Mission Statement: 

To serve and uplift the most vulnerable members of our community by embodying Christ's love and compassion.

Vision Statement:

We envision a future where our communities are united in service, empowered by faith and committed to build a more just and compassionate society, where the poor and marginalized are always seen, heard and supported with unwavering hope and respect.

• An alliance of 11 ministries in over 20 locations, serving the 28 southernmost counties in the State of Illinois.
• Seven of these counties are the very poorest in the State of Illinois.
• Serves children, single parents, intact families, seniors, immigrants, unwed mothers, the unemployed, the homeless, the working poor, the homebound, the incarcerated, the illiterate, rural residents, family farmers, urban residents, and the malnourished.
• Does not serve only Catholics; poverty does not discriminate, and neither do we. Friends need not be Catholic to work, volunteer or support our mission.
• Believes that we are called to action by our baptism, not because we hope to attract converts through our ministries.

Catholic Charities of Southern Illinois is a member of CatholicCharitiesUSA.org

Counties That We Serve

Our agencies serve the 28 counties listed above. If you reside in one of these counties and are in need of service, want to volunteer, donate, learn more, or share your ideas, we'll be glad to accommodate you (although availability of services may vary by location). If you live elsewhere, please contact your local Catholic parish to reach Catholic Charities in your diocese or archdiocese. Every Catholic Diocese has its own Catholic Charities Department.

This information was correct at the time of publishing.