Valley Catholic Charities, Fresno Diocese
The Mission of Catholic Charities has been built from
the experience of having served the poor, needy and
disenfranchised of our diocese for over 70 years. "The
mission of Catholic Charities is to build and strengthen
communities of caring and justice for all people by
carrying out the social mission of the Church."
Included with Catholic Charities mission statement
is a realized vision. "Believing in the presence
of God in our midst, we proclaim the sanctity of human
life and the dignity of the person by sharing in the
mission of Jesus given to the Church." Catholic
Charities serves the many needs of individuals, families,
and communities to empower people to live lives filled
with dignity and self- reliance.
Currently, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fresno serves
the 8 counties of Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno,
Kings, Tulare, Kern and Inyo. Catholic Charities is
located in Fresno, Bakersfield, Merced, Porterville,
Farmersville, and Visalia. The services provided by
Catholic Charities, serve a culturally sensitive and
diverse population that includes direct help in crisis
situations, or programs that assist the needs of the
community that address:
•
Senior Citizens
• Violence Against
Women
• Volunteer Placement
• Immigration Services
• Prison Ministry
• Social Services
• Thrift Store
• Food Distribution
• Representative Payee
Program
• Community Building
Facilitators
• Energy Assistance
• Soup Kitchen
• Medical Clinic
• Emergency Housing
for Women
Contacts:
Phil Traynor
Diocesan Director
149 Fulton Street
Fresno CA 93701
TEL: 559.237.0851
E-mail: ptraynor@ccdof.org
Pai Yang
Community Builder
149 Fulton Street
Fresno CA 93701
TEL: 559.237.0851
E-mail: PaiYang@hotmail.com
Rosalinda Avitia
Community Builder
Good News Center
1638 N. Dinuba Blvd.
Visalia CA 93291
Phone: 559.713-1200
FAX: 559.734-4921
E-mail: rvavita54@hotmail.com
Sr. Marie Francis Schroepfer, CSJ
Community Builder
Bakersfield CA
TEL: 661.664.0735
FAX: 661.664.0735 *51
E-mail: smfsccdf@hotmail.com
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