Guadalupe Social Services

Guadalupe Social Services, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Florida fights poverty, strengthens families and builds communities through a myriad of programs and services that ensure human dignity and enhance the quality of life for all persons.
Catholic Charities has consistently achieved the coveted four-star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and commitment to transparency. Additionally, the Council on Accreditation (COA) has accredited Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Florida and has recognized this organization as an outstanding human service provider.
Programs provided by Guadalupe Social Services, Catholic Charities:

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (available only by afternoon appointment an can be arranged over the phone or in person anytime:
Financial aid is available to qualified individuals and families who experience an economic emergency, for utilities, prescription medications, rent and other bills.

FOOD PROGRAMS-PANTRY GROCERIES
(given in the morning before 11 every weekday):
USDA food is available to individual and families in need.

CITIZENSHIP AND LEGAL SERVICES
(returning to the office soon)
Immigrants are given technical assistance to process citizenship documents and refugees are provided legal counsel.

HOLIDAY FOOD AND GIFT DISTRIBUTION
During Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, hundreds of low-income families are given special food and gift items (which is usually prepared by an additional group of area volunteers).

ON-SITE ENGLISH CLASS (provided every weekday in the morning during the school year):
One-on-one basic English tutoring is provided to immigrant women in one of our classrooms by an appointed volunteer of a service organization.
Through these programs and the dedication of our staff and volunteers to fulfill them, the residents of Immokalee, Florida are provided help, given hope and served.