Each day, the nearly 500 employees of Catholic Charities Maine come to the aid of the poor and vulnerable throughout the state of Maine. We see the faces of people suffering from mental illness, hurt and frightened children and families, those fallen victim to loneliness and isolation, those battling addictions, anxious refugees, and thousands of others who have been stripped and beaten by circumstance.
As a member agency of United Way organizations throughout Maine, Catholic Charities Maine works to identify community concerns and provide programs and services to address needs in the locations it serves.
Welcome to Catholic Charities Maines website! We are a human services organization, deeply rooted in faith and dedicated to empowering and strengthening individuals and families of all faiths by providing innovative community-based social services throughout Maine.
Catholic Charities Maine is known for its compassionate care and for our commitment to providing the highest quality of services. We are guided by our agency Core Values of RESPECT, INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, HOSPITALITY, EXCELLENCE, and STEWARDSHIP which are the true RICHES of our agency. Through the personal commitment of our employees, volunteers and donors, the service delivered by our more than 20 programs vastly improves the lives of over 50,000 individuals and families every year.
As you visit our site, you will see that you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We are all blessed with gifts and talents and we are all called to share those gifts with others. Whether you are looking to volunteer time and talent or donate to your favorite program we offer an array of options. You will also find services that can be of great assistance to you or a loved one that has a need.
Inspired by scripture and the Churchs social teaching, Catholic Charities empowers and strengthens individuals and families of all faiths by providing innovative community-based social services throughout Maine.
The true RICHES of Catholic Charities Maine are grounded in the social teachings of Jesus Christ as they unfold in the lives of our committed staff and our clients who bestow on us the gift of their presence. It is here that our treasure lies, empowering our mission and values to guide us in all we do.
View a conversation with founding CEO Neil Michaud and our current CEO Stephen Letourneau about the inspiration behind todays Catholic Charities Maine and the continuous journey the Agency is on to meet the needs of Maines most vulnerable populations with the dignity and respect they deserve.