Catholic Charities: All about help and just about everywhere. Catholic Charities is in your neighborhood. With more than 168 programs at 157 locations across Cook and Lake counties, we help people of all races and religions move toward empowerment and self-sufficiency. Last year we brought more than 870,000 parents, children, seniors and individuals help during the hardest times of their lives.

Catholic Charities USA: Enhancing the Work of Local Catholic Charities Agencies As the National Member Service Center for Catholic Charities across the United States, Catholic Charities USA provides strong leadership and support to enhance the work of the local agencies in their efforts to reduce poverty, support families, and empower communities.