In 2017, with your support, Catholic Charities accomplished a lot in our community! See what we’ve been up to.
Opening on January 12, 2017, Higher Ground Saint Paul is now home to nearly 200 of our neighbors and provides dignified shelter each night for more than 300 people. More
Partnership, collaboration and innovation led to great accomplishments in advocacy including support for Dorothy Day Place and children and families experiencing homelessness. More
We could not do everything that we do without the incredible support of our amazing volunteers! They prepare and serve meals, clean, paint, and do yardwork, providing thousands of hours of volunteered time. More
For nearly 150 years, Catholic Charities has served this community and tens of thousands of our most vulnerable neighbors. Because of you, we’ve provided meals, shelter, access to critical services and so much more. More
For Darcel and her two sons Larry and Leelan, Catholic Charities’ Northside Child Development Center is more than a childcare center. For Darcel, Northside represents family.
Elias found Hope Street when he had $17 in his pocket and no place to sleep. There, he not only had a place to lay his head at night, but the support and encouragement he needed to reach his goals.
When given the opportunities and support she needed, this Minneapolis great grandmother went from living in her van to living in her own apartment, sobriety, improved health, education and employment!
In the Medical Respite unit at Higher Ground Saint Paul, Bob was able to continue with his recovery and receive help not only for getting his health in order, but the rest of his life as well. At Saint Paul Residence, Bob found a place to call home.
“The shelter was there when I needed it and it’s my turn to give back.”
“That’s what I love about our programs. If you’re homeless, we can help you.”
“Since we have been here people have been helping me. I am so thankful.”
“It never, ever dawned on me that I’d be one of those people on that corner outside.”
“These programs that have been offered to me, they’re stepping stones to help me get where I want to be.”
“I think the mission of Catholic Charities is extraordinarily important and it’s serving a critical need and I couldn’t be more proud to be affiliated with it.”
“I wanted to give back and I didn’t know how to give back until I came here.”
For fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. View the complete audited report