For one extraordinary day each year, Lancaster County is transformed into a community-wide celebration of generosity that supports hundreds of community benefit organizations serving our region.
Lancaster Extra Give
Our 15-county service aligns with the Diocese of Harrisburg. Programs range from maternity homes, adoption services, foster care and counseling to a homeless shelter that keeps families intact. Most of our services are offered at minimal or no cost to the client.
The Mission of Catholic Charities is to share the love of Jesus Christ as the Human Services arm of the Catholic Church. We do so through providing service to families in need in our local communities and the Diocese. Although many of our clients and staff are not Catholic, our guiding beliefs are rooted in Catholic social teaching: