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09/03/2026

Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego was proud to take part in the Imperial County Behavioral Health Services 4th Annual Recovery Walk! 💙

Our Homeless Services, Immigrant Services, and Community Services teams joined together to connect with community members and local organizations while sharing information about the resources and support available through Catholic Charities.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to be out in the community, build connections, and make sure individuals and families know where they can turn for support.

Thank you to for bringing our community together!

09/02/2026

Students from Our Lady of Peace High School are gearing up for their Catholic Charities Service Learning rotation by attending our Volunteer Academy. These remarkable seniors are stepping forward with purpose, ready to learn, serve, and truly put their Faith into Action.

Catholic Charities is proud to host sites that will enhance their leadership, compassion, and commitment to making a difference in our communities.

08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

SCAM ALERT: Protect Yourself from Immigration Services Scams
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego is alerting our community about ongoing scams targeting individuals seeking immigration legal services.
Scammers may falsely claim to represent Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego or one of our programs, as well as use the name and/or logo of Catholic Charities generally from other cities/states, as well as claim to be Catholic Charities USA.
They may contact individuals through social media, text messages, email, or messaging apps, offering immigration assistance or enrollment in special programs.
These offers are not legitimate.
Scammers may:
• Claim to work for Catholic Charities or use our name or logo
• Promise immigration benefits, legal assistance, or faster processing
• Ask for personal or confidential information or documents
• Request payment through Zelle, Venmo, gift cards, or other payment methods
These individuals are not connected to Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego.
Protect yourself and your family:
• Do not respond to unexpected messages offering immigration assistance.
• Do not share personal information or documents.
• Do not send money through digital payment apps or gift cards.
Please share this information with friends, family, and community members who may be at risk.

08/29/2026

Today, Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego, at our Imperial Valley location, partnered with Cody’s Closet to host a clothing distribution supporting children in need of school clothing and unsheltered adults in our community. ❤️

With the support of volunteers from St. Mary’s Catholic School and missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the event helped provide essential clothing to individuals and families in need.

Together, we’re helping our neighbors feel supported, cared for, and ready for the days ahead.

08/29/2026

Today we celebrated the grand opening of the Rayo de Esperanza Pantry through our Emergency Food Distribution Network Plus program (EFDN+), the first of five Family Resource Center pantries launching through a partnership between Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego and the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Together, we are bringing food assistance directly into school communities, providing families with support, dignity, and hope. Thank you to the Chula Vista Elementary School District Team, the Rayo de Esperanza Family Resource Center team, our EFDN+ staff, volunteers, donors, and  community partners who made this milestone possible!

08/22/2026

Barnave never imagined that after nearly twenty years serving his country as a United States Marine, he would one day wonder where he would sleep. Yet at 62 years old, that’s exactly where life had taken him. Each evening, he searched for a place to rest on Oceanside’s streets. Every night brought the same questions:

Would he be safe? Would anyone notice if he disappeared? Would tomorrow be any different?

The hardest part wasn’t the cold or hunger. It was believing that after a lifetime of working hard and serving others, he had somehow become invisible.

Click below to watch Barnave's full story.

Barnave never imagined that after nearly twenty years serving his c...

08/22/2026

We are proud to share that our CEO, Vino Pajanor, has been reappointed to the County of San Diego Social Services Advisory Board (SSAB) for a term extending through 2029. Vino will continue to serve as Chair of the Social Services Advisory Board, helping advance efforts to strengthen social services and support individuals and families in becoming self-sufficient throughout our region. We extend our gratitude to County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Chair Pro Tem Paloma Aguirre, District 1, for placing her trust in Vino and reappointing him to represent District 1 and the communities in South Bay. Congratulations, Vino, on your reappointment and continued commitment to serving our community! To learn more about the SSAB, visit: https://lnkd.in/dBUQPxe

08/13/2026

Today, we celebrated a historic milestone for Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego with the blessing of Rachel’s Promise Center for Women and Children.

With a special blessing from Bishop Michael Pham, we celebrated a new chapter in our more than 42-year commitment to walking alongside women experiencing homelessness. Rachel’s Promise Center for Women and Children will provide 210 beds for women and children, allowing mothers and their children to stay together while finding safety, support, and hope for a new beginning.

This milestone was made possible through the power of public-private partnerships. We are deeply grateful to Mayor Todd Gloria, the San Diego City Council and City of San Diego, the San Diego Housing Commission, Dene Oliver and Jim McMillan of OliverMcMillan, RIOS, Wheelihan Construction, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, and all of our partners who helped bring this vision to life.

Today, we are not simply opening a building. We are opening doors to hope, healing, and the opportunity to begin again.

07/04/2026

Today, we celebrate the freedoms we cherish and the values that bring us together—hope, compassion, service, and unity.

As we celebrate our nation's independence, may we also be inspired to share kindness, extend compassion, and work together to build stronger communities.

From all of us at Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and memorable Fourth of July!

❤️🤍💙 Happy Independence Day!