with our mission.