Catholic Charities-Gainesville

What Catholic Charities-Gainesville does

Catholic Charities-Gainesville is a regional office of Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. Diocese of Saint Augustine, a non-profit charitable organization established in Gainesville, Florida in January 1976. The organization provides direct social services across a five-county service area in North Florida (Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy counties), serving vulnerable populations through an integrated portfolio of programs: Emergency Assistance (rent, mortgage, and utility help plus food pantry), the Rural Mobile Outreach Program (monthly food delivery to isolated rural communities), the Weekend Hunger Backpack Program (child nutrition), Bridges to Prosperity (financial literacy and self-sufficiency), HOPWA (housing assistance for HIV/AIDS patients), Caring Choices (pregnancy counseling and adoption services), and ESOL (English language instruction). The Adoptions and Pregnancy program is centralized at the Gainesville office and serves all 17 counties of the Diocese.

The organization operates on a traditional non-profit funding model with no proprietary technology platform. Revenue is generated through individual donations (with suggested tiers ranging from $35 to $15,000), corporate and foundation grants (including United Way of North Central Florida), planned giving and bequests through the Catholic Foundation, in-kind donations (food, supplies, toiletries), and event fundraising (Spirit of Charity Gala and Golf Tournament). The organization reports that 91% of donor contributions go directly to programs. Beneficiaries receive services at no cost; the organization does not sell products. Service delivery occurs through a 10-person staff, supported by volunteers, parish networks across the Catholic Diocese, and a Board of Directors. The distribution model is direct in-person service at the Gainesville office and mobile outreach to rural communities, with online donation processing via Network for Good.

The organization is part of the broader Catholic Charities USA network, which provides disaster relief coordination capacity (e.g., Texas flood relief, Venezuela earthquake response). Its competitive positioning rests on deep parish-based community relationships, 46+ years of brand recognition, the unique rural mobile distribution model, and access to federal programs like HOPWA.

Name

Catholic Charities-Gainesville

Legal name

Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. Diocese of Saint Augustine

Website

https://catholiccharitiesgainesville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities-Gainesville is a non-profit regional office providing emergency assistance, food distribution, housing support, adoption services, and education to vulnerable populations across five counties in North Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Emergency financial assistance
• Food pantry services
• Homelessness prevention
• Financial literacy education
• Adoption and pregnancy support

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute directly to support programs, with the organization reporting that 91% of contributions go directly to programs. Donation tiers range from $35 for one child's monthly food support to $15,000 for ten families' monthly rent/utilities/groceries.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: The organization receives funding from community partners and grant-making organizations including United Way of North Central Florida to support emergency assistance and food programs.
3. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: The organization accepts planned giving arrangements including wills, bequests, and estate planning contributions through the Catholic Foundation Diocese of St. Augustine.
4. In-Kind Donations: Accepts donations of goods including food, diapers, toiletries, gift cards, holiday baskets, and toys for distribution to clients.
5. Event Fundraising: Annual events including Spirit of Charity Gala and Golf Tournament generate fundraising revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auction items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities Gainesville is a nonprofit social services organization that provides emergency financial assistance, food distribution, housing support, financial literacy education, English language classes, and adoption and pregnancy counseling to vulnerable residents of Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy counties in North Florida. Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and funded through charitable donations, grants, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Catholic Charities Gainesville operates as a social services organization offering a portfolio of interconnected community programs. The core offerings include the Emergency Assistance Program (combining food pantry and financial assistance), Bridges to Prosperity (financial literacy education), HOPWA (housing support for those with HIV/AIDS), Rural Mobile Outreach (mobile food distribution), and Caring Choices (pregnancy/adoption services). These programs are complemented by an English as a Second Language (ESOL) program and Weekend Hunger Backpack (child nutrition) initiative. The organization serves Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy counties through programs coordinated by staff under regional director Denise G. Fanning, governed by