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Catholic Charities helps those in need both surmount life’s hardships and celebrate its many little joys | Philly Gives

The group serves about 300,000 people annually, providing care for older Philadelphians, supporting at-risk youth, helping with food and shelter, and assisting those with developmental disabilities.