Looking for ways to give back this month? You've come to the right place!
From offering diverse volunteer opportunities that enable individuals to make a difference, to providing avenues for donations that support our programs and clients, Catholic Community Services of Utah invites you to join us in executing our mission.
Below, you’ll find CCS’ current, most pressing needs and the ways that you can get involved.
Holiday Turkey Drive
Every year, CCS' Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank, provides turkeys and all of the Thanksgiving fixins' for clients. We need your help to make it happen!
Would you consider donating a turkey this year? Donations can be made at 2504 F Ave. Ogden, UT on weekdays from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm until November 25.
Winter Care Kits for Basic Needs Ogden
Catholic Community Services of Utah’s Basic Needs Ogden works with over 100 individuals experiencing homelessness. As winter approaches, we are asking for your help in assembling Winter Care Packs for these individuals.
View our Amazon Wishlist here to make your donation quickly and easily. Donations can also be made at 2504 F Ave. Ogden, UT on weekdays from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.
Warm Clothing Needed at Basic Needs Salt Lake
CCS’ Basic Needs Salt Lake serves those in our community impacted by homelessness, as well as food and income insecurity.
Currently, the facility is in need of warm clothing as the fall and winter seasons approach. Gently used shoes and clothing are accepted.
Donations can be made through our Amazon Wishlist, or dropped off at 437 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. More information can be found here.
Housing Donations Needed for Refugee Clients
CCS' Refugee Resettlement team works hard to make sure that all clients settling into life in Utah have a place to call home. You can play a part by donating housing or renting to incoming refugee clients. If you're interested, please complete this form. Upon completion, someone from our housing team will be in touch should a need arise that your donation can remedy.
The Refugee Resettlement team is also in need of household items to set up homes for newly arrived refugee families. Explore our Amazon Wishlist to view current high priority needs and donate. Learn more here.
Become a Refugee Community Co-Sponsor
CCS’ Migration and Refugee Services team has a brand new volunteer opportunity to help you get your community involved in refugee resettlement—Refugee Community Co-Sponsorship.
Community co-sponsors are groups of volunteers who work alongside CCS Refugee Resettlement staff and provide direct services helping integrate newcomers to their communities. Learn more and get started here. Register to join us for an information session on September 10 here.
Work with Refugee Resettlement's Job Developers
CCS' Refugee Resettlement Job Development team's primary goal is to assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency by providing services designed to help them obtain employment. The team conducts intake assessments to understand each client’s needs and develops an individualized Employment Plan.
The Job Development team is always seeking partners with employment opportunities for clients. If you have a connection to share, please contact Mahamud at
Household Items Needed for Refugee Clients
CCS' Sharehouse is currently in need of car seats and cleaning supplies for newly arrived refugee clients. Donations can be made through our Amazon Wishlist. Alternatively, donations can be dropped off at 440 S 400 W Suite D & E in Salt Lake City on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-4:00 pm.
