About Catholic Charities of Dallas
"Providing Help...Creating Hope Since 1891"
Catholic Charities of Dallas is a family of human services working together to strengthen families. Since 1891, Catholic Charities of Dallas has put into action the Gospel mandate to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked, and care for the sick. From humble beginnings as an orphanage in Dallas' Oak Cliff neighborhood, Catholic Charities now serves more than 50,000 people annually, regardless of race, age, gender, disability, national origin, or religious belief.
For an overview of our services, please click here to see our Community Services Matrix.
At Catholic Charities of Dallas, we act as a voice for those who have none. Catholic Charities of Dallas supports Catholic Charities USA's Fight Against Poverty. To find out how you can take action and support this cause, visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/poverty.
Catholic Charities of Dallas is a family of human services working together to strengthen families. Since 1891, Catholic Charities of Dallas has put into action the Gospel mandate to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked, and care for the sick. From humble beginnings as an orphanage in Dallas' Oak Cliff neighborhood, Catholic Charities now serves more than 50,000 people annually, regardless of race, age, gender, disability, national origin, or religious belief.For an overview of our services, .At Catholic Charities of Dallas, we act as a voice for those who have none. Catholic Charities of Dallas supports Catholic Charities USA's Fight Against Poverty. To find out how you can take action and support this cause, visit .
At Catholic Charities of Dallas, we believe...
...in the sanctity of human life and in the inherent dignity of the human person as made in God's image.
...human dignity is protected by basic human rights including the right to life and the basic necessities of life such as food, shelter, clothing, health care, education, and employment at a livable wage. Also fundamental is the right to participate in decisions that affect one's life and one's future.
...the one of the principal means by which society and the state must defend human dignity is by giving priority to the needs of the poor, the marginalized and to the defenseless and the voiceless within our midst.
...that the family is the central social instituition that must be supported and strengthened, not undermined. We believe that people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, espeically the poor and vulnerable.
..in "welcoming the stranger." "Loving our neighbor" has global dimensions in an independent world.
Catholic Charities of Dallas is committed to:
Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church to serve each other, our services extend the ministries of parishes throughout the distinct and diverse communities of the Diocese of Dallas.
- Fulfilling the gospel mandate of welcoming strangers, supporting the weak, serving those in need and celebrating the gifts of every individual and family.
- Sharing the joy of service by treating every person with respect, dignity, patience and compassion.
- Enhancing the quality of life for all families and empowering individuals and families to become more self-sufficient.
- Providing tools and resources to help individuals and families live as productive and responsible members of the community.
- Calling the community of faith and the community at large to participate in its work through volunteerism, financial support and advocacy.