Community Services
In an area that helped build America, hope is often in short supply. Jobs are scarce – violence, illiteracy, and crime are prevalent. Young people are being raised in an environment of poverty and despair. Anxiety, joblessness and poverty contribute to depression and domestic violence – these can destroy families. Clearly, help and hope are needed, now more than ever.
For many, Catholic Charities Community Services at the Center for Hope, North End Soup Kitchen, and in Owosso are the beginning point of a new path to recovery. We offer warm meals, a Warming Center, personal and household goods; we also provide access to counseling, medical and mental health services, substance use treatment and recovery, and referrals-all helping our guests take that next step from survival to thriving independence.
meal program
Lunch, Dinner, and Sack Lunch Programs
clothing, personal needs, & household goods
Providing needs for every stage of life
shower room
Free showers
holiday giveaways
Meals and gifts during on major holidays
warming center
Open December through March
laundry room
Free laundry services
medical transport
Transportation for medical appointments
mail room
Mail boxes as needed
How you can get involved
We are seeking both donations and volunteerism to continue providing help and giving hope to anyone who asks for assistance. Monetary gifts can include: Individual Giving, Corporate Giving and Sponsorships, Foundation Grants, Fundraising Events, In-Kind Donations, Stocks and Securities, Legacy Giving, or other generous gift.
Special Community services
Angel Tree
This is an opportunity for individuals, teams, companies and organizations to make Christmas special by adopting a family. Your gift, large or small, makes a difference! Tags will be available in November.
For more information call John Manse, Director of Community Services (810) 785-6911 or email GiveHope@ccsgc.org
Need a little help at Christmas?
Let us help provide gifts for your Children! (children 17 and under) Bring the following with you: Your Michigan I.D., Each Child’s Birth Certificate. Family Sign up dates will be in October.
For more information call John Manse, Director of Community Services (810) 785-6911 or email GiveHope@ccsgc.org
Christmas Day- the North End Soup Kitchen
Our North End Soup Kitchen is open on Christmas so that no one has to go without a Christmas feast! All children receive a new toy and clothes and all adults receive new towels, socks, scarves, hats, and person hygiene kits. Your gift helps us make Christmas special for so many.
Easter Dinner
Every Easter we celebrate at the North End Soup Kitchen and the Center for Hope Soup Kitchen with an Easter Dinner with all the fixings! Anyone who joins us for dinner receives an Easter basket (children must be present). We welcome donations of filled Easter Baskets or, if you prefer, you can donate here to help spread the joy of Easter!