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Providing Hope - Building Opportunity
Catholic Charities of Central Florida is a human services organization guided by our faith and committed to the community we serve. The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and the diginity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. Our mission is rooted in the principles of Catholic Social Teaching: To provide vital social services for people in need regardless of their religious, social or economic background, to improve lives of individuals, families and the community.
Catholic Charities of Central Florida believes, as an agency, we hold a public trust for the children, youth and families we serve. In an effort to create standards measured through objective review, we have partnered with Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc. (COA), to achieve and maintain the highest standards of professional practice.
Through the personal commitment and ministry of our employees, volunteers and donors, the work done in nine Central Florida counties provides hope and opportunity to individuals and families who come to us for help. Our membership with Catholic Charities USA, recognized as one of the nation's largest social service networks, provides leadership and development resources. In addition, this association enhances the collective mission of Catholic Charities, providing services to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures and to call the entire church and others of good will to do the same.
We are all blessed with our own gifts and we are called to share them. Please take a few minutes to learn more about us. As you visit our site, you will see the many programs and services of Catholic Charities of Central Florida. We invited you to volunteer, participate through events and/or donate so that you can make a meaningful difference in our community and in people's lives.
Recent News, Events and Announcements
Catholic Charities Announces New Lenten Program to Serve those in Need
As Catholics we are called to prayer, fasting and almsgiving during the season of Lent. With that in mind, Catholic Charities of Central Florida (CCCF) has developed a new Lenten program, “40 Ways in 40 Days.” The program provides suggestions to help those facing difficult times; to help the people Catholic Charities serves each and every day.
Through 40 Ways in 40 Days, paris.. Read More
Presentation of Holy Father's Lenten Message for 2012: Charity as a Means to Salvation
“Let us be concerned for each other, to stir a response in love and good works” (Heb 10:24)
On February 7, in the Holy See Press Office, a press conference was held to present the Holy Father's 2012 Lenten Message. Participating in the conference were Cardinal Robert Sarah, president of the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum"; Msgr. Giampietro Dal Toso and Msgr. Segundo Tejado Munoz,.. Read More
Catholic Charities to Host Third Annual Adoption Picnic in March
Catholic Charities of Central Florida is excited to celebrate the power of adoption as they host the Third Annual Adoption Picnic at Moss Park on Saturday March 24, 2012. Moss Park is located on 12901 Moss Park Road in Orlando, FL.
Since their beginning Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s adoption program has worked under the ministry of choosing life. They work to counsel both birt.. Read More
Catholic Charities in the News for Weekend Feeding Program
Agape Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities of Central Florida, in Polk County has developed a new program to bridge the hunger gap that exists during weekends when free school lunches are not an option.
Watch a recent news story about the Smilepak program by clicking on the link below.
Catholic Charities Food Bank Launches New Program to Help Hungry Children in Polk County: htt.. Read More
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