Coastal Catholic Charities is excited to announce the
inception of its Hispanic Outreach Initiative, specifically designed to address
the needs of Spanish-speakers in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.
South Carolina has the fastest-growing Latino population in the United States—its
Hispanic population more than doubled in size between 2000 and 2010— and the
services offered through Coastal Catholic Charities are vital to the empowerment
of this burgeoning client base[1].
These expanded services include: subsidized dental cleanings, a subsidized
dental replacement program, subsidized advanced dental care (e.g. fillings and
extractions), subsidized vision exams/glasses, prescription assistance, a free
monthly wellness clinic, and a supplemental food pantry for those ages 60 and
older.
The two licensed social workers who comprise the
Coastal Catholic Charities office are dedicated to creating an inclusive program
that is directly aligned with Catholic social teaching on immigrant
populations, which exhorts that “regardless of their legal status, migrants,
like all persons, possess inherent human dignity that should be respected[2].”
Thus, in adherence with Catholic social
justice, our staff endeavors to foster an environment of peace and
unconditional acceptance to all who
are in need of assistance.
Coastal Catholic Charities would like to express its
profound gratitude to our many donors, without whom our programs would not be
possible. Your unflagging support allows us to fulfill our mission of “serving
God’s family throughout South Carolina.”
To make a donation today, click here.
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