Choose how you want to get involved.
There are many ways to support the mission of Catholic Charities — and this page is meant to help people choose their next step. Whether someone wants to volunteer, advocate, open their home, or partner through housing or employment support, each pathway below leads to a distinct opportunity to serve with healing, help, and hope.
Individual Volunteering
Volunteer with Catholic Charities of St. Louis and make a meaningful impact in your community. Your time and skills can provide hope and help to those in need, from supporting families to aiding the homeless. Whatever your background, you have a place in our mission of compassion and change.
Group Volunteering
Unite your team’s strengths and compassion by volunteering with Catholic Charities of St. Louis. Whether you’re a corporate team, a parish group, a community organization, or a group of friends, your collective effort can make a visible difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Foster Families
Give a child a new lease on life. Foster Families open their homes and hearts to children in need of a safe and loving environment. Catholic Charities provides training, support, and a clear process for families who feel called to step into this life-changing work.
Raise Your Voice for Justice
Advocacy is one of the ways we serve the common good beyond direct care. Stay informed on issues affecting vulnerable neighbors, follow legislative updates, and find ways to speak up for policies that protect dignity, strengthen families, and support people in need across our region.
Housing Partnerships
At Catholic Charities of St. Louis, we believe the power of community can bring about real change. Housing Partnerships invite individuals, businesses, and organizations to help address one of the region’s most urgent needs by standing with people who need stability, support, and a path forward.
Employment Partnerships
Employment Partnerships connect the city’s most vulnerable individuals with meaningful work and long-term opportunity. This is a practical way to support human flourishing by helping remove barriers and opening doors to dignified, sustainable employment.