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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse proclaims Christ’s Gospel of Life and promotes human dignity by alleviating poverty and strengthening individuals and families. We work with individuals, families and communities to help them meet their needs, address their issues, eliminate oppression, and build a just and compassionate society.

What's New...

Help Us Walk Alongside Those Most In Need

While summer might seem like a quiet season for shelter work, our shelters in Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Wausau continue to be a vital refuge for many of our neighbors. Extreme heat, unstable weather, and economic strain are bringing more guests through our doors than ever before. Many of them are the working poor—holding jobs but still unable to afford a place to live.

Back2School Program

Sign-ups for our Back2School program have closed. If you haven't registered and are still in need of school supplies, please come to our final event at the La Crosse YMCA on Saturday, August 16th anytime from 10 am-1 pm. We are also in need of volunteers to setup and help families pick out supplies during our distribution day: https://shorturl.at/Z7Lge

Support Victims of the Texas Flooding Disaster

Catastrophic flooding in Texas has claimed lives and left thousands in crisis. Catholic Charities is joining with our partners on the ground to provide urgent relief. 100% of your donation will go directly to trusted Catholic Charities agencies in Texas and will be used exclusively for direct aid to those impacted by this devastating disaster. Your support brings hope, healing, and help to those who need it most.

Sojourner House to Remain a Year-Round Resource!

We are pleased and profoundly grateful to announce that the funding gap for 2025 has been filled! Sojourner House will continue to operate year-round, providing critical services to those experiencing homelessness in the Chippewa Valley.

Families Waiting to Adopt

As you consider adoption for your baby, Catholic Charities has many hopeful adoptive families waiting to welcome a child into their arms and home. Please feel free to browse the profiles to get to know more about each family.