Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico

What Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico does

Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico (CCSNM) is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 2004 and chartered by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces, providing social, legal, and economic assistance to people in need across the southern ten counties of New Mexico regardless of faith, ethnicity, immigration status, or cultural background. Headquartered in Las Cruces with a regional office in Roswell, the organization operates with a small core team (approximately 6 employees) supplemented by a community outreach team that extends services to migrant worker communities in Deming, Hatch, and other locations. Its service portfolio centers on immigration legal services delivered by bilingual DOJ-accredited representatives and paralegals—covering naturalization, family-based petitions, DACA, U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA, asylum, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status—with fees typically priced at approximately 10% of comparable private attorney rates and free services for qualifying victims. Complementing the legal practice, CCSNM provides faith-based trauma-informed counseling (individual, group, and family therapy on a sliding scale, with telehealth options), the Support for Scholars scholarship program (up to $5,000 per academic year plus mentorship for homeless high school seniors attending NMSU or DACC), elder law services, direct economic assistance (food, rent, utilities, medical), community health initiatives in partnership with La Semilla and Southwest Family Guidance Center, and grant-writing/funding support for the El Manantial Hogar orphanage in Ciudad Juarez.

The organization's business model is a hybrid of earned revenue and philanthropic support. Earned revenue streams include flat-fee immigration legal services, sliding-scale counseling fees, and pro bono services funded by the Mexican Consulate. The remaining operating budget is funded through individual and corporate donations (via an online donation portal with preset tiers of $50-$250), government grants, and private foundation grants. The go-to-market motion is community-led: outreach is conducted through partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, law enforcement, and consular partners; service delivery occurs in-person at the two offices, through mobile community outreach visits, and via telehealth. The organization reports quantifiable outcomes including 3,500+ consultations over five years, 2,000+ immigration court clients represented, 600+ victim consultations, and $350K+ in COVID-19 direct assistance distributed in 2020-2021, alongside an 85-90% graduation/placement rate for homeless high school seniors in the Support for Scholars program.

CCSNM is part of the broader Catholic Charities USA network and operates under the governance of a Board of Directors chaired by Norma Rivas with Bishop Peter Baldacchino serving as President and Kenneth J. Ferrone as Executive Director. Strategic positioning is anchored on a regulatory moat (DOJ accreditation), cost advantage (10% of private attorney pricing), and an embedded ecosystem of partnerships with educational institutions, health providers, and consular authorities that creates durable referral and co-funding relationships across the southern New Mexico social services landscape.

Name

Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico

Legal name

Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico

Website

https://catholiccharitiesdlc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico is a non-profit, diocesan-chartered social services organization providing DOJ-accredited immigration legal services, counseling, scholarships, and direct aid to immigrants, homeless youth, and low-income families across the southern ten counties of New Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Nonprofit Human Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Immigration legal services
• Social services nonprofit
• Faith-based counseling
• Homeless youth support
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Cruces

