Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities of Wausau Overview

Located in Wausau, Wisconsin, Catholic Charities serves the north-central Wisconsin region, including Wausau, Dodge County, Marathon County, and surrounding rural areas. Their mission is to support low-income families, the homeless, immigrants, and individuals with disabilities by providing essential services such as housing assistance, financial counseling, disaster recovery, and legal aid for immigration. With a focus on accessibility and compassion, they aim to improve the quality of life and stability for vulnerable populations.

"Services Provided"

Adoption Services

Assistance with adoptive family matching, home studies, and post-adoption support.

Disability Services

Provides adult day services, respite care, and specialized programming for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Disaster Relief

Assists with disaster recovery efforts for affected families, including financial aid and support services.

Immigration Services

Legal assistance for immigrants, including help with visas, citizenship, and family reunification.

Homeless Support

Warming Centers in Wausau, La Crosse, and Eau Claire, providing shelter, meals, and basic services for homeless adults. The Beyond Shelter Program uses the Housing First approach to move long-term homeless individuals directly into housing.

St. Lawrence Community Services

Offers financial literacy, housing counseling, food pantry, men’s clothing closet, disaster recovery, and the Representative Payee Program to help individuals manage their finances.

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