Several Dozen Afghan Refugees Resettle in Jacksonville
The Florida Times-Union featured the uptick in Afghan refugees coming to our area on the front page of today's paper – see bottom of A1....
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES JACKSONVILLE
TRANSFORMING LIVES
SINCE 1945
PUTTING OUR FAITH INTO ACTION
Catholic Charities puts faith into action to serve the most vulnerable in our community, advocating for justice, human dignity and quality of life, while reflecting the compassion of God in Christ.
OUR PROGRAMS
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT
For more than 40 years, Catholic Charities Jacksonville has welcomed people fleeing violence and/or persecution. Our refugee resettlement program ensures that each refugee family has a safe place to live, furniture, food, and living staples waiting for them when they arrive.
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439,800
POUNDS OF FOOD
provided to 21,010 individuals through our food programs
2,605
INDIVIDUALS
received emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgages or utilities
737
IMPACTED
received assistance through our Refugee Programs to integrate their lives into the U.S.
737
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"I am thankful that Catholic Charities has outreach programs to help people back into the workforce and more importantly, life."
Jessica
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Pope Francis