Providing Help and Hope to our neighbors in need.

Founded in 1971, Catholic Charities of West Tennessee has been serving West Tennessee for over 50 years, providing services to those most vulnerable in our community.

How Can We Help You Today?

Whether you're searching for assistance or looking for a meaningful way to serve, we'll help you find the right path.

Looking for Help

Life can change in an instant. We're here with compassionate support, practical resources, and people who care. Find the help you needs today.

Looking to Serve

Your time and talents can change lives. Discover volunteer opportunities and become part of a compassionate community making a difference across West Tennessee.

Looking to Donate

Every gift creates hope. Whether you give once, give monthly, or support a special project, your generosity helps transform lives and strengthen our community.

Every Day, Our Neighbors Face Challenges That No One Should Face Alone.

Across West Tennessee, families are experiencing homelessness, struggling to put food on the table, navigating unexpected pregnancies, caring for aging loved ones, seeking mental health support, and rebuilding after crisis. At Catholic Charities, we're here to meet people where they are with compassion, dignity, and hope.

Our Services

How We Bring Hope to West Tennessee

No matter where someone is on their journey, Catholic Charities of West Tennessee is here to provide compassionate support, practical resources, and a path toward lasting stability. Through a wide range of programs, we meet immediate needs while helping individuals and families build a brighter future.

Emergency Services

 From food and clothing to hygiene supplies, disaster relief, and other essential resources, our Emergency Services provide immediate assistance with compassion and dignity, ensuring no one has to face hardship alone.

Homeless Services

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Through housing assistance, street outreach, veteran services, and support for youth and families experiencing homelessness, we help our neighbors move from crisis to stability, and from housing insecurity to hope.

Family Support Services

From food assistance and parenting support to seasonal programs and resources that help families overcome barriers, we walk alongside children, parents, seniors, and caregivers with services that foster stability, independence, and hope for the future.

Parish Social Ministry

We partner with parishes throughout West Tennessee to connect people in need with local resources, mobilize volunteers, and empower faith communities to live out the call to serve their neighbors through acts of compassion and mercy.

Hope Has a Ripple Effect

These numbers tell a bigger story, one of hope restored, lives transformed, and a community working together to ensure no one faces hardship alone. When one person finds hope, families grow stronger, neighborhoods become healthier, and communities thrive.

People Served Across West Tennessee
40000
Meals served weekly to those in need
12800 +
Pieces of clothing distributed weekly
0 +
Individuals prevented from or lifted out of homelessness each week
0 +

Stories of Hope

Behind every service we provide is a person whose life has been touched by compassion. Hear from the individuals, families, volunteers, and supporters who have experienced the impact of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee firsthand.

Tyree’s Story – Unhoused 4 years

 One day, Tyree came to the front porch with a friend and was encouraged to reach out to one of our client coordinators for help getting off the streets. Four years ago Tyree lost everything and was eager to get off the streets.  “When you’re

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China’s Story

“I have issues with my vision, and I know that I’ll need glasses so that I can work.” For China, a young mother struggling with homelessness, having access to vision care meant being able to work, and provide for her son. When we sat down

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James’ Story

James, who has been a client of Catholic Charities for since 2024 admitted that he had not had his eyes checked in over five years.  For James, a pair of eyeglasses could help him see more than the words on a page. They could help

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Calvin’s Story

Calvin’s , journey to Catholic Charities began after more than a decade of homelessness. He first heard about our organization while staying at an overnight emergency shelter. Another person who was also unhoused but familiar with our work encouraged him to reach out to us. 

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