In poverty stricken areas of the world, CRS provides better agricultural practices, public health information, microloans to help individuals or groups wanting to start a business, and a number of other ways of helping people to help themselves. The CRS provides emergency supplies to families in other countries following disasters and assists with food, water, and housing. CRS is the official international relief and development agency of the United States Catholic community. Jail/Prison Ministry and Parish Health Ministry: Support people involved in these ministries and seek to involve more people and parishes in them.Ĭatholic Charities is a compliment to the rich tradition of social justice that continues within the diocese.Ĭatholic Charities of the Diocese of Davenport Historyĭirector of Social Action & Catholic Charitiesį Esmeralda GuerreroĪdministrative Assistant Social Action & Catholic CharitiesĬatholic Relief Services (CRS) was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Immigration Services: Provides assistance in navigating the immigration process to families and outreach to communities for immigration information and assistance.
Our operation includes:ĭisaster Preparation and Responses: Assist parishes in disaster planning and work with county or community disaster recovery organization in time of disaster to facilitate recovery. On of July 1, 2010, the Diocese of Davenport reestablished a local Catholic Charities office. Catholic Campaign For Human DevelopmentĬatholic Charities is a 501c3, non-profit social service organizations.