Who We are and Our Commitment

Catholic Charities DLC, Inc. is a non-profit social service organization whose mission is to provide help and create hope by offering services to people in need, advocating for justice in social structures, and calling all people of good will to do the same. To this end, Catholic Charities works with individuals, families, groups, and communities to help them meet their needs, address their issues, eliminate oppression, and build a just and compassionate society.

Service Area
The service area of Catholic Charities DLC depicted below has a target population of 542,086 and includes the 10 southern counties of New Mexico: Doña Ana, Hidalgo, Grant, Luna, Sierra, Otero, Lincoln, Chaves, Eddy, and Lea. Catholic Charities DLC serves all people in need throughout southern New Mexico, regardless of their religious, social, or economic background.

Programs/Efforts

Legal Services Program
The mission of the Legal Services Program (LSP) is to be the legal medium through which the foreign-born in the border area can transform their economic, social, and cultural potential into vital economic productivity and effective social and political participation. We accomplish our mission by providing professional immigration legal services to moderate and low-income residents of the ten southern counties of New Mexico.

Solidarity and Emergency Assistance
The mission of the Solidarity and Emergency Assistance department is to provide organizational support and channel additional resources and funding to emergency assistance groups committed to the poor and disadvantaged.

For information on how to get help, see our Get Help page.

Para obtener información sobre cómo obtener ayuda, consulte nuestra página Obtenga Ayuda.

Social Action
The mission of the office is to help people, especially faith-based communities, develop an understanding of the social issues in the service area and ways in which to respond such as direct service, economic development initiatives, community organizing strategies, and/or solidarity and advocacy efforts.

Store
The Catholic Charities Store is a retail store of new and used donated items (furniture, appliances, household items, and building materials) and unique products made by artisans and farmers trying to improve their way of life. The Store also serves as a workplace entry/re-entry program for people with limited access to employment. Need help finding the Store? Click here.

Advocacy, Community Relations and Networks
CCDLC values advocacy, collaboration, and meaningful relationships that could help groups and individuals find effective solutions to local issues and problems, learn new skills, and leverage necessary resources.

Financial Education (and Homeownership Counseling)
Catholic Charities’ newest effort is financial education for individuals as a way to achieve financial independence. The program will focus on educating and coaching/counseling individuals on basic financial management and homeownership concepts as they manage their debt, funds, and assets, navigate the housing market, and explore financial services and products.

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