Catholic Charities'
Giving Tuesday

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson is a vital nonprofit organization that helps thousands of people each day.  We are unique because of our incredible scope of services and widespread ministry. Our dedicated staff and volunteers provide help, create hope, and promote dignity to so very many. 

We help all who come to our door including veterans, newborns, children of all ages, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, adults in recovery, individuals and families in crisis and homebound seniors.

Your support of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson this #GivingTuesday will have a tangible impact on the lives of many!

You may donate or learn more about additional ways you can support our ministry below. As always, you may restrict a donation to support an individual agency, program, or purpose, or make a gift for our entire organization. 

We are grateful for your support on #GivingTuesday and throughout the year!

On GivingTuesday, and throughout the year, there are many ways you can support Catholic Charities:

Donate through the Diocesan Ministries Appeal: The Faithful of the Diocese of Paterson are encouraged to give through the Diocesan Ministries Appeal.  Catholic Charities is the largest beneficiary of this appeal and it is one of our largest sources of funding.  Click here to donate or learn more. 

Donate Food or Clothing:  Catholic Charities operates 3 food pantries throughout the Diocese of Paterson.  These pantries are relied upon by those in need.  You may donate nonperishable foods, host a food drive, or donate clothing at any of our locations. Email [email protected] for more information. 

Donate Your Car: Visit www.cccars.org to donate your vehicle.  Pick up is easy and tax-deductible. 

Donate on Facebook or host a Facebook Fundraiser: To set up a Facebook Fundraiser for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson, use this link:
https://www.facebook.com/fund/CCharitiesPat/

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @ccharitiespat.

This year, when you sign up to donate monthly to a nonprofit on Facebook, they will match 100% of your donation after you make your second monthly contribution. 

You may donate to our Facebook #GivingTuesday Fundraiser by clicking here.

Volunteer:  Catholic Charities has volunteer opportunities in our food pantries, with seniors, for adults with special needs and more!  We have families who volunteer with us, a pet therapy programs, and welcome community service groups from businesses, schools and churches. 

Visit www.ccpaterson.org/volunteer to join the Catholic Charities Family! 

Start your own fundraiser for Catholic Charities: Email [email protected] if you would like us to create a food drive or fundraising page for your group to raise funds for Catholic Charities.

Remember Matching Gifts:  Many companies will match or double charitable contributions. Please email [email protected] if you need assistance with your matching gift program. 

Donate Christmas Presents: Donate Christmas presents or make a monetary donation for us to purchase Christmas presents for families and children in need. Email [email protected] for more information. 

Pray for us: Pray for the thousands that we serve each day and that we may continue to provide help and create hope for those most in need! 

Donate above or send donations to:

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson
777 Valley Road, Clifton, New Jersey 07013

Please email [email protected] with any questions about our ministry or if you or a loved one are in need of help. 

Our work includes:

Emergency Response:  We are there during times of crisis to respond to emergent needs. Over the past two years, we have helped displaced families due to Hurricane Ida, have provided water to Patersonians impacted by a drinking water shortage, have sent volunteers to Fort Dix to assist with displaced Afghanistan refugees and have been there once again to support our sisters and brothers in Florida impacted by Hurricane Ian. 

3 Food Pantries, spanning 3 counties:  We have helped more people than ever before in our 80-year history since the start of COVID-19. We have given out over 3,000,000 pounds of food since the start of the pandemic. Our communities continue to be impacted by inflation, supply chain issues and other challenges.

Support for individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities: Our Department for Persons with Disabilities has been providing help and creating hope for over 55 years. 

Emergency assistance for individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.: Since the start of COVID-19, calls to our emergency assistance programs have gone up tenfold. We have given out over $4,000,000 in emergency support during this time. 

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services.  Straight and Narrow is the largest nonprofit drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in the country.  We offer a full continuum of support from a detox hospital, right through outpatient treatment. 

In addition, we provide support for Veterans, senior citizens, newborns and infants, children of all ages, youth at-risk, families in crisis, immigrants from across the globe, and more! Your support will make a difference in the lives of many! Please email [email protected] with any questions about our ministry or if you or a loved one are in need of help.