Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey
Serving Californians Since 1984
Founded in 1984, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey is a faith-based, non-profit social service agency providing aid to individuals and families. We provide services throughout Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties.
We are motivated by our mission to assist people of all backgrounds and beliefs, providing them with tools, training, and resources to help meet basic needs. In addition, we provide information and referrals to social service agencies in each community we serve.
Our core services are Immigration and Citizenship, Family Supportive Services, Disaster Relief, and Tattoo Removal Program. Last year, we provided help and created hope for 50,000 people in our community.
Our Mission:
To provide service to people in need, to advocate for social justice, and to call other people of goodwill to do the same.
Our Vision:
Create a thriving community where individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances have the opportunity to reach their potential and contribute to society.
We achieve this through our commitment to advocacy and by providing compassionate, inclusive and impactful services while building bridges of hope, mercy and justice.
Our Leadership Team
- Angela Di Novella, Executive Director
- Elena Prakash, Director of Development
- Zachary Dawn, Controller
- Aretha Rodriguez, Director of Financial Stability Services
- Stella Paskett, Associate Director of Immigration Services
- Ambar Coria, Nutrition & Outreach Services Program Manager
- Darline Godoy, Administrative Manager
Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey Board Members
- Bishop of Monterey, Chairman of the Board
- Jordan Lewis, President
- Christine Glunz Tracy, Vice President
- Bette Harken, Secretary
- Kathy Allen, Treasurer
- Kevin Causey
- Deacon David Ford
- Frank Fritsch
- Jacqueline Nicora
- Maria Orozco
- Elizabeth Panetta
- Ksenija Halamandaris
- Sarah Nordwick
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Honorary Board Members
- Rev. Jerry McCormick
- Larry Sage
- Laura Segura*
- *In memoriam
At Catholic Charities, we help people, regardless of their faith, who are struggling with poverty and other complex issues.
Our agency, through its advocacy and core programs, is making progress toward better serving and loving our neighbors across the country.
The Opus Christi Society is a group of dedicated advocates who stand together with Catholic Charities to reduce poverty and promote social justice throughout the Diocese of Monterey. Read more
Check out our updated Nonprofit Profile on Candid to see our strategy, metrics, and achievements.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey is a member agency of Catholic Charities USA, Find out more at Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey is a member of Catholic Charities of California, Inc., a statewide organization representing the twelve local Catholic Charities Agencies in the state. Find out more at Catholic Charities California