Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, a United Way partner agency, and is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation. The mission of Catholic Charities of Dallas is to be a family of human services working together to strengthen families by providing help...creating hope, regardless of faith. Our human services divisions provide family-strengthening services to all individuals from conception to a natural dignified death regardless of race, age, gender, disability, national origin or religion.

(Maternity & Adoption Program, Mary R. Saner Child Development Center, Together We Learn program, Mission & Social Concerns office and Outreach centers)

From humble beginnings as an orphanage in Oak Cliff – the southern sector of Dallas – Catholic Charities of Dallas now provides services to the nine counties making up the Dallas area and serve more than 70,000 people annually, regardless of race, age, gender, disability, national origin, or religious belief.

Why we do what we do

Catholic Charities of Dallas began its work in 1891 following God's call to serve those less fortunate and most vulnerable in our community.  Today, Catholic Charities of Dallas still follows the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church to serve others in all that we do, by...

• 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.