Catholic Charities nationwide serves those in need because of our faith, not
theirs. Our mission is rooted in the seven principles of Catholic social
teaching listed below.
As we celebrate our 44th anniversary we pledge our commitment to the Principals of the Catholic Social Teaching and join our brother and sisters to serve those in need because of our Catholic Faith regardless of their race, color, creed or faith.
As we proclaim the sanctity of the human life and the dignity of the human person we ask that you join us in reducing poverty.
37.3 million People live below the Federal Poverty Level, which was $20,614 for a family of four in 2007.
This number is up from 36.5 million in 2006.
In 2007, Catholic Charities agencies served one in every 10 people living in poverty.
Source: Catholic Charities USA
Texas Population 23,507.783 (Rank: 2nd) People living below poverty level: 16.9% (Rank: 9th) Child Poverty Rate: 25.0% (Rank: 8th) Senior Poverty Rate: 12.3% (Rank: 10th) People without Health Insurance: 24.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, and the Geography of American Poverty.
In 2008 Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi served
81,472 clients
61,435 unduplicated clients and 20,037 duplicated clients.
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc., a HUD Approved Housing Counseling
Agency 2009-2010, announces free classes on Homebuyer Education, Financial Literacy and
Family Self-Sufficiency
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc. joins hands with Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Charities across our Nation bringing awareness for the need to “Reduce Poverty in America”.
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