Catholic Social Services (CSS) staff who work with veterans know that their return to the home front is often not a smooth one. Many have experienced trauma, which is then compounded by the perils of everyday life, ranging from debt, mobility issues, difficulty accessing military benefits to mental health crises, substance abuse and homelessness.
CSS is there for them.
Take Audrey. After serving in the Army and losing her ability to drive, she struggled to get to her doctor’s appointments. With the help of a Catholic Social Services, Licking County transportation program for vets, she is able to receive the assistance and care she needs.
“The staff really care about me,” she says, “and I know I can call them when I need help.”
CSS also works with seniors and families in central and southern Ohio, offering a consistent hand-up to those in need. That includes 14 various programs and services such as workforce services, education services, food pantry, case management, senior companionship and more. We know that the road to self-sufficiency is not necessarily a straight path and that it can look different for everybody.
CSS is there for veterans and for all members of the community who need compassionate care and assistance to become the people God intends them to be.
Last year, CSS served over 10,000 people who live in our community – your community and perhaps your neighbors. CSS is there.
Many opportunities are available to accompany CSS in this mission, from donating to volunteering. Its dedicated staff and volunteers make this work possible.
To join CSS in service and to learn about all the ways it is there for our community, visit colscss.org.
The Catholic Social Service Charities network of 168 agencies are members of Catholic Charities USA, which together help millions of people in need each year.
