I've been a board member for a few years but it's only been 4 years since I came to really know (and LOVE) the work of Catholic Charities of Atlanta. And that's with living in ATL for >20 years. I did know of some of the work they did, but after being invited to an event where they went over all the services they provide (Veterans, Refugees, Family Stabilization, Housing Services, etc.) did I become fully aware of the impact they are making. The huge difference is the "case management" approach to the help they provide. So many charities that are out there will say, pay the electric bill, or pay a month's rent for folks in need, but CCA takes ownership of the "case" and gets to the root cause or issue that is causing the problem, and works with the families to solve those problems, and get the families to self sufficiency. In fact, some of the metrics they monitor are things like "self sufficiency" which is what we would all like to see. For example when CCA takes on a refugee family, 90-95%+ of those families become SELF SUFFICENT (i.e. jobs, housing, school for kids, transportation, food, etc.) in less than 6 months! After learning about all this great work, I structured my giving & volunteering toward CCA because i know it is absolutely getting results!
Learn more on www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.org.
Review from Guidestar
I have been an intern at Catholic Charities Atlanta (CCA) for 7 months. It is the absolute best position that I have ever had and I am very thankful that I am able to be a part of such a wonderful organization. I cannot begin to describe how much of an impact CCA makes in the lives of many people in Georgia, as well as in my life. From the moment you walk into any CCA office you feel welcome and that the people from CCA truly want to help and make a difference in the lives of their clients. I have seen first hand the clients that have been assisted by CCA and how it has changed their lives for the better. CCA is, without a doubt, one of the best organizations! I will always support Catholic Charities Atlanta!
After personal devastation and financial disaster Catholic charities donated $100 to help pay my power bill. They never even asked my name or religious affiliation. They paid the power company account directly! i can personally attest to the validity & reality of help/hope offered by CC. They helped me in hard times. Now I donate to give back for the consideration & unconditional love/help given to me