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Catholic Charities, Jackson MS

Overview
Headquarters: 
Jackson, MS, USA
Size: 
51-200 employees
Founded: 
1837
Annual Budget : 
$5-10M
Populations Served: 
All Populations
About Us
Mission: 

The mission of Catholic Charities is to be a visible sign of Christ's love. Our focus is to provide quality direct services, education, and advocacy. "We want each of our clients to feel God's love and concern."

Programs: 

Over the years, the agency has continued to expand its services and serve Mississippians in new ways. Today, some of the services and programs include maternity care for unwed mothers, including foster care for emotionally disturbed children and refugee children. At any given time, there are approximately 80 children in foster care at Catholic Charities.

Other services include Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, Hope Haven Home Based and Residential Services, two Domestic Violence Centers, two Rape Crisis Centers, Emergency Assistance, Family Life Ministry, family counseling, refugee resettlement and social services, Children’s Mental Health programs, legal aid for immigrants, housing for low-income families and elderly, and branch offices in Natchez and Vardaman.

 

Why Work For Us?: 

Catholic Charities, Inc. serves the 65 counties of the Diocese of Jackson, MS with the home office located in Jackson, MS.  The Mission of Catholic Charities is to be a visible sign of Christ’s love.  Our focus is to provide quality direct services, education, and advocacy.  “We want each of our clients to feel God’s love and concern.”

With offices in Jackson, Natchez, Greenwood, and Vardaman, we are able to serve many Mississippians.  Our services are offered regardless of faith, race, or age – 75% of the people we serve are of other faiths.  Catholic Charities is funded by federal, state, and local agencies, together with donations from the Catholic Diocese of Jackson’s Annual Service Appeal, individual donations, fund raising and private foundations. 

industry: 
Nonprofit