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From survive to thrive, we walk alongside.

Our programs empower individuals and families towards self-sufficiency, transform lives, and create a community where every person is welcomed, valued, and strengthened to reach their full potential. Each in the image and likeness of God.

Food & Nutrition

When we rally around people who are hungry or can't pay their electric bill, what we are really saying is "you matter".

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Immigration & Refugee Services

We offer legal help, housing support, language access, and community connections that ease the journey.

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Family Support

Our programs ease the burden of poverty, provide essential goods and support, and uphold human dignity.

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Anti-Human Trafficking

We support survivors of human trafficking through trauma-informed services, prevention education and compassionate care.
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Skillbuilding

Our education and training programs empower people to move from crisis to confidence on their way to a brighter future.

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Impact Stories

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From Trauma to Purpose

Donna Simmons’ lived experience is different than most. But the
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The Friends of Father Jack Jones

Each week, the staff and volunteers distribute fresh vegetables, meat, and other food staples to
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A Survivor’s Story

Bakhita’s case managers responded immediately, and in partnership with the shelter, they orchestrated an incredible multi-agency effort.
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Laniya’s Story

But a whisper of faith, and the fierce love she holds for her children, urged her to seek a different path. She found a lifeline…
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Laura: The Power of Advocacy

Laura was called to a nursing home where five residents faced an alarming situation.
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Shaiqullah: Journey of Courage and Family

Their village had been overrun by the Taliban, whom Shaiq described as having “dirty beards, dead eyes…and guns.”
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The Work of Welcoming Continues

I have often heard it said that Louisville is a
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From Trauma to Purpose

Donna Simmons’ lived experience is different than most. But the trauma she endured as a
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St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities toy drives bring cheer to hundreds

Colorful Christmas bags filled with sought-after toys — from Barbies to toy dinosaurs to tricycles — blanketed the floor of St. Vincent de Paul’s conference room the morning of Dec. 10 as volunteers prepared for the agency’s 29th annual Santa Shop.This year, the organization transitioned to a “shop for a child” model in which parents and guardians completed wish lists
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Catholic Charities’ Migration and Refugee Services celebrates 50 years

When Father Peter Do arrived in Louisville in May 1990 at the age of 17, the city felt like a “promised land” after a long period of waiting.Father Do, his parents and his five older siblings, natives of Vietnam, had been waiting to come to the United States for six or seven years, he said in a recent interview.  “We
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The Record: ‘Our shelves are bare and the lines are long’ — Local agencies ask community to help provide food aid

Local social service agencies are preparing for a surge in the need for food across the area and are hoping the community will help. Food pantries, local leaders say, were already strained in recent months; the situation will worsen if the federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are allowed to expire Nov. 1 amid the federal shutdown…. Catholic Charities
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LMP.org: Kentucky food pantries call for community support ahead of SNAP cliff

Kentucky Public Radio spoke with food banks across the state bracing for a surge in clients ahead of the Nov. 1 suspension of federal food assistance.Volunteers rushed to unload sliced meats, cheeses, fresh produce and hefty bags of potatoes before opening the doors of the Sister Visitor Center food bank in Louisville on Thursday. The Catholic Charities associated pantry served
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People Matter—And Our New Website Shows It

An Improved Way to Connect, Serve, and Walk Together At Catholic Charities of Louisville, we believe people matter—all people. The people we serve. The people who give their time and hearts to volunteer. The people who share their resources so that others may find hope. Every act of service, generosity, and compassion is part of the same story—one rooted in
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Our Faith at Work

Grounded in Dignity. Guided by Faith.

At Catholic Charities of Louisville, everything we do flows from the principles of our faith. Our teachings affirm that every person is created in the image of God and therefore worthy of dignity, respect, and love. Whether you’re seeking support, offering your time, or giving generously, you are part of this mission to create hope, restore dignity, and strengthen our community.

Our programs reflect this vision: welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry, caring for families, protecting the vulnerable, and working for justice. Inspired by Jesus Christ and the saints who have gone before us, we walk alongside our neighbors—never above them—helping families and individuals move from struggle to stability. Together with our parishes and partners, we put mercy into action and hope into practice.

Faith in action is LOVE, and love in action is SERVICE.

- St. Teresa of Calcutta

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Rooted in the teachings of Christ, we believe every person is sacred, social, and created in the image of God. Every act of love and service becomes a reflection of Christ’s commandment to “love one another as I have loved you”. Whether you’re seeking support, offering your time, or giving generously, you are part of this mission to create hope, restore dignity, and strengthen our community.

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