Who We Are
Mission:
Catholic Charities calls the community to action to join us in addressing the root causes of poverty, hunger, and homelessness by serving, educating and empowering all those in need.
Immigration and Legal Services:
The task of welcoming refugees, immigrants, and displaced persons into our communities and protecting their rights and inherent dignity is one we take seriously and are honored to be charged with. At CCD we recognize that the path to US Citizenship can be long, arduous, and tiring. It is our hope to accompany every individual and family so as to make their transition to this country as seamless and stressless as possible
What We Do
Our immigration system is a maze of policies, procedures, and obstacles for those struggling to exist legally in the United States. Our goal is to advocate vigorously for the rights and protections of all immigrants by helping them understand the legal process and providing pro-bono (free) legal services. We also offer regular citizenship workshops, review and prepare legal documents, help immigrants file visas and DACA renewals, and represent them in legal proceedings. Off-site, we visit detention centers, offer counseling, and redirect those in need of food, housing, or education to other CCD programs or community partners.
