To learn about the national founding of Catholic Charities USA please visit Catholic Charities USA
Our History: Service and Social Justice
1934-35
36 Catholic Aid agencies in Alameda County consolidated to form a newly affiliated Catholic Charities serving the poor and marginalized during the Great Depression
Operations begin in 1935
1940's
Welcoming service personnel, holding blood drives, and growing
1960’s
Civil Rights movement activisim
Now serving ContraCosta County
Jefferson Street opens!
1970-80’s
Welcoming refugees from Southeast Asia
English as a second language
1990’s
HIV-AIDS housing services
Safe Schools
Project supporting
LGBT students
2000's
Katrina Award
Helping unaccompanied minors
Restorative Practices launch
