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22nd Annual St. Joseph House of Hospitality
Bluegrass Festival
Join us live on April 30 for our flagship fundraising event for St. Joe’s. The Bluegrass festival raises much-needed funds to provide rooms, meals and supportive services to our residents.
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Mental and Emotional Care
Emotional and mental health support is now available for all eligible Pennsylvania residents — individuals, couples and families — who are interested in tele-counseling sessions through Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh.
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COVID Implications Housing Survey
If you or someone that you know are having challenges paying rent/mortgage we invite you to take this brief anonymous survey to better understand the housing needs in our region. Take the Survey.
Impact 2019-2020
352+K
The number of acts of service Catholic Charities provides to Southwestern PA
38,325
Meals served annually to our residents at St. Joseph House of Hospitality
5,548
The number of times we met the needs of more than 740 Pregnancy and Parenting clients
175+
Individuals, couples and families receiving emotional and mental health counseling
11.8+K
Volunteer hours donated through our Volunteer Engagement program—a value of nearly $300,000
Our Mission
Inspired by Jesus’ teachings and focused on lasting solutions, we serve our communities’ critical needs with compassion, healing and hope.
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About Us
As the primary social service arm of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, Catholic Charities serves all regardless of religious affiliation in a manner consistent with the values and teachings of the Catholic Church.
"Hope is our business. If you need help, no matter who you are or where you’ve been, we’re ready to walk alongside you. If you want to help, join us with your time, talent or treasure to reimagine what a strong future means for all of us."
Susan Rauscher
Executive Director
“I used to be scared about what I’d be able to handle but then I found Catholic Charities. Everyone there treats me with respect and dignity. It makes me feel good about myself.”
Dental patient at Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center
“I didn’t have a good outlook for keeping my job and knew I wouldn’t be able to keep my apartment. Catholic Charities gave me support in my goals in the important things I need to progress.”
Catholic Charities Program Client
I can not express to you how grateful I am for the help during this time of hardship for me! Thank you for making such a huge difference in my life and for being there for others like me who are in need.
211 Assistance Referral