Catholic Charities Counseling & Adoption Services

For more than seven decades, our story has been one of quiet, steady impact.

Since 1953, we have walked alongside individuals and families in their most vulnerable moments—when hope felt distant and the path forward unclear. We have been there for the parent seeking guidance, the child in need of a safe and loving home, the newcomer building a life in an unfamiliar place, and the neighbor facing an unexpected financial crisis.

Every day, our work is rooted in a simple belief: that everyone deserves dignity, stability, and the opportunity to thrive.

Through compassionate mental health services, we help individuals find strength and healing. Through adoption and family support, we create lifelong connections and brighter futures for children. Through refugee resettlement, we welcome those seeking safety with open arms and practical support. And through emergency financial assistance, we provide a lifeline when it matters most—keeping families housed, fed, and moving forward.

Erie Gives is more than a fundraiser—it is a moment to reflect on the lives touched, the resilience witnessed, and the community we continue to build together.

Because behind every service we provide is a human story:
 A mother who can finally sleep at night knowing her children are safe.
 A young person discovering their voice and self-worth.
 A family reunited and beginning again.
 A neighbor who, with just a little help, finds their footing.

None of this happens alone.

It happens because of people like you—people who believe that care should be accessible, that compassion should be actionable, and that no one should have to face hardship without support.

On August 11, 2026 we invite you to be part of the next chapter.

Your gift sustains critical services, expands our reach, and ensures that when someone turns to us for help, we can say “yes.”

Together, we can continue a legacy that began in 1953—and ensure it carries forward for generations to come.

Give today. Stand with your community. Change a life.