About Us

Dignity, opportunity, and hope for all.

Who we are

For more than 150 years, Catholic Charities has been an integral part of the Twin Cities community, directly serving our most vulnerable neighbors.

We deliver essential services including affordable housing, emergency shelter, nutritious meals, mental health care, addiction resources, and more. Catholic Charities offers a lifeline to those facing hardship, providing support and developing solutions to build stronger communities. Regardless of faith, identity, background or circumstances, we treat everyone with dignity and respect.

This transformative work wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated staff and the generous support of our donors, volunteers, and advocates.

What we believe

Mission and values

We walk alongside people most in need, building pathways to stability. Inspired by love for God and neighbor, we welcome all.

  • Honor Dignity
  • Build Stability
  • Advance Opportunity
  • Act with Integrity

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Honor Dignity

We affirm the inherent worth and diversity of every person and create environments where dignity is consistently experienced.

Build Stability

We walk alongside individuals and families to strengthen the assets, relationships, and capabilities that create lasting security.

Advance opportunity

We work to remove barriers, reshape systems, and expand pathways so more people can access opportunity.

Act with Integrity

We take responsibility for our actions and steward resources transparently, so trust is earned and sustained.

Who we serve

We serve the Twin Cities’ most vulnerable populations: individuals and families experiencing homelessness, hunger, and employment challenges; children in need of care and educational opportunities; and isolated older adults needing support as they age. We partner with local organizations to manage 24 service programs at sites across the Twin Cities metro.

Work with us

Catholic Charities thrives on the hard work and dedication of our incredible staff, which includes social workers, case managers, program leaders, counselors, mental health practitioners, fundraising specialists, and more. If you have a passion for helping those in need, we’d love to work with you.

Annual reports

Catholic Charities Twin Cities is a member of Catholic Charities USA, one of the largest private networks of social services providers in the country. Browse our annual reports to see our impact over the years.

2025 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report

Grant Information

Chief Program Officer, Keith Kozerski, oversees all State Grants at Catholic Charities Twin Cities, including from the following agencies: Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Homelessness, Housing and Support Services Administration (HHSSA), Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).

Please view the list below for specific grant information and contacts.

Grant contacts:

Kristen Brown
Vice President of Housing

  • MN DHS HHSSA Housing with Supports for Adults with Serious Mental Illness (HSASMI)
  • MN DHS HHSSA Homeless Youth Act (HYA) Permanent Supportive Housing
  • Minnesota Housing Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA)
  • MN DHS HHSSA Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
  • MN DHS HHSSA Homeless Youth Act (HYA) Shelter
  • MN DHS HHSSA Emergency Services Program (ESP)

 

Elizabeth Heger
Associate Vice President of Emergency Services

  • MN DHS HHSSA Emergency Services Program (ESP)

 

Susan Fullerton
Associate Vice President of Children and Family Services

  • MN DHS HHSSA Shelter-Linked Mental Health (SLMH)
  • MN DHS HHSSA Homeless Youth Act (HYA) Shelter
  • MN DCYF Youth Intervention Programs (YIP)
  • MN DHS HHSSA Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

 

Amy Gavanda
Associate Vice President of Aging and Disability Services

  • MN DHS HHSSA Housing/Homeless Assistance Program