Catholic Charities
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Catholic Charities is a worldwide charitable organization whose aim is to "reduce poverty, support families, and empower communities."[Catholic Charities mission statement] Catholic Charities was founded in 1727 in New Orleans, USA, by the French Ursuline Sisters as an orphanage focuses on the care of children. Today, Catholic Charities is recognized as one of the nation's largest voluntary social service networks.
References
External link
- [Catholic Charities] - official website
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