Who We Are
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque was founded in 1931 as a non-profit, social service organization in the Archdiocese of Dubuque and is part of a national social services network through Catholic Charities USA. We offer a wide variety of programs for individuals who are in the greatest need and we welcome people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Catholic Charities Mission:
The mission of Catholic Charities is to reduce poverty, strengthen families, and empower communities in the 30 most northeast counties of Iowa.
Catholic Charities Vision:
Through our partnerships with parishes and communities, we respond to changing social needs and provide help and create hope for the most vulnerable populations.
We Believe:
- People can recover, reclaim, and transform their lives.
- All people have unique strengths.
- Every person deserves a warm, safe, and affordable place to call home.
- Family is the foundational structure of society and must be supported.
- The community provides a key to helping people achieve well-being.
- All people should have access to affordable health care, jobs that pay a livable wage, and economic security to plan for the future.
Our mission is deeply rooted in the principles of Catholic Social Teachings.
What We Do
- Immigration Legal Services
- Poverty Reduction Services
- Jail & Prison Reentry Services
- Counseling (Telehealth Option Available for Linn County)
- Affordable Housing (locations in Dubuque, Waterloo, & Maquoketa)
Details
| (319) 272-2141 | |
| m.stammeyer@dbqarch.org | |
| Megan Stammeyer | |
| Public Relations Director | |
| http://CatholicCharitiesDubuque.org |
