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Catholic Charities agencies in Central Washington (Yakima, Klickitat, Benton, Grant, Douglas, Chelan, and Kittitas Counties) provide services to over 90,000 people each year without regard to national origin, income, or religious beliefs.  More than 42,000 are under 18 years of age, 60% are poor, and all are in need.  Catholic Charities agencies include:

 
The network of 9 Catholic Family & Child Service (CFCS) offices in - serving 35,000 persons annually. Whether building families through adoption, supporting families through specialized mental health services, or assisting seniors so they can remain living independently, CFCS is an essential resource for scores of people each year.
The Catholic Charities Housing Service (CCHS) which, to-date has not only provided affordable housing to more than 1,100 adults and children in 8 Central Washington communities, but also facilitates and supports on-site residents councils that offer empowering activities which encourage families to participate in self-enrichment programs.
St. Vincent Centers (SVC) are located in 6 communities. Of these, the Union Gap store is a unique multi-service location offering a Food Bank as well as a Social Services division. The stores and food bank have provided assistance to over 55,000 people, facilitated $68,000 in grants and generated over $738,000 in services to those in Central Washington who are in need.