Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita

532 North Broadway, Wichita , Kansas   Phone:  316-264-8344 CEO: Janet Valente Pape Wichita Contact: Tonya Knipp Pittsburgh Contact: Alberta DeBoutez

Founded in 1943, Catholic Charities Inc. is a not-for-profit, faith-based human services organization serving the poor and disadvantaged in our society.  It is the mission of Catholic Charities Inc. to further the Gospel values of love and justice through education, service, advocacy and community collaboration.   The main office is located in Wichita , with a satellite office in Pittsburg .   The agency provides assistance to anyone in need, regardless of faith; with the majority of clients coming from counties in south central and south western Kansas .  Programs include emergency shelter for homeless families at St. Anthony Family Shelter, emergency shelter and outreach prevention for women and children fleeing domestic violence at Harbor House,  adult day care for frail, elderly and disabled adults; adoption and birth parent services; pregnancy crisis counseling, family and child counseling; food pantry and emergency utility assistance; foster grandparents for children with special needs; immigration and refugee services; marriage enrichment and family preservation; natural disaster recovery assistance; and distribution of new toys and food parcels to needy families at Christmas.  Catholic Charities Inc. is affiliated with Catholic Charities USA and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). 

Services of the agency focus on providing resources necessary to each individual we serve so they have that which is necessary to experience human dignity and development. Since preservation of the family is one of the primary goals of each Catholic Charities program, services are developed and guided by skilled case managers and clinical professionals.