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 30,000 people in our community.
Our mission is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for social justice, and to call other people of good will to do the same.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey Board Members
Most Rev. Daniel E. Garcia, Bishop of Monterey, Chairman of the Board
Nanci Perocchi, President
Jordan Lewis, Vice President
Bette Harken, Secretary
Kathy Allen, Treasurer
Very Rev. Fredy Calvario
Kevin Causey
Frank Fritsch
Christine Glunz Tracy
Melanie Nicora
Fana Oldfield
Maria Orozco
Deacon Hugo Patino
Honorary Board Members
Rev. Jerry McCormick
Larry Sage
Laura Segura*
*in memoriam
Leadership Team
Angela Di Novella, Executive Director
Brenda Romero, Director of Programs
Aurelio Salazar Jr., Director of Parish Social Ministry
Allen Ganaden, Director of Operations and IT
To Be Announced, Director of Development
Program Managers
Aretha Rodriguez, Director of Disaster Relief Services
Qalim Comer, Director of Immigration Services
Ulises Cisneros-Abrego, Nutrition & Outreach Services Program Manager
Ambar Coria, Financial Stability Services Program Manager
Executive Admin. Assistant
Darline Godoy
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
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
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey is a member agency of Catholic Charities USA, a national organization whose mission is to provide service to people in need, advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same. Find out more at Catholic Charities USA