Catholic Charities Mission: As the charitable outreach arm of the Diocese of Raleigh, the mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh is to respond to the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus by performing corporal works of mercy.
'Corporal works of mercy' include: feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, giving 'harbor' to the vulnerable. Catholic Charities provides direct services to individuals and families, and advocates and collaborates with a range of community partners to ensure vulnerable and isolated families in our communities are cared for, fed, clothed, have adequate shelter and safe harbor, and have hope.
Current Needs for our Local Catholic Charities Office
Catholic Charities' mission, values, and commitment to service are reflected in the provision of quality services with an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Your donations are truly valuable to us. We thank you for your generosity and for your desire to help others. In order to streamline our processes and maintain superior standards in our delivery of services, we ask that parishioners from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish focus on donating the following food items: Oatmeal / Grits- 12oz box up to 2# canister; Canned Milk-12oz; Canned Fruit-12oz. By you consistant donations of these requested items, we are able to be vert strategic and intentional to stretch all the resources we have to truly help and give hope to those in need. We will take all food non-perishable donations, but we ask you to please focus on the specific items above. Together we can continue to provide a diversified grocery inventory.
Other Non-Grocery Item needs:
Gently used or new children's clothing (sizes 0-14) Please make sure they are laundered as they have no way to wash them!
Baby Layette items- see below
Paper Shopping Bags with handles (New)
Reuseable shopping Bags (New)
Full size tolietry items for men and women: shampoo/conditioner, toothbursh/toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygeine products (tampons, sanitary pads), soap/body wash, razors/shave cream.
We DO NOT accept: cribs, car seats, mattresses, towels, beds, bedding, furniture (sofas, chairs, couches, tables, lamps, etc.)
Donations can be placed inthe gathering area on weekends (in the area marked). During the week, donations can be brought to the parish office during regular business hours.
We are always in need of supplies for our Baby Layette for Baby Bags we make for expectant mothers. We make about 6 bags a week (3 for baby boys and 3 for baby girls), and usually our supplies run out even before the week ends. We seem to be the only organization that gives out Baby layettes. They are very appreciated by expectant mothers in the community. Please remember that Catholic Charities-Fayetteville Regional Office also covers Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Robeson and Scotland counties. Please see below for a list of needed supplies. Again, thank you for your generosity and support!
Baby shampoo, lotion, bath wash
Diaper rash cream
Baby wipes
Grooming kits (brush/comb sets)
Nursery Care Kits (nail clippers, thermometer, medicine dropper, nasal aspirator, medicine spoon)
Baby blankets/receiving blankets
Baby towels & wash cloths
Mittens & Booties & socks
Newborn outfits/onsies (preemie-6 months)
Pacifiers & pacifier holders
Rattle/stuffed toy
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, Inc., previously Catholic Social Ministries, began in 1899 as the Catholic Orphanage of North Carolina and has maintained non-profit status since 1983. We serve people of all faiths or no faith tradition. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh provides services in the 54 most eastern counties in North Carolina, through eight regional offices.
Our Mission, values, services, and commitment remain constant in serving all people in need. The agency offers five core programs: Emergency Assistance, Economic Self-Sufficiency, Family Health and Safety, Clinical Counseling and Parish and Community Engagement. Other services provided include adoption, disaster preparedness and recovery, immigration assistance and pregnancy services. Catholic Charities also advocates for social and economic justice, as well as addressing immediate needs with emergency resources or direct services.
We strive to be the agency of "first resort" as well as the agency of "last resort" for the poor and marginalized in the community. We work to inform the public so they know that they can come to us as soon as they need help, as well as once they have been turned away from all other agencies.
Catholic Charities Offers Bi-Lingual Counseling Services!
Please click on the link below for the informational flyer!
Counseling Services Flyer
Catholic Charities Brochure:
