Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque

Affordable Housing Affordable housing is a basic life necessity that Catholic Charities is committed to supporting. Catholic Charities Housing offers safe and affordable accommodations for low-income families, elderly and adults with disabilities. Rent for each of our properties is determined based on the renter's income. Catholic Charities owns and manages properties in Dubuque, Maquoketa and Waterloo with a total of 208 units among our five locations.Ecumenical Tower in Dubuque is an 88-unit senior/disabled adult apartment complex located in downtown Dubuque.Kennedy Park West is a 72-unit, 1 to 3 bedroom apartment complex for individuals and families located in Dubuque's west end.Carter Plaza also located in Dubuque's west end, offers eight, family-friendly, low-income units.Alabar Plaza is a 12-unit, low-income property in Waterloo, close to schools, parks and shopping.Heartland East is a 28-unit affordable housing complex in Maquoketa, Iowa.Catholic Charities maintains affordable housing rates at approximately 30% of a person's income.Post Adoption Search Services Allows any adult member of an adoption, previously facilitated by Catholic Charities, to gain knowledge about the other parties such as non-identifying medical information, contact information, and knowledge of other siblings. In cases where members of an adoption group mutually agree to be reunited, Catholic Charities' staff provides counseling to assist the individuals in emotionally preparing themselves and evaluating readiness for the event.

Jail & Prison Ministry Catholic Charities coordinates volunteer-based outreach for imprisoned and recently released individuals to support them in successful re-entry into society. 329 formerly incarcerated individuals received support for successful reentry into the community.Immigration Legal Services Catholic Charities' immigration attorneys provide affordable legal services to help reunite families by assisting them in navigating the immigration system and advocating on their behalf. Statement continued on Schedule O.Catholic Charities assists with paperwork for green card and citizenship applications, family and visitor visas, deferred action for childhood arrivals, temporary protected status, violence against women act, and other family-based immigration legal services. In 2023, our immigration attorneys provided 500 free immigration legal consultations. Clients represented 40 different countries of origin.

Mental Health Counseling Services Inspired by the belief that marriage and families are at the core of our social structure, Catholic Charities provides professional counseling for marriages, families, and individuals experiencing various social, emotional, and interpersonal struggles. The option to use insurance, or pay on a sliding fee scale, makes counseling attainable for anyone who is truly in need. All Catholic Charities' counselors are masters-level, licensed professionals, and services are available to anyone regardless of religious, social, or economic background. In 2023, the total number of counseling sessions increased from 4,735 in FY 21-22 to 5118 in FY 22-23, which includes telehealth sessions. Demand for telehealth session increased 30% this year, alone. We also served 20% more children with mental health services.In 2023, Catholic Services served 17,536 individuals across 30 counties in Northeast Iowa.

Catholic Charities offers Case Management Services to individuals who are experiencing hardship with immediate needs and empowers them with the guidance and tools for a successful future. 90% of case management clients maintained housing, 40% increased income, 20% reduced debt and 10% established a savings account.Catholic Charities is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, provided by a HUD-certified housing counselor.Catholic Charities partners with Catholic Charities USA through the Walmart Foundation to enroll families and individuals in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This program increases food security for low-income families in the US, particularly in underserved and rural areas of the country.Disaster Services Catholic Charities works as a liaison to identify local and national resources to assist communities during times of disaster.