2026–2029 Strategic Plan
Meeting our neighbors in crisis and walking alongside them toward stability and self-sufficiency
Responding Faithfully,
Preparing Responsibly
In response to evolving community needs, Catholic Charities engaged staff, leadership, board members, community partners, volunteers, and consultants in a comprehensive planning process. The plan responds to rising food insecurity, financial vulnerability, limited access to mental-health services, language barriers for immigrant families, and the impacts of incarceration and natural disasters.
Over the next three years, we will advance our mission through three integrated priorities: reducing dependency by meeting essential needs and building stability; creating pathways to healing and self-sufficiency through collaborative partnerships; and strengthening the organization itself to remain resilient and prepared for the future.
Rooted in Christ's love, we support vulnerable neighbors across our diocese with compassionate, dignified services, empowering each person to strengthen our shared community.
A community where everyone experiences God's love and hope, is strengthened to live with dignity and independence, and is empowered to reach their full potential.
Crisis → Stability → Self-Sufficiency
Crisis
Meeting urgent needs with food, shelter, emergency assistance, and compassionate support.
Stability
Building resilience through predatory loan relief, bilingual navigation, and support services.
Self-Sufficiency
Equipping families with education, job training, and community connections that foster independence.
Three Priorities for 2026–2029
Meeting Essential Needs & Reducing Dependency
Immediate crisis relief combined with strategies to reduce long-term dependency, so families move toward stability.
Mobile Food Program
Acquire a refrigerated truck and develop volunteer-driven delivery routes to underserved counties.
Predatory Loan Relief Expansion
Train volunteer coordinators in each deanery to provide intake, education, and financial literacy.
Community Navigation & Bilingual Access
Add a bilingual community navigator who moves between deaneries to help clients access housing, healthcare, employment, education, and other resources.
Pathways to Healing, Dignity & Self-Sufficiency
Addressing complex barriers to independence through collaboration, with Catholic Charities serving as convener and steward alongside parishes, the diocese, and community partners.
Mental Health Collaboration
Work with the diocese to support rural parishes and schools through grant-funded counseling services.
Prison Ministry & Re-Entry
A holistic approach that accompanies inmates, returning citizens, corrections staff, families, and victims, in coordination with the diocese.
Disaster Readiness & Parish Preparedness
A Parish Coordinator role to strengthen parish partnerships and equip parishes and volunteers to prepare for and respond to natural disasters.
Building a Strong & Sustainable Ministry for the Future
Strengthening our organizational foundation to sustain and expand mission impact through stewardship, systems, and leadership capacity.
Relationship-Centered Philanthropy
Cultivate strong, mission-aligned relationships with donors and parishes to ensure sustainable resources and long-term support.
Operational Readiness
Strengthen data, reporting, and donor and volunteer management systems to support informed decisions and clear impact measurement.
Organizational Capacity
Enhance support functions and invest in staff development, allowing leadership to focus on strategy, pastor engagement, partnerships, and mission advancement.
Core Values
Love and Hope
We believe in Christ's message of love and hope; our mission flows from His command to care for the least among us.
Dignity of Every Person
We affirm the sacredness of human life. All services respect the worth of each individual, regardless of background, belief, or circumstance.
Partnership
We work with parishes, community organizations, and people of goodwill who share our mission. Collaboration multiplies our impact.
Excellence and Integrity
We pursue excellence and uphold integrity in all we do, stewarding resources wisely and being transparent with stakeholders.
Service to All
We offer service to those in need across our 38 counties, embracing diversity and welcoming everyone.
Walking Alongside Our Neighbors
Meeting our neighbors in crisis and walking alongside them toward stability and self-sufficiency.