Founded in 1954, Catholic Charities of Northwest California has spent nearly 70 years serving the most vulnerable individuals across Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties. As a trusted 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we empower nearly 20,000 people annually through innovative and compassionate services that promote dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency.

Our Mission and Vision
Mission: We create access to opportunities for self-sufficiency by serving people of all backgrounds and beliefs with compassion and respect.

Vision: We envision a community where every vulnerable person has the support they need to achieve their full potential.

Purpose: Rooted in the Gospel, we strive to build a just and empathetic world for those most in need.

Our professional team, many of whom bring lived experience, provides targeted solutions to address poverty, homelessness, and social inequities. Guided by the values of Catholic Social Teaching, we partner with government and philanthropic organizations to deliver programs that meet urgent needs while addressing systemic challenges—creating lasting change in the lives of those we serve.