St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities

About Us

St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities has been providing help and creating hope for individuals in need throughout Kentuckiana since 1979 through a variety of social services programs. We have grown and changed to better meet the needs of our community over the years. Current programs include:

Residential Programs for Women & Children Facing Homelessness

• Women & Children's Emergency Shelter 
• Maternity Program
• Domestic Violence Transitional Program
• Affordable Supportive Housing

Adoption Bridges of Kentuckiana- a licensed adoption agency serving Kentucky and Indiana

Marie's Blessings Distribution Program-offering mother/baby and household essentials free of charge to families in need

Supported Living Program- helping individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities live with more independence 

School Counseling Services- offering students at several area schools the support they need to succeed inside and outside of the classroom

How You Can Support Us

At St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities, your support does more than meet basic needs - it restores hope, dignity, and a path forward for mothers and children facing difficult times. Your generosity helps provide safe shelter, essential resources, and personalized support to help families get back on their feet. With 92% of every dollar going directly to care, you can be confident that your gift is making a lasting impact. 

Your gift could supply a starter kit of toiletries for a new resident, stock a week’s worth of cleaning and hygiene products for our shelters, provide a newborn layette set for a mother or care packages for women entering our emergency shelter with nowhere else to turn. Every dollar is a step toward safety, stability, and a brighter future for the families we serve!