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.
40 Years at Catholic Social Services
Francis Swiacki reflects on his four decades of service with Catholic Social Services.
Senior Centers Perform at 2025 Catholic Charities Appeal Launch
Star Harbor Senior Community Center and Norris Square Senior Community Center joined Archbishop Nelson Pérez for the launch of the 2025 Catholic Charities Appeal.
- With Change of Name, Catholic Charities of Philadelphia Returns to Roots May 2, 2025Catholic Human Services, the umbrella entity for charitable works of mercy performed by the Catholic Church of Philadelphia, officially rebranded to Catholic Charities of Philadelphia May 2, but it continues to deliver the same vital programs across the region.CatholicPhilly
- Veggie Garden Workshop May 10 at Martha’s Community Farm April 9, 2025Join Martha's Community Farm for a hands-on workshop and learn how to create your own vegetable garden using containers. Perfect for balconies or patios, this event takes place on May 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. in Audubon, Montgomery County.CatholicPhilly
- Adaptive Gaming Helps St. Edmond’s Residents Develop Skills, Grow in Community April 7, 2025Using adaptive controllers, residents of the residential care facility for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities run by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services refine their motor skills while having fun.CatholicPhilly
- Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Rebranding to Catholic Charities of Philadelphia May 2, 2025Catholic Human Services is comprised of Catholic Social Services, Catholic Housing and Community Services, and Nutritional Development Services.Office for Communications
- Catholic Social Services to Host Mother’s Day Brunch for Mothers Who Benefit from Housing and Community-Based Programs April 29, 2025Approximately 125 guests will be in attendance including an estimated 100 mothers and children as well as program supporters, staff, and volunteers from Saint Cecelia Parish in Northeast Philadelphia.Office for Communications
- The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence to Kick Off Annual Challenger Wiffle Ball League April 28, 2025The Challenger League was founded in 1997 by Mr. Jim Gula and the late Mr. Robert Neely to provide residents of The Communities of DGDP with an opportunity to play baseball.Office for Communications
