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Catholic Charities Atlanta, Inc. (formerly Catholic Social Services, Inc.) is an outreach ministry of the Archdiocese of Atlanta rooted in the Gospel, serving people of all backgrounds and religions, with special concern for those most in need and most vulnerable.

As an agent of compassion and hope, Catholic Charities Atlanta calls on all people to embrace charity and justice. We open our doors to everyone, especially the most vulnerable and most in need from all walks of life, regardless of religion, origin, race or socio-economic status.

"Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40

Catholic Charities Atlanta News & Events

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Scott’s Run – 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Chastain Park at 8:00am
All proceeds of the 7th Annual Scott’s Run go to the Catholic Charities Children's Programs.

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Call to Action: Help Support Arriving Refugee Families

Saturday, September 27, 2008, 9:30 a.m - 2 p.m.

“My fellow parishioners would like to help refugees rebuild their lives in America, but we don’t know where to begin.”

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Social Action Summer Institute (SASI) 2008 Slideshow

The first Social Action Summer Institute ever held in the Southeast was a huge success. See photos and learn more about the event by viewing the online slideshow.

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Adoption Conference

The Pregnancy, Parenting & Adoption program is holding an Adoption Conference in November!

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Good Samaritan Guild

The Good Samaritan Guild invites you to join a special group of people who are committed to answer Christ's call to provide help and create hope for those in need. Contributions to the Catholic Charities Good Samaritan Guild go on to touch the lives of thousands of the most vulnerable people within our community during their most critical times.

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2008 Furniture & Welcome Box Drive for Refugees

We are in desperate need!  150 Refugees are arriving in 2008! Please help with donations of furniture and welcome boxes.

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North Georgia Tornado Recovery Efforts Ongoing

Catholic Charities is still actively responding to victims suffering from tornado damage in Cherokee and Clayton Counties. Please check this site again in the near future for updates.

Need Help?

Anyone who has been impacted by these tornados, please contact Robyn James at (404) 978-2764 to schedule an appointment for intake.

How Can You Help?

Your financial donations are needed and welcome. You can donate online on our website or mail your check to Catholic Charities, attn: Disaster Preparedness & Response, 680 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308.

Two New Funds Announced

Catholic Charities of Atlanta created the Dr. Michael M.E. Johns Fund and the Rawson Haverty Fund to honor the legacies of these amazing philanthropists.

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Refugee Resettlement Services

The family of Me-Ling* lived in the Refugee Camp in Thailand for 11 years. Me-Ling, her parents, and her five sisters fled Burma because they were Christians. Me-Ling was only 8 years old at the time. Threatened by persecution, thousands of families in Burma suffered a fate similar to that of Me-Ling and her family.

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SunTrust will donate $100 in your name to Catholic Charities Atlanta, helping a Refugee Family with household items & furnishings and other necessities to start their new life in America.

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*Name has been changed to protect the client.

Hurricane Evacuees

Catholic Charities and the Archdiocese of Atlanta have compassionately and effectively responded to the needs of evacuees living in North Georgia over the past 18 months. Effective July 1, 2007 Hurricane Evacuees residing in the Archdiocese will be served through the general programs of Catholic Charities Atlanta to continue our commitment of helping families return to self-sufficiency. For service information, please access Our Programs & Ministries, or call our main number (404) 881-6571.

Justice for Immigrants

Adobe PDF Pastoral Letter from the Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory, Archbishop of Atlanta, and the Most Reverend J. Kevin Boland, Bishop of Savannah, Regarding Immigration Reform (137 KB)

Adobe PDF Carta Pastoral del Reverendo Wilton D. Gregory, Arzobispo de Atlanta, y del Reverendo J. Kevin Boland, Obispo de Savannah, Relacionada con la Reforma sobre Inmigración (161 KB)

Justice for Immigrants Web Site: www.justiceforimmigrants.org

Catholic Charities USA Action Alert

 

Page last updated: August 26, 2008