"The stories of our clients can break our hearts for sure, but the incredible goodness of our volunteers and donors reassures me of the innate dignity and goodness of humanity, so I go home each night with tired bones and a light heart, and once again thank God for calling me to His work." - Tony Poekert, Parish Outreach Coordinator

Since our inception in 1945, New Hampshire Catholic Charities has grown to become one of the largest private, non-profit, social service agencies in the state, employing over 1000 people. Every year, we provide help and create hope for more than 90,000 people facing hardship and life-changing, difficult situations. Our programs and services have evolved over the years to include those that are most critical to the current needs of the residents of New Hampshire. Run by trained professionals and supported by dedicated volunteers, our dynamic array of programs serves our Christian mission to heal, comfort, and empower individuals and families in every corner of the state.

Adoption Services Adoption and Maternity Services
Adoption is an act of love that lasts a lifetime. Whether you are birthparents considering adoption for your child or a married couple hoping to adopt, New Hampshire Catholic Charities will guide and support you with care and understanding.

Immigration and Refugee Services Immigration and Refugee Services
With an end goal of uniting families and guiding them towards citizenship, New Hampshire Catholic Charities' Immigration and Refugee Services programs provides newcomers with casework, support, and guidance throughout the process of becoming a United States citizen - from immigration to naturalization.

Counseling Services Counseling Services
When you find yourself overwhelmed or need someone to talk to, New Hampshire Catholic Charities provides individual, marital, family, and couples' counseling helping people with a variety of personal challenges.

The New Hampshire Catholic Charities Project Rachel program offers counseling, reconciliation, and support services for individuals and their families who have experienced the pain of abortion.

New Hampshire Food Bank New Hampshire Food Bank
Dedicated to eradicating hunger in New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Food Bank offers programs designed to address the root causes of hunger. Since 1984, the New Hampshire Food Bank has provided food to qualified nonprofit programs serving the hungry throughout New Hampshire.

OUR PLACE OUR PLACE
The successful and comprehensive approach of OUR PLACE empowers parents to make positive changes in their lives for the benefit of their children, their families, and themselves. The OUR PLACE program assists pregnant and parenting teens and young adults from the point of pregnancy through their child's third year. Young parents are offered pre-natal and childbirth education, parenting education, support, and referral to community resources.

Parish and Community Outreach Services Parish and Community Outreach Services
Strengthening communities and bringing people together to serve and care for one another is the core of Parish and Community Services. The Parish and Community Outreach program of New Hampshire Catholic Charities supports and assists in examining pressing social needs (poverty, aging, disability, hunger, etc.) and developing volunteer-driven, collaborative responses rooted in gospel values.

In addition, the New Hampshire Catholic Charities Services to Persons with Disabilities program advocates for justice and the rights of persons with disabilities and their families in our church and communities.

Health & Senior Care Services Health & Senior Care Services
Person-centered care is a right that every patient should have. Our nine rehabilitation and nursing centers take pride in providing such care on a daily basis. New Hampshire Catholic Charities' rehabilitation and nursing centers offer residents and short-term patients a warm and friendly atmosphere where they are cared for according to their individual care needs including; long-term care, dementia/Alzheimer's care, and skilled nursing/short-term rehabilitation. In addition to operating these licensed skilled nursing centers, New Hampshire Catholic Charities operates assisted living and service-enhanced independent living communities.

As part of our Health and Senior Care Services, New Hampshire Catholic Charities offers a variety of services to the elderly across the state. In addition to nursing and rehabilitation centers, we assist the elderly, their caregivers, and loved ones through counseling, support groups, and information and referral services.

St. Charles Children's Home St. Charles Children's Home
Providing a stable, safe, and loving home environment is key for the children at St. Charles who cannot be in their own home due to neglect or abuse.

Protecting God's Children

In addition to localized services, New Hampshire Catholic Charities also assists in the training of parish volunteers and others through Protecting God's Children classes (Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Sessions).