Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis

Who is Catholic Charities?

We are a housing, emergency shelter, and direct services provider serving over 20,000 men, women, and children and families each year. We are focused on achieving and maintaining housing stability for those most in need in the Twin Cities community.

• Our direct service areas include: Individuals Experiencing or At-Risk of Homelessness, Permanent Supportive Housing, Older Adults and People with Disabilities; and Children and Families.
• We are committed to enhancing trauma-informed practices and advancing a focused effort on racial equity and social justice.
• Our mission and vision are grounded in Catholic Social Teaching to serve those most in need.

What did we do last year?

• Provided more than 900,00 nights of housing and emergency shelter.
• Served nearly 1.1 million meals.
• Managed over 1,000 residential units for single adults and youth.
• Provided over 3,5000 nights of assisted care through our medical respite programs.
• Ran two daytime opportunity center for adults seeking meals, healthcare, hygiene, and services.

What were our outcomes last year?

• 75% of our older adult clients were in permanent housing when they entered our programs; this figure increased to 89% by program exit.
• 79% of children at Northside Child Development Center are on track for school readiness in all areas, an increase from 70% over the previous year.
• Advocacy and Engagement efforts resulted in increases to Emergency Services Program and Housing Support funds to support our shelters and residences, policy improvements in support of housing stability, and $7 million (FY21-22) in COVID-related public funding.

How can you help?

Our work in the Twin Cities is not possible without support from our community. This year, we have a goal to raise $100,000! Every dollar raised will help single adults, children and families, and those with disabilities not only survive – but thrive. Thank you for investing in our community!