Catholic Charities East Bay

Catholic Charities East Bay Serving everyone with dignity since 1935.

We can stop child poverty by working together.  At Catholic Charities, we support families and children in crisis throug...
01/13/2025

We can stop child poverty by working together. At Catholic Charities, we support families and children in crisis through a number of services. Safe and secure housing plus a stable home helps families move from crisis to well-being.

01/10/2025

This holy year of Jubilee invites the faithful to embrace the spirit of hope. A Jubilee Year is an important occasion in the tradition of our Church, focused on promoting spiritual renewal through reconciliation and unity among believers. The Jubilee Year of 2025 will provide opportunities to experience grace, including by participating in special Jubilee Masses or joining a pilgrimage.

Join us for a Special Mass for the Jubilee Year at the Cathedral of Christ the Light on Sunday, January 19 at 11:00 a.m. Bishop Barber will preside and Mass will be celebrated in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

The devastating fires in Los Angeles County have affected thousands of people.  We're praying for our Southern Californi...
01/10/2025

The devastating fires in Los Angeles County have affected thousands of people. We're praying for our Southern California neighbors and for the first responders. Your gift to Catholic Charities USA will directly support local, long-term recovery efforts for survivors.

Fast-moving wildfires, fueled by high winds, are engulfing neighborhoods in Los Angeles County and have killed at least two, with tens of thousands under mandatory evacuation orders. Many are in harm's way. Please donate today to help their recovery tomorrow. https://bit.ly/40qXU1y

Poverty hits hard in the Bay Area due to the high cost of living.  29% of families in Alameda County cannot afford to ma...
01/02/2025

Poverty hits hard in the Bay Area due to the high cost of living. 29% of families in Alameda County cannot afford to make ends meet. In Contra Costa County, it is 26%. Join us in supporting children, youth, families and seniors from crisis to stability to well-being.

Hope and Action: What We Do Read More Catholic Charities Appoints Former Giants Executive as Chief Executive Officer Read More Our Mission: To support children, youth, families, and seniors from crisis to stability to well-being Get Help Housing Services Immigration Legal Services Mental Health/Viol...

Our New Year's greetings to you come with additional celebration as we enter our 90th year of service to and with the ne...
12/31/2024

Our New Year's greetings to you come with additional celebration as we enter our 90th year of service to and with the neighbors, communities, and parishes of Alameda and Contra Costa counties! We feel the hope realized of the multitudes of children, families and seniors who moved from crisis to stability to well-being with support from Catholic Charities East Bay and our committed donors, volunteers, and employees. Serving Everyone with Dignity.

4th Sunday of Advent:  Pass it on."Advent invites us to a commitment to vigilance, looking beyond ourselves, expanding o...
12/22/2024

4th Sunday of Advent: Pass it on.
"Advent invites us to a commitment to vigilance, looking beyond ourselves, expanding our mind and heart in order to open ourselves up to the needs of people, of brothers and sisters, and to the desire for a new world."

- Pope Francis, Angelus, 2018

We're thrilled to announce that Mario Alioto will be our new CEO effective 1-13-2025. In addition to his executive caree...
12/20/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Mario Alioto will be our new CEO effective 1-13-2025.
In addition to his executive career with the SF Giants, Mario also served for many years on the Giants Community Fund Board. We look forward to the energy Mario brings to build upon our work and ultimately serve more people in our community.

"Advent invites us to a commitment to vigilance, looking beyond ourselves, expanding our mind and heart in order to open...
12/15/2024

"Advent invites us to a commitment to vigilance, looking beyond ourselves, expanding our mind and heart in order to open ourselves up to the needs of people, of brothers and sisters, and to the desire for a new world."

- Pope Francis, Angelus, 2018

1st Sunday of Advent."Advent invites us to a commitment to vigilance, looking beyond ourselves, expanding our mind and h...
12/12/2024

1st Sunday of Advent.
"Advent invites us to a commitment to vigilance, looking beyond ourselves, expanding our mind and heart in order to open ourselves up to the needs of people, of brothers and sisters, and to the desire for a new world."

- Pope Francis, Angelus, 2018

Growing numbers of our neighbors face impossible choices every day.  Parents must choose between paying rent or putting ...
12/11/2024

Growing numbers of our neighbors face impossible choices every day. Parents must choose between paying rent or putting food on the table. Seniors must choose between keeping the lights on or paying for medication. Thanks to generous funders and supporters, we are there to help in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Pass it on.

May he rest in peace.  “Please remember Bishop Cummins, his family, and our Diocesan family in your prayers.”
12/04/2024

May he rest in peace. “Please remember Bishop Cummins, his family, and our Diocesan family in your prayers.”

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has announced to the Diocese, "It is with great sadness but hope in our Risen Lord that I share with you that Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins, the second Bishop of the Diocese of Oakland, entered into eternity peacefully this morning, December 3, 2024. Bishop Cummins was 96 years old and leaves a legacy of service to the people of God through his priesthood and episcopacy as the longest serving bishop of Oakland.

"Bishop Cummins was ordained to the priesthood on January 24, 1953, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco. On May 16, 1974, he was ordained a Bishop and installed as Auxiliary Bishop to the Diocese of Sacramento. Upon the death of Bishop Floyd L. Begin, founding Bishop of the Oakland Diocese, Bishop Cummins was appointed the second Bishop of Oakland and installed on June 30, 1977. He led the diocese for 26 years, retiring at the mandatory age of 75, on Oct. 1, 2003.

"Our diocese has lost a father, grandfather, shepherd and true priest of Jesus Christ. May Christ the Good Shepherd welcome Bishop John into the eternal reward prepared for him who served the flock of Oakland so well.

"Please remember Bishop Cummins, his family and our Diocesan family in your prayers."

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be posted at https://oakdiocese.org/bishop-john-cummins-memorial

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him; may he rest in peace.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

We couldn't do it without the unfailing support of our generous donors.  Serving Alameda and Contra Costa counties in ke...
12/03/2024

We couldn't do it without the unfailing support of our generous donors. Serving Alameda and Contra Costa counties in keeping people housed, supporting children, youth, seniors and families in crisis, and offering reputable immigration services.

   is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities a...
11/29/2024

is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and uplift their neighbors.
If you haven’t had the opportunity yet to join Catholic Charities East Bay in supporting our neighbors in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, please consider doing so.
Our neighbors are struggling more than ever. With the ongoing housing crisis and the cost of groceries skyrocketing, the needs have never been greater.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Pass it on.
11/28/2024

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. Pass it on.

Home is the Holidays.  Last year, Catholic Charities East Bay helped 126 families keep the roof over their heads. Home i...
11/27/2024

Home is the Holidays. Last year, Catholic Charities East Bay helped 126 families keep the roof over their heads. Home is the foundation of stability. That's why we are committed to helping families and seniors in Alameda and Contra Costa counties stay housed.

Catholic Charities staff recently gave a half day, interactive workshop for one hundred 10th graders, which focused on h...
11/26/2024

Catholic Charities staff recently gave a half day, interactive workshop for one hundred 10th graders, which focused on healthy relationship skills, preventing bullying, and community building activities.

This work helps create a healthy climate within schools, or any place where people form a community. Raising awareness about managing differences in a healthy way is a fundamental life skill. Our work in this arena is based on restorative practices and healing.

11/20/2024

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Oakland, CA
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Since 1935, helping people who struggle with poverty and other complex issues in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties

We serve and work in partnership with all and celebrate the diversity of our community, including those of any background, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religious or spiritual affiliation or belief.

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Catholic Charities East Bay works with youth, children, and families to promote resilience, strengthen families, and pursue safety and justice

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