"The Thought of Being Homeless..."

It's not easy for a senior who has never sought assistance in their life to show up at Catholic Charities East Bay, eviction notice in hand, asking for help. But since 2023, we've seen a 39% increase in people over age 55 doing just that. This is one of the insights shared with supporters at our January 16, 2025, Coffee on the Quarter, which focused on Housing Services. Our Housing Project Manager shared the words of a woman whose family we helped:

"Words cannot express how grateful I am to you and your team for making the awesome decision to help...the thought of being homeless along with my 90-year-old mother weighed heavy on my heart...Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" She went on to write, "My heart bleeds when I see people on the street. All have a story."

With your help, along with grants and donations, we are able to help our neighbors with delinquent rental and mortgage assistance, move in costs, payment of past due utility bills, referrals to other services, and advocacy. In total, Catholic Charities East Bay provided $649,420. in financial assistance in 2024, leading to stable housing, improved health and well-being, and reduced homelessness.

Photos: featured are guests Pat Black, Vernon Whitmore, Godfrey Wilson, Nick Wagner and speaker Meg Bowerman, Chief Executive Officer Mario Alioto, Chair of the Board Jim Fiedler, Chief Program Officer Dr. Lisa Carlisle, and Chancellor of the Diocese Rick Medeiros, who also serves as the Bishop's Representative on the Catholic Charities East Bay Board of Directors.

There's still time to register for our next Coffee on the Quarter on March 6, 11am in Concord. It focuses on immigration services to people in our community.

7th Graders Make an Impact

Thank you to 7th graders from Oakland-Piedmont National Charity League who created and posted flyers (with QR codes) to gather books and raise money for children helped by Catholic Charities East Bay. It is wonderful to see the good things young people in our community are doing every day. We are grateful for your support!

We're actively searching for a Senior Accountant, a Senior Grants Manager, and a Mental Health Therapist. Please visit our Careers page at cceb.org.