A Day in the Life of Catholic Charities

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5:00 AM
Catholic Charities Senior Nutrition staff begin preparing a nutritious lunch for over 800 seniors in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

6:00 AM
Catholic Charities Homeless Men's Services staff begin to prepare breakfast and lunch for the homeless men at our two shelters.

6:30 AM
Catholic Charities Homeless Women's Services staff arrive at Rachel's Women's Center and begin preparing for the days activities.

9:00 AM
Catholic Charities Emergency Services staff begin talking with clients who have food, shelter and transportation needs.

10:00 AM
Catholic Charities BIA accredited staff hold an informational session for immigrants detailing how to become a citizen.

11:30 AM
Seniors receive their home-delivered meals, or eat at our Congregate Meal Centers.

3:00 PM
Children are provided an afternoon snack at the House of Hope.

4:00 PM
Homeless Women seeking shelter arrive for Night Shelter Orientation.

5:00 PM
Women begin arriving for our Clinical Services group counseling sessions.

6:00 PM
Couples seeking to adopt an infant participate in our Adoption Seminars.

9:00 PM
Curfew at our five shelters for homeless.