Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities Boston is one of the most comprehensive social service nonprofits in Massachusetts, helping people in need across Eastern Massachusetts regardless of faith or circumstance. Its programs aim to stabilize families and lead to self-sufficiency. Family services include child care, parenting and healthy families programs, after-school and youth programs, and counseling, while basic needs teams provide food and emergency living assistance, shelters and elder outreach during a crisis.

For newcomers, refugee and immigrant services help individuals and families settle in Boston through immigration legal services, interpreter and translation services and volunteer-led community sponsorship. Adult education and workforce programs include English for speakers of other languages, job training and high school equivalency preparation. The organization’s mission is to welcome and serve all those in need, with compassion and respect, by providing life’s necessities, education and advocacy.

What to Know

• There are more than 20 program locations, with main hubs in Dorchester, Lynn, Brockton, Lowell and South Boston.
• It is affiliated with the Archdiocese of Boston and has partnered with its Catholic Schools Office on student service events.
• Volunteers and donors can sign up for a mailing list with stories, events and volunteer opportunities.
• Services are provided without discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity, disability and other factors.