Below are some examples of the different types of direct assistance, Catholic Charities may be able to provide:
Prentice -These funds are available to help the elderly (age 65 and up) in Outgamie county with housing (i.e. roof, heating, rent, furnace, etc.).
New Life- This is one-time financial assistance to expectant parents or parents of child under the age of one year who are in temporarily need to enable woman to carry their unborn child to term with love and dignity, and assist with basic needs during the first year of their child’s life.
St. Catherine of Siena Fund - A miscarriage or stillbirth can be devastating to a family. The added strain of funeral costs can be too much to bear. This fund provides assistance for funeral costs at a difficult time for these families and scholarships to families who wish to attend a retreat for families who have experienced the tragic loss of child.
In addition to direct assistance funds for individuals and families, Catholic Charities has been gifted monies to provide funding to organizations for services to the deaf and visually impaired. If you are aware of an organization in need of funding for services related to the deaf and visually impaired, please CONTACT US.