Serving all people throughout Northeast Wisconsin for more than 106 years.

 

OUR MISSION

We put our faith into action by strengthening individuals, families, and communities while reflecting the love of God through His Son, Jesus Christ.

 

OUR VISION

We will be known as a trusted, faith-based social services partner providing hope to those in need in the 16 counties of the Diocese of Green Bay.

 

OUR VALUES

  • Connect to Inspire
  • Embrace People's Hearts
  • Explore Potential
  • Empower to Act
  • Nurture Abundant Life & Growth

 

OUR SERVICE AREAS

  • Adoption & Pregnancy Support Services - Our mission is to help expectant parents create adoption or parenting plans that respect and celebrate their decision to choose life. We are also there to provide supportive services to biological parents for as long as services are requested. People want to adopt for different reasons, often having struggled with infertility for a time or coming to a point where they want to provide a nurturing, permanent home to a child. Our staff assist prospective adoptive parents with every step in the domestic or international adoption process from assessment and approval through post-adoption.
  • Mental Health Counseling - When life has become overwhelming and thoughts turn dark, many individuals have turned to our counseling program, which provides professional individual, family, and marriage counseling. We're one of the few agencies in the area that provides counseling services to those lacking insurance, providing a sliding-fee scale to the uninsured or underinsured. Our professional counseling services with State of Wisconsin licensed social workers and counselors are offered in person, virtually, or via phone.
  • Financial Health Services - Many individuals and families in our community struggle with finances. Through our Financial Health program, our clients are given tools to improve their financial situation, pay off debt, and achieve their financial goals. We also help those struggling with affordable housing, maintaining an apartment, purchasing a home, preventing foreclosure, or navigating bankruptcy. Finances can be stressful and complicated - we are here to guide you every step of the way.
  • Immigrant & Refugee Services - We are called to welcome the stranger. Refugee families become engaged in our services through the resettlement process and receive support services to help them become self-sufficient. We offer case management and service coordination with community partners to meet basic needs such as school enrollment for children, medical/dental visits, housing and resource coordination, employment assistance and cultural orientation. Our Immigration Services program is accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice and offers initial consultations and application assistance with family reunification, naturalization, permanent residency, employment authorization and more.
  • Social Ministry & Community Outreach | Human Life & Dignity Advocacy - We focus on bringing services to both rural and urban areas, working with parishes in times of crisis, and cooperating with other non-profit organizations in each of the 16 counties in the Diocese of Green Bay, to build a network of resources for those in need. Through education, advocacy, collaboration, and communication, we work to address the systemic issues that contribute to injustice in our society and to be a voice for those whose voices are often silenced. We carry out this work grounded in the love of Jesus Christ, following the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

 

Community Report - What We've Been Up To!

  • From the beginning, our work has represented a fundamental belief in the dignity and potential of every person and our collective ability to support our neighbors through their most challenging moments.
  • Today, 106 years after our founding, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay remains true to our mission of putting our faith into action by strengthening individuals, families, and communities while reflecting the love of God through His Son, Jesus Christ.
  • This past year, our team of professional, dedicated staff stepped out boldly in new and innovative ways and positively impacted 10,374 people through our programs and services. We accomplished this through in-person sessions and events, virtual care options, collaborative partnerships with parishes and community partners, and the grace of God.
  • Maintaining our financial stability, operational strength, and integrity of all program areas was one of our primary goals this year, along with building and strengthening the Catholic Charities team.
  • We continue to invest in our staff with personal and professional development opportunities as they use their gifts to care for those in need. We are grateful for your continued support which comes in so many forms - volunteering time, sharing expertise, leveraging connections to community resources, and gifts of financial support. Through this community report, you will see how your prayers and gifts have been critical to our mission and ability to build on our foundation. Thank you for putting your faith into action.