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies heavily on donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations. The website features a donation portal with preset amounts ($50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $250). All donations are tax-deductible.
2. Legal Service Fees: Legal fees are typically 10% of what private attorneys would charge for similar services. Flat fees are charged for most immigration cases, with fee waivers available for qualifying clients. Free services are provided for victims of crime and domestic violence through Mexican Consulate funding.
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding received from government sources and private foundations, including Mexican Consulate funding for victim services.
4. Counseling Services Fees: Counseling services offered on a sliding scale based on income. Most sessions are available free of charge to ensure accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico provides low-cost and pro bono immigration legal services through DOJ-accredited representatives, faith-based trauma-informed counseling on a sliding scale, the Support for Scholars scholarship program for homeless high school students, direct economic assistance, elder law services, and migrant worker community organizing. The organization serves individuals across ten southern New Mexico counties regardless of faith, ethnicity, or immigration status.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico operates as a single integrated nonprofit organization providing social, legal, and economic assistance to people in need in southern New Mexico, regardless of faith, belief, gender, ethnicity, immigration status, or cultural background. Founded in 2004 and chartered by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces, the organization offers a portfolio of interconnected services centered on Immigration Legal Services (providing DOJ-accredited legal representation for naturalization, DACA, family petitions, and protection visas), the Support for Scholars scholarship program (offering up to $5,000 annually plus mentorship for homeless high school seniors), Community Services (resource referrals across housing, domestic violence, and law enforcement), and Counseling Services (faith-based trauma-informed individual, group, and family therapy). Additional programs include Community Health Initiatives, Elder Law Services, the Cultivando Suenos farmworker food security program, and direct assistance for families impacted by COVID-19. The organization serves clients through Las Cruces and Roswell offices across ten southern New Mexico counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Immigration Legal Services High-quality, low-cost, and pro bono legal immigration services provided by bilingual DOJ-accredited representatives and paralegals, covering naturalization, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, DACA, U-Visas, T-Visas, VAWA, asylum, bond hearings, defense of deportation, religious visas, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Serves immigrants and asylum seekers in southern New Mexico.
• Support for Scholars (S4S) Scholarship Program Scholarship program providing up to $5,000 per academic year plus mentorship for homeless or low-income high school seniors in Las Cruces to attend New Mexico State University or Dona Ana Community College, covering tuition/fees, books, housing, and meal plans.
• Community Services Referral and resource connection services linking community members with housing shelters, domestic violence services, law enforcement, and county-specific assistance across southern New Mexico.
• Counseling Services Faith-based, trauma-informed individual, group, couples, and family therapy provided by licensed clinicians on a sliding scale with most sessions available free of charge. Includes case management, trauma support, and grief counseling.
• Community Health Initiative Collaborative initiative providing access to quality healthcare, nutritious organic foods, counseling services, and affordable housing for underserved community members in partnership with local nonprofits.
• Expanded Legal Services (Elder Law) Pro bono or low-cost elder law services including guardianship rights, estate planning, probate, and family law for seniors in southern New Mexico.
• Cultivando Suenos (Cultivating Dreams) Program Program providing seasonal farmworkers with access to fresh organic foods through partnerships with La Semilla and Del Cerro Community Garden, including free seeds and land for family crop production.
• Elder Services Program Free legal services and estate/financial counseling for senior citizens, including guidance on adult guardianships and protection from financial, emotional, and physical abuse.
• Direct Assistance Program Direct assistance to families and individuals in need including food, utilities, rent, temporary shelter, medical assistance, and crisis relief including COVID-19 pandemic support.
• Community Organizing Program Support and services for migrant worker communities including advocacy for workers' rights, voter registration, ESL and GED programs, and access to computers and WiFi.
• El Manantial Hogar Support Financial and grant-writing support for the orphanage in Ciudad Juarez that provides residential care to physically and developmentally disabled children and young adults.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500+ consultations conducted over 5 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La Semilla Food CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health initiative partner providing nutritious organic foods. Part of collaborative effort addressing healthcare access, nutritious food, counseling services, and affordable housing for poor and less fortunate neighbors.
• Southwest Family Guidance CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health initiative partner for counseling services. Collaborates to provide mental health support as part of comprehensive community health services.
• AmanecercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health initiative partner providing psychological services. Part of network providing mental health services to underserved communities.
• Catholic Charities USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization partner in community health initiative. CCSNM is chartered by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces and affiliated with the national Catholic Charities network.
• Las Cruces Public School District Project LinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Support for Scholars (S4S) program providing assistance to homeless high school students including temporary shelter, food, clothing, medical care, and counseling.
• The New America School Las Cruces Charter High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in Support for Scholars program for homeless high school students. Helps identify and support students in need of scholarship assistance.
• Families & Youth Innovation Plus (FYI Plus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Support for Scholars program serving homeless youth. Provides additional support services through My Friends Place.
• El Manantial HogarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrphanage in Ciudad Juarez providing residential shelter to children who are physically and developmentally disabled. CCSNM supports through grant writing and funding for medicine, medical supplies, equipment, and daily operations.
• LCDF Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner sharing important immigration information including resources on the new Alien Registration Requirement (ARR), know your rights guidance, and legal protections.
• Rebecca Kitson (Immigration Attorney)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmigration attorney who provides educational resources on Alien Registration Requirements, legal rights, and protections shared with CCSNM community members.
• Del Cerro Community GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Cultivando Suenos (Cultivating Dreams) program providing seasonal farmworkers with access to fresh organic foods through community gardens.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities USA is the national umbrella organization for 160+ member agencies including CCSNM. While CCSNM is a regional affiliate, CCUSA provides comparable faith-based social services, immigration legal aid, and community programs at a national scale, making it the most direct structural comparator for service mix and funding model.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of Albuquerque: Catholic Charities of Albuquerque is the sister diocesan agency serving central and northern New Mexico. It offers the same faith-based portfolio of immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, counseling, and emergency assistance, making it the closest operational peer within the same state.
• Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center: Las Americas provides low-cost immigration legal services to border-region residents in El Paso, Texas, directly comparable to CCSNM's immigration practice. Both serve border immigrant populations with DOJ-accredited representatives and similar fee structures.
• Justice for Our Neighbors New Mexico: Justice for Our Neighbors NM is a faith-based immigration legal aid network offering free and low-cost services to immigrant communities across New Mexico. It directly competes with CCSNM for the same DOJ-accredited immigration legal services market in the state.
• Somos Familia New Mexico: Somos Familia provides community organizing and direct support services for immigrant families in northern New Mexico. While smaller in scale and more advocacy-focused, it overlaps significantly with CCSNM's community organizing and migrant worker support functions.
• NM Immigrant Law Center: The New Mexico Immigrant Law Center provides low-cost immigration legal services statewide with a focus on rural and underserved communities, closely mirroring CCSNM's service model and target population in the southern part of the state.
• Southwest Family Guidance Center: Southwest Family Guidance Center is a CCSNM partner providing mental health and counseling services to underserved communities. It is comparable as a regional nonprofit offering faith-adjacent counseling services to overlapping client segments.

Regional players

• Border Network for Human Rights: BNHR is a regional immigrant rights and community organizing organization based in El Paso serving the border region. While primarily focused on advocacy rather than legal services, it overlaps with CCSNM's community organizing and migrant worker outreach work on the Texas-Mexico border.

Emerging players

• La Casa de Esperanza: La Casa de Esperanza provides social services, counseling, and community support to immigrant families in southern New Mexico. It has a smaller service portfolio but addresses overlapping needs in the same geography as CCSNM.
• El Calvario Immigrant Advocacy Project: El Calvario provides immigration legal services and advocacy in southern New Mexico border communities. As a smaller and more recently established organization, it competes in the same immigration legal services niche as CCSNM but with a narrower service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CCSNMLegalServices
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccharities_snm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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