Our Services.
This Is Catholic Social Services.
Catholic charity
Social impact
Services for good
Changing lives with faith-filled compassion.
Engaging communities to uplift those in need.
Fostering independence, opportunity, and dignity.
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia changes lives with faith-filled compassion. We provide a network of social service programs, family service centers, senior centers, and community centers for people in need. Rooted in the Catholic faith our social service programs provide help and create hope that fosters dignity, independence, and opportunity for those in need.
Catholic Social Services is the area’s largest social service provider. The goal of the resources and services we provide is to impact our community for the better. We provide help to those in need in the following areas: housing and homelessness, food insecurity and hunger, services for at-risk youth, senior citizens, individuals with intellectual disabilities, families, single parents, immigrants, and refugees.
News.
- As Food Needs Multiply with Thanksgiving and Christmas on the Horizon, Martha’s Choice Readies Help for Hundreds of Families November 20, 2024The food pantry and farm operated by Catholic Social Services has seen needs skyrocket in Montgomery County. Staff and volunteers plan to distribute up to 900 turkeys and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving, plus gift cards for Christmas.CatholicPhilly
- Divine Providence Village Celebrates 40 Years of Serving Women with Intellectual Disabilities November 19, 2024Everyday encounters of love by staff and volunteers for the women and girls of the Catholic Social Services residence in Springfield, Delaware County show how “God is present here.”CatholicPhilly
- Paola Cubides Herrera Named Executive Director of the Community Center at Visitation November 13, 2024The appointment becomes effective on Jan. 6, 2025.Ellen Gallagher
- Saint John’s Hospice and the Knights of Columbus Provide Early Thanksgiving to Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness November 20, 2024The ministries will team up to provide early Thanksgiving meals to approximately 100 community members experiencing homelessness.Office for Communications
- Mrs. Paola Cubides Herrera Appointed Executive Director of the Community Center at Visitation for Catholic Social Services November 13, 2024CCV is a ministry of Catholic Social Services’ (CSS) Youth Services Division. Mrs. Herrera’s appointment takes effect on January 6, 2025.Office for Communications
- Catholic Social Services to Host Welcome Luncheon for Newcomers Served Through Immigration Service Programs November 6, 2024The event will include games, raffles, and light refreshments. In addition, CSS staff will be in attendance to connect families to various resources.Office for Communications
