Catholic Charities of Dallas recognizes the plight of those living in poverty. Through Elderly and Family Services we offer help in the form of food, clothing, toiletries, back- to-school supplies, holiday wish lists, utilities and other types of financial assistance.

Through our Senior Program, hundreds of low-income senior citizens arrive daily at one of three locations in Dallas for hot meals, activities, health screenings, social events, and assistance. Our program is designed to promote and support personal independence (emotional-physical well-being) for clients while recognizing and preserving their individual dignity.

Each month, our Emergency Assistance Services provides emergency help to needy individuals and families in the form of food, clothing, and financial assistance with rent, utility bills, etc. According to the 2000 Census, more than 40,000 families in Dallas live below the poverty level. More than half of those families live within the areas served by Catholic Charities of Dallas. On average each year, more than 17,000 people will receive some type of emergency assistance from Catholic Charities of Dallas. 12,000 people receive food monthly through a collaboration with the North Texas Food Bank.

We invite you to learn more about the work of Elderly and Family Services, which provides Senior Services, a food pantry, Emergency Assistance Services and more.

Older Adult Services: (214) 826-8330
Catholic Charities of Dallas provides nutrition, social services and recreational activities to Dallas' residents over the age of 60.  Bilingual staff members coordinate a wide variety of activities and services for those who are enrolled.  Transportation is available. Also offered are:

Nutritious Meals 

Health Screenings  

Social Services

Recreational Activities 

Family Assistance Services: (214) 826-8330
Catholic Charities of Dallas is able to provide a range of assistance to those needing help including Emergency Assistance, Food Pantries, low pirce Thrift Store shopping, and more.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE
All Financial & Material Assistance requests are done by appointment and are first-come first-served. Please review our Request for Financial & Material Assistance Instructions in order to request assistance. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR ASSISTANCE REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS.

Tax Assistance: (214) 826-8330
Catholic Charities, in collaboration with the Asset Building Coalition of Dallas, provides free tax assistance to elderly and low-income families from January to May each year.  Catholic Charities completed 439 tax returns in 2009, with a total tax refund return to the community of over $401,000.  This money is an important asset for struggling families as well as a significant contribution to the local economy.