Catholic Social Servies Of The Miami Valley

As an affiliate of catholic charities usa and the us conference of catholic bishops, css is the official portal for refugee resettlement services in the dayton area. Newly arrived refugees receive supportive services from css's refugee resettlement program for placement in initial furnished housing, a cultural orientation overview, employment assistance and linkage to community resources such as referrals to esol services and medical services. In 2024, css resettled 462 individuals, primarily from the democratic republic of congo. Over 600 employable refugee adults participated in job training services in 2024.

Css's choice food pantry (family stabilization services) in dayton is open five days a week and provides groceries to last an eligible household for approximately five days. Full service is available once a month, but fresh fruit, vegetables and other selected perishables may be accessed daily. In 2024, the pantry served 8,872 unduplicated households/families, comprising 18,965 unduplicated individuals.

Additional services: family success services (including case management, emergency utility assistance, and next steps supports for adults working toward a degree or certificate at sinclair college), behavioral & mental health services (includiing professional counseling and echo school program), pregnancy & parenting support, supervised visitation & exchange, adult guardianship services, hispanic outreach, and mobility management,