Catholic Charities Serving Portage And Stark Counties

Emergency assistance (ea) has traditionally been a core service of catholic charities agencies within the diocese of youngstown. In this tradition, the agency works to stabilize housing situations by making payments for utilities and rent on behalf of clients. Basic needs services such as emergency food relief and food pantry help the needy in both stark and portage counties. Meeting other basic needs, the agency distributes coats, school supplies, christmas gifts, and assists in attaining furniture and car repairs. The agency's ultimate goal is to address the emergent needs of people in our community, which often means connecting them with appropriate programs outside of the agency.

The first step ministry seeks to meet the immediate needs of infants in families that are economically disadvantaged. Support to our clients includes but is not limited to supplying diapers, formula, clothing, and family development. Our case managers work with both pregnant women and young families to figure out the best options for supporting their infant. Many of our first step families are supported by other programs in our agency as we attempt to help parents through difficult life situations.