Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan

What Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan does

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Detroit, providing social services across six counties in Southeast Michigan (Lapeer, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Wayne) through 14 physical locations. Its service portfolio spans behavioral health counseling (outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment), adoption and foster care, senior services (adult day care, grocery delivery for homebound seniors, three AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer programs), food assistance (soup kitchen, food pantries, mobile grocery delivery), immigration legal services (sliding-scale BIA-accredited representation), affordable and permanent supportive housing (The Residences at St. Matthew, 46 units), crisis intervention (St. Joseph Center of Hope, 12-bed facility opened April 2026), and pro-life ministry (Project Hope, Walking with Moms in Need). The organization also serves as an AmeriCorps VISTA intermediary for six partner nonprofits through its Catholic Charities Servant Leadership Initiative.

CCSEM's technology stack is composed entirely of commodity SaaS tools for nonprofit operations—Blackbaud for online donations, Stripe for counseling payments, Constant Contact for email/SMS marketing, Galaxy Digital for volunteer management, and MiSACWIS for foster care case management—rather than proprietary platforms. The organization employs 101-250 staff and is led by CEO Paul Propson, with governance from a Board of Trustees chaired by Reverend Msgr. Dr. Charles Kosanke and presided over by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger.

Revenue is diversified across individual and parish donations, the Archdiocesan Annual Parish Appeal, federal and state grants (AmeriCorps, USDA, MSHDA, Michigan Aging and Adult Services Agency, MDHHS, Region 10 PIHP), Title III Older Americans Act funding via AgeWays, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for housing development, sliding-scale immigration legal fees, and fee-for-service counseling. Service delivery is direct (clinic-, parish-, and facility-based) with telehealth options for counseling and mobile grocery delivery for homebound seniors, serving clients regardless of ability to pay.

Name

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan

Legal name

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan

Website

https://ccsem.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Detroit, delivering behavioral health, foster care/adoption, senior, food, immigration, housing, and crisis intervention services across six SE Michigan counties through 14 locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human and Social Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty CCRCs (e.g., Memory-Care-Focused, Veteran-Focused) (HLADAEAK)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Behavioral health counseling
• Immigration legal services
• Affordable housing support
• Senior outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Southfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual and Parish Donations: Donations from individuals, parishes, and organizations through online portals, mail-in checks, vehicle donations, stock gifts, and planned giving arrangements.
2. Annual Parish Appeal: Annual collection taken in every parish of the Archdiocese of Detroit to fund vital services.
3. Program Service Fees: Sliding-scale fees for immigration legal services and counseling; fee-for-service options for mental health and substance use disorder services.
4. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from federal and state sources including AmeriCorps VISTA grants, USDA programs, Michigan Aging and Adult Services Agency, MSHDA, and Region 10 PIHP for substance use services.
5. Special Events: Revenue from annual celebration galas and fundraising events like Hearts of Gold fundraiser for ENCORE Adult Day Services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Detroit that delivers a portfolio of human services across six southeast Michigan counties. Core offerings include behavioral health counseling, adoption and foster care, senior services, immigration legal services, affordable housing, food assistance, substance use crisis intervention, and pro-life ministry programs, delivered through 14 physical locations.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) offers a comprehensive portfolio of social services as a multi-program nonprofit organization serving the six counties of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The organization operates a platform of interconnected services organized around key mission areas: Behavioral Health Counseling (outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services), Child Welfare (adoption and foster care), Senior Services (adult day care, outreach, volunteer programs), Food Security (soup kitchen, food pantries, grocery delivery), Housing (The Residences at St. Matthew affordable housing), Immigration Services (La Casa Amiga legal clinic and community programs), Crisis Intervention (St. Joseph Center of Hope), and Pro-Life Ministry (Project Hope, Walking with Moms in Need). CCSEM also operates volunteer programs including AmeriCorps Seniors (RSVP, Senior Companion, Foster Grandparent) and AmeriCorps VISTA. The organization serves clients across Lapeer, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Wayne counties through 14 physical locations, with additional virtual and outreach services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENCORE Adult Day Services: Adult day services program providing compassionate care for adults needing assistance during the day, with locations in St. Clair Shores and Waterford.
• La Casa Amiga
• Project Hope
• The Residences at St. Matthew
• St. Joseph Center of Hope
• Walking with Moms in Need

