Key principles in deciding which groups to support:

1) These groups should not be primarily political, or simply concerned with "social change". We support groups that work directly with the poor, that work to affect social change in concert with the Church, and which support the Catholic Church's views on social justice, life issues, as well as marriage and family issues. Groups that focus on these issues may not be considered the norm in "social justice" circles, but unless we realize the centrality of the family and respect for the dignity of every human person from the moment of conception to natural death, all other agreements about justice are superficial and all such efforts are counterproductive.

2) We will not support any group that in any way works against the Church, that cannot account openly for all of their activities and their effectiveness, or that is primarily political in nature.

3) These groups need not necessarily be Catholic, but they meet our other critiera in their direct service to the poor, non-political focus, and respect for life, family and marriage.

4) These groups also should not be adequately defined as "Liberal" or "Conservative". They should be Christian. We reject any attempts to reduce the Church to political camps.

US-based groups to support (and location):

Maggie's Place (AZ, ID, OH)

A Simple House (DC, MO)

Paul Stefan Home of Our Lady of Guadalupe (VA)

Alexandra's House (MO)

Franciscan Daughters of Mary (KY)

Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (US)

Covenant House (US)

Totus Tuus (US)

The Knights of Columbus and many local chapters of St. Vincent de Paul are doing excellent work, so look them up!

International groups to support:

Sisters of Charity

Missionaries of Charity

Sisters of Life

Little Sisters of the Poor

Aid to the Church in Need

Mary Mother of God Mission Society (Russia)

Missionaries of the Poor

Franciscan Missions

Cross Catholic 

Food For the Poor

Catholic Medical Mission Board has been removed for the time being because, despite evidence of clearly wonderful work going on in preventing HIV/AIDS and other diseases in the developing world, we have been unable to ascertain for certain their position on supporting organizations that do not support Church teaching on life and social justice issues. If you know of any evidence to the contrary, please contact us via the link above.