Catholic Charities

Mailing Address: 2010 Bridge SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
County of Location: Bernalillo
Phone: (505) 724-4670
NTEE Code: B- Education, I- Crime, Legal Related, J- Employment, Job Related, L- Housing and Shelter, O- Youth Development
Mission Statement:

We create hope for those in need by promoting self-sufficiency, strengthening families, fighting poverty and building community.

Primary Programs:

Center for Educational Opportunity- helping adult learners increase vocational potential and self-esteem. Providing a positive, nurturing education and developmental experience for young children. Creating opportunities through education.

Center for Self-Sufficiency and Housing Assistance- providing the opportunity for families to break the cycle of homelessness and become self-sufficient through motivational and supportive services, transitional and permanent housing. Working to prevent homelessness through emergency rental assistance for families. Returning families to productive participation in the community.

Center for Immigration and Citizenship Legal Assistance- preserving the family unity of legal US residents by providing assistance with the immigration system. Protecting the rights of immigrant victims of domestic violence through the provision of legal assistance.

Center for Refugee Settlement and Support- helping resettle refugee families who are escaping intolerance and brutality in their homelands. Meeting the special needs of refugee youth as they adapt to a new country, culture, and language. Welcoming and integrating families into our society.

Center for Community Involvement- 1. Office of Volunteerism- Volunteer Opportunities: recruiting and maintaining the agency registry of volunteers. Senior Transportation Services: providing transportation to seniors 60+ who are ambulatory. 2. Office of Parish & Faith Community Outreach- reaching out to Catholic and non-Catholic institutions to strengthen their commitment to social justice and to offer our assistance in their efforts. 3. Career Center- assisting those enrolled in Catholic Charities Housing and Refugee programs find work.

Populations Served: All Populations
Counties Served: Bernalillo, Santa Fe
Year Founded:

1945

Annual Budget: $5,000,000 or more
Personnel: 60 to 99 FTE
Executive Director:

James Gannon

Accepts inquiries: Accepts inquiries about volunteering, Accepts inquiries about board member positions
Nonprofit Status: Has 501(c)(3) nonprofit status from the IRS

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