May Fundraising Appeal Launches

May Fundraising Appeal Launches

Who is our Neighbor? Catholic Charities East Bay May Appeal Launches Every May, Catholic Charities launches a major fundraising campaign that includes letters to supporters and a second collection in Parishes across the Diocese of Oakland. The letters have launched...
40th Golf Classic Highlights

40th Golf Classic Highlights

Our 40th Annual Golf Classic took place at Blackhawk County Club on Monday, April 28. 120 golfers showed up to tackle the famed Lakeside course. The weather could not have been better, with barely a breeze and gentle warmth. The foursomes enjoyed a great day on the...
Coffee on the Quarter: Mental Health

Coffee on the Quarter: Mental Health

Join us May 15 for our next Coffee on the Quarter, which brings supporters together with Catholic Charities team members who are on the front line. On May 15, we’ll take a deep dive into Mental Health and Violence Prevention services, which continue to address a...
Volunteer Appreciation

Volunteer Appreciation

On Tuesday, April 29, volunteers across our programs gathered in Oakland for a Volunteer Appreciation breakfast.  Everyone enjoyed breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit, and personal thank you letters. HR leader Lindsey Lomas welcomed the guests and CEO Mario Alioto gave...
Senior Needs Are Growing

Senior Needs Are Growing

Last year, we saw a big increase in the number of seniors who needed help with rent to stay in their homes. One woman, who had been diagnosed with cancer, was struggling to make ends meet on a fixed income. It was hard for her to cover housing, food, and increased...
7th Graders Make an Impact

7th Graders Make an Impact

Thank you to 7th graders from Oakland-Piedmont National Charity League who created and posted flyers (with QR codes) to gather books and raise money for children helped by Catholic Charities East Bay. It is wonderful to see the good things young people in our...
Hope and Action: What We Do

Hope and Action: What We Do

We’ve produced this video for you, giving a brief overview of the many ways we uplift families, children, and seniors facing challenges or a crisis. Since 1935, we’ve been providing services that meet some of the most pressing needs of our neighbors in...