Products and services

• Behavioral Health Counseling Services Outpatient mental health and substance use disorder counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and groups across multiple Southeast Michigan locations, including individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric consultations, and specialized programs.
• Adoption and Foster Care Services Child welfare services supporting permanency goals for children in foster care, including case management, court reports, placement coordination, and adoption services, using MiSACWIS for case documentation.
• ENCORE Adult Day Services Adult day care for adults with cognitive challenges, Alzheimer's, dementia, and physical disabilities at locations in St. Clair Shores and Waterford. Includes daily exercise, brain games, arts and crafts, music therapy, pet therapy, meals, and caregiver support.
• Senior Outreach Program Weekly grocery delivery program for low-income, homebound seniors aged 60+ in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties, providing 21+ meals plus snacks, household, and personal hygiene supplies each delivery.
• AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Programs Three AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer programs for adults 55+: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Senior Companion Program (SCP), and Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), each with stipends and benefits for eligible participants.
• Food Assistance Programs Food security services including All Saints Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry in Detroit, Senior Outreach Program grocery delivery, and the food pantry at La Casa Amiga.
• La Casa Amiga Community Programs Community programs supporting legal immigrants in Pontiac and Southeast Michigan with immigration assistance, food pantry, job assistance, education, financial literacy, and family support services.
• La Casa Amiga Legal Clinic Immigration legal services on a sliding-scale fee basis, including family reunification, adjustment of status, citizenship applications, DACA renewals, green card renewals, work permits, and consular processing.
• Project Hope Pro-life ministry providing free pregnancy testing, counseling, parenting education, prenatal care referrals, financial guidance, and baby supplies including diapers, formula, and infant necessities to mothers and families.
• Walking with Moms in Need Joint initiative with the Archdiocese of Detroit connecting pregnant and parenting women with parish-based resources, coordination, and spiritual support.
• St. Joseph Center of Hope 12-bed crisis intervention center providing supervised, supportive care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders, including stabilization services, transportation, and pathway to treatment programs. Opened April 6, 2026.
• The Residences at St. Matthew Affordable housing development in Detroit offering 25 Permanent Supportive Housing units and 21 affordable apartment units (studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, ADA-accessible) for households earning 30-60% of area median income, developed in a $20 million transformation of the former St. Matthew School.
• Center for the Works of Mercy Social service center in Detroit providing various assistance programs to people in need, part of the charitable mission of CCSEM.
• Recovery Support Services Peer-driven recovery support services providing education, advocacy, prevention, and awareness for individuals affected by substance use disorder, connecting individuals to recovery coaches, treatment programs, and mutual aid groups.
• AmeriCorps VISTA Program Catholic Charities Servant Leadership Initiative AmeriCorps VISTA program that builds capacity at six nonprofit organizations across nine Southeast Michigan locations, focusing on food security and employment anti-poverty initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deliveries to 60-70 households per week
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AmeriCorps VISTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCSEM serves as an AmeriCorps VISTA intermediary organization, administering the Catholic Charities Servant Leadership Initiative. The program includes 6 nonprofit organizations across 9 locations in Southeast Michigan, focusing on food security and employment anti-poverty initiatives.
• Region 10 PIHPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for substance use disorder services; Lapeer County residents access counseling services through this partnership at little to no cost.
• Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing funding and regulatory oversight for behavioral health services.
• Oakland Community Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity mental health authority partner for Oakland & Macomb counseling services.
• Gleaners Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partnership for Senior Outreach Program providing grocery deliveries to homebound seniors.
• AgeWays Nonprofit Senior ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives Title III Older Americans Act funding through AgeWays (formerly Area Agency on Aging 1-B) for adult day services.
• Cinnaire SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for The Residences at St. Matthew affordable housing project.
• Ethos Development PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for The Residences at St. Matthew affordable housing project.
• KMG PrestigecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty manager for The Residences at St. Matthew handling leasing and property operations.
• Henry Ford HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for The Residences at St. Matthew project, providing healthcare connections for residents.
• Capuchin Soup KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for The Residences at St. Matthew providing meal services and support.
• United Way of St. Clair CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting St. Clair County counseling services.
• Unidos in FinancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development initiative partner for La Casa Amiga, providing financial skills and career pathways for bilingual talent.
• Archdiocese of DetroitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization; CCSEM is the charitable arm of the Archdiocese, serving all six diocesan counties.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for the Catholic Charities network. CCSEM is an independent affiliate within this national federation, sharing mission, brand recognition, and advocacy infrastructure while operating autonomously in Southeast Michigan.
• United Way for Southeastern Michigan: Regional funder and convener that allocates significant funding to CCSEM and similar human services agencies. Operates as both a partner and indirect competitor for corporate philanthropic dollars in the SE Michigan market.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: Direct operational peer operating under the same Catholic Charities model in another major U.S. archdiocese. Runs comparable multi-program service portfolio (behavioral health, senior services, immigration legal, housing, food assistance) under archdiocese governance.
• Lutheran Social Services of Michigan: Faith-based (Lutheran) human services nonprofit operating across Michigan with similar service mix including counseling, refugee/immigration services, senior services, and foster care/adoption. Closest faith-based functional peer in the same state.
• Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit: Faith-based social services agency serving the Detroit metro area with counseling, senior services, refugee resettlement, and food assistance. Operates in the same geographic market with comparable multi-program structure under faith-based umbrella.
• Salvation Army of Metro Detroit: Faith-based (Protestant) human services organization operating in SE Michigan with overlapping programs including food assistance (food pantries), housing, addiction recovery, senior services, and emergency social services.
• Starfish Family Services: Human services nonprofit headquartered in Inkster, MI serving western Wayne and surrounding counties with behavioral health, early childhood, youth, and family services. Direct competitor for state contracts and foundation funding in the SE Michigan human services space.
• Southwest Counseling Solutions: Detroit-based behavioral health and human services nonprofit providing outpatient mental health, substance use treatment, housing, and workforce development. Direct competitor for Oakland Community Health Network, Region 10 PIHP, and MDHHS contracts.
• Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries: Faith-based human services organization in Detroit operating food programs (soup kitchen, food pantry), emergency housing, addiction recovery, and senior services. Direct competitor for emergency food and housing funding in Detroit.
• Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit: Nonprofit social enterprise operating in SE Michigan with workforce development, behavioral health, and disabilities services. Competes for similar state workforce contracts and serves overlapping low-income client populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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