Mission: Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, founded in 1955, serves and advocates for families and individuals in need, especially those living in poverty. Rooted in gospel values, we work to create a more just and compassionate community in which people of all cultures and beliefs can participate. A national leader in social innovation initiatives, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County is at the forefront of the movement to cut poverty in Silicon Valley. As a member of Catholic Charities USA, we are committed to going beyond service delivery to address the root causes of poverty in our community through our social policy education and advocacy initiatives.

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1946, and donations may or may not be tax-deductible.