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GET THE HELP YOU NEED

MAKE A LASTING IMPACT

PROVIDING HELP. CREATING HOPE. SERVING ALL.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Venice provides a wide range of services, including emergency assistance, food and housing assistance, counseling and mental health services, and programs for seniors and children.
Pantry and Food Services Distributed

195,354 Pantry and Food Services Distributed

Education Services Provided

14,007 Education Services Provided

Services for Victims of Human Trafficking

5,020 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking

Services for Seniors

17,016 Services for Seniors

OUR IMPACT STATEMENT

Our Catholic identity calls us to serve everyone who seeks our assistance, regardless of faith, by
providing support to empower individuals toward self-sufficiency.

Creating Hope

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I was granted a place to live and they helped me pay my bills and it was a tremendous blessing. May God continue to bless their heart and their mind and the good work that they're doing for people. They helped me to put myself back on my feet.

- Judith, Cape Coral, FL, Post Hurricane Ian

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I was struggling financially and with my health. I reached out to Catholic Charities, and they assisted me with a medical bill and a portion of my rent. I’m grateful for the help and I can’t thank you enough.

- Nicholas, Naples, FL

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Our Mother’s House provided me with the help I needed to get back on my feet and care for my son. Now I feel joy, and I’m hopeful about the future — because now I have one.

- Alexa, Venice, FL, Our Mother's House Program Graduate

HEALING PEOPLE, TRANSFORMING LIVES!

Volunteering at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Venice can be a fulfilling and rewarding way to give back to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

LATEST EVENTS

19 Oct
30th Annual Undy Sunday Collier

Thanks to your generous donations, thousands of underserved elementary school students within Collier County can receive an ample supply of underwear and socks. October 19 & 20 and October 26 & 27

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24 Oct
Tee-Up Fore Kids! at Topgolf Fort Myers

Tee-Up Fore Kids! is a fundraiser at Top Golf Ft. Myers on October 24, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m. to support Catholic Charities' AFCAAM Center, which serves children in the Dunbar Community.

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26 Oct
Circle of Life Charity Golf Tournament Venice

Circle of Life Charity Golf Tournament Hosted by the Knights of Columbus #9924 & Our Lady of Lourdes Parish to benefit Our Mother's House.

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01 Feb
2025 Catholic Charities Ball Sarasota

Please join us for an evening to celebrate and support the mission of Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice

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06 Feb
2025 Anti-Human Trafficking Luncheon

Please join us at the 2025 Anti-Human Trafficking Luncheon at the Parish Life Center, St.John XXIII in Fort Myers, Florida, on Thursday, February 6th at noon.

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22 Feb
2025 Boots & Bandanas Arcadia

Join us for the Boots & Bandanas event on Saturday, February 22, at The Barn at Thousand Pines Ranch in North Venice.

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Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice helps those in need through providing help and creating hope. Join us today and help change lives.

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