The Catholic bishops support a a national hosuing policy that includes; preservation and production of quality housing for low income families, the elderly and other vulnerable people; as well as participation and partnership of residents, non-profit community groups, and churches to build and preserve affordable housing.

Churches, community groups, the private sector, and state and local governement must all do more to meet our common responsibility for housing.

However, there is no substitutue for an involved, competent and commited federal government.

(Homeless and Housing, 1988)


Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Camden consists of Catholic Charities social services, the Division of Health Services and the Diocesan Housing Services Corporation..

Rooted in the Gospel and in the Catholic Social teaching, we seek to transform the lives of people in need, with a special emphasis on reaching out to people and groups who are not fully part of the communities of South jersey because they are poor and vulnerable. Through innovative, caring social services and because of our high standards and expectations, we seek to provide appropriate service to all who ask for our assistance.

Our search for change and transformation leads us to create innovative partnerships with catholic parishes and service organization, other social service agencies, Federal, State and the local governments and all people of good will.

Our genuine concern for justice means that we advocate for people and communities. As wise stewards of the resources we employ, funder's, donors and volunteers can entrust their time, treasure and talents with confidence and faith.