​(805) 965-7045
609. E. Haley St., SB CA 93103
​(805) 922-2059
607 W. Main St., SM CA 93458
​(805) 736-6226
325 North Second St., LP CA 93436

Our Story

The roots of Catholic Charities in Santa Barbara go deep. We began in 1924 as the “Ladies Aid Society” of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish. We are now the Santa Barbara Region of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.  Almost 100 years later, we still remain committed to serving Santa Barbara County’s working poor, those families and individuals of all faiths most in need.  100% of our funding is raised locally within the county and goes directly to support our mission of preventing hunger and homelessness by advancing self-sufficiency.
Operating on an annual region-wide budget of $1.8 million, we will need to deliver services to an unprecedented number of families and individuals – more than 44,000 unduplicated persons. Our three local Advisory Boards (Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc) and the support of the communities we serve, make the challenge possible.

Our Mission

Catholic Charities is committed to manifesting Christ’s spirit by collaborating with diverse communities, providing services to the poor and vulnerable, promoting human dignity, and advocating for social justice.

Our Vision

Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles commits to serve the vulnerable and to strive for a just society.

Facts at a Glance

  • In partnership with the Santa Barbara County Food Bank, we distribute over 2.1 million pounds annually of supplemental and nutritious food to our clients.
  • CCSB is the only organization operating countywide offering financial rental and utility assistance through federal Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP).
  • We have three offices throughout Santa Barbara County in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.
  • Funds raised in Santa Barbara County stays in Santa Barbara County.
  • We serve families and individuals most in need, regardless of  religious beliefs or faiths.