Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fresno, makes available a satellite office in the city of Merced that provides direct service to people in need. Most of the people that utilize their services are low-income, or in some cases homeless. Catholic Charities goal is to work with individuals, families, and communities to empower people to meet their needs, address their issues, eliminate oppression, and build a just informed and compassionate society.

Catholic Charities receives partial funding for their Emergency Family Crisis program from the United Way of Merced County to achieve these lofty goals. Assisting families in times of crisis requires meeting needs through direct services or by referral to another agency if necessary. Through a network of volunteers and paid employees, Catholic Charities provides food, clothing and temporary shelter to people in need. In addition, Catholic Charities provides assistance for battered women by obtaining legal status with the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). They also provide forms assistance filling out California Franchise Tax Board rebate forms for the Homeowners and Renters Assistance program. Forms assistance is also available for those seeking help with immigration forms.

Other areas of assistance include assisting families in need with funerals, acquiring prescriptions, facilitating transportation for stranded travelers or for family members that may have a loved one in the hospital. At times, people need to talk to someone. This can be just as important as food, clothing or shelter. For more information about Catholic Charities Emergency Family Crisis program, call 383-2494.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fresno
336 W. Main Street, Suite 1
Merced, CA 95340
209-383-2494 (voice)
209-383-3975 (fax)
rcoronado@ccdof.org