Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services

Mission: To provide service to those in need, to advocate for compassion and justice in the structures of society, and to call all people of goodwill to do the same.

Target demographics: the working poor, students, refugees, immigrants, and more.

Geographic areas served: Fort Worth, TX and provide direct services within our 28-county diocese

Programs: Client Navigation: At CCFW we believe that each client possesses inherent dignity and worth, and is deserving of a bigger, brighter future of stability and financial self-sufficiency. Our clients work with a Navigator to reach this bigger, brighter future through a relationship-based coaching model and access to strategic financial assistance. Stay the Course: a program designed to help students remain in school and complete their degrees. Participants work with a Navigator who helps them deal with the many obstacles they face as they progress through college. Participants also have access to financial assistance to tackle unexpected financial hardships threatening their ability to stay in school. Career and Vocational Services: provides employment and educational opportunities to assist unemployed or underemployed clients with education and skill development necessary for placement in living wage positions. Catholic Charities Fort Worth works with clients to enroll in higher education programs while clients receive application and financial assistance to complete and maintain enrollment. Clients receive training from CCFW Job Developers to build and rebuild resumes, practice mock interviews and navigate employment websites. Our Job Developers work with clients to reach living-wage career opportunities.