Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice serves anyone who needs help, regardless of their faith background. The Sarasota County office at 5055 N. Tamiami Trail provides financial assistance to residents of Sarasota County. To access services, call (941) 355-4680 to schedule an appointment.
When you come in for financial assistance, bring these items with you:
The Sarasota office offers several services beyond food assistance:
Financial Assistance helps families and individuals who've hit a financial hardship. This can include help with rent, mortgage, and utility bills. Assistance is based on eligibility and available funding. Call (941) 355-4680 to set up an appointment.
Behavioral Health Services are available at this location. Licensed psychotherapists offer affordable counseling for depression and anxiety, grief and loss, substance use, relationship challenges, autism spectrum concerns, and more. Sessions are available in person or by telehealth. Both English and Spanish are spoken. Call 239-455-2655 to schedule an appointment. Learn more at the Behavioral Health Center page.
Housing and Support Services for people who are homeless or in need of housing help in Sarasota County are also available through this office, including case management and life skills development.
If you need food, Catholic Charities runs choice food pantries at several locations across Southwest Florida. You can view all pantry locations and hours at the pantry locations guide.
Catholic Charities welcomes donations to support their work across Southwest Florida. You can give online at their donation page, set up a monthly gift, or mail a check to: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc., 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, Florida 34285-6426.
In-kind gifts such as toiletries, cleaning supplies, paper products, clothing, and household furniture are also welcome. Contact your local regional office to find out what's most needed right now.
For questions about stocks, securities, or planned giving, contact Rob Wildermuth at (941) 488-5581 or Rob.Wildermuth@catholiccharitiesdov.org.
Volunteers are welcome at Catholic Charities locations across Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Hendry, Glades, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, and Highlands counties. If you'd like to get involved, fill out the volunteer interest form on the volunteer page. You can choose which county and program areas interest you most.
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