Our Mission: Catholic Charities makes real the love of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church by serving those, regardless of faith or background, with physical, emotional or spiritual needs; assisting the neglected and forgotten; respecting and promoting life from conception to natural death; and nurturing and supporting the institution of family. Our Core Values: We strive each day to be: Christ Centered in the way we serve and love our community, those who come to us for help, our volunteers, our donors and each other. Life Transformational by assisting people in their journey by walking alongside them - so they can live God’s plan. Operationally Excellent in all of our efforts - to inspire confidence and increase the desire to support the valuable work of our ministries. Since 1914, Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo ministries have provided help and hope: Advocating for the underserved and those with no voice. Providing basic needs and stability to individuals and families - food, shelter, financial education and assistance, spiritual support and so much more. Partnering with those in need on their transformational life journey. Promoting Life. Preserving Human Dignity. Empowering those we serve. Our Purpose: The love of Christ compels Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo to live out Jesus’ teaching and bring hope and joy to others. We put faith into action by empowering those we serve, being responsive to needs, offering prayer and acting as good stewards of our resources. Our Service Area: Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo ministries serve people of all faiths in 19 counties of Northwest and West Central Ohio, providing food, shelter, crisis navigation, financial education and assistance, and more. Our service area covers the Diocese of Toledo, serving: Allen, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood and Wyandot Counties.