Volunteerism remains at the heart of Catholic Charities’
ability to assist so many individuals and families. Volunteers
help with everything from independent office work to a
group from a local parish painting our domestic violence
shelter. We are blessed with both our dedicated individual volunteers and the talents of corporate and group
volunteers who engage in group activities and donation
drives.
In addition, we work with students from Grand Canyon University, Creighton University, and Arizona State University, as well as Seminarians from the Diocese of Phoenix to provide a complete range of activities and service opportunities to continue our long-standing tradition of giving back to the community.
To bring the spirit of service to our youth, Catholic Charities partners with several Catholic schools for “Miracle Projects.” Through these projects, students are able to put Catholic Social Teaching into action by developing creative ways to raise funds for many of our programs, ultimately benefiting the poor and marginalized.
In 2021, 278 students in 21 schools contributed:
The Emergency Santa program at Catholic Charities’ CARE Campus in Mesa continues to exceed expectations. The program provides gifts to families in need whose children, ages 0-18, otherwise would not have anything under the tree. Each family registers in advance to allow Santa’s elves to help assemble customized items from each family’s wish list. In return, each parent(s) is asked to give back to the community by volunteering for one hour in the coming year; it’s a way to continue the volunteer spirit and increase community engagement. Volunteer activities can take place at any nonprofit organization.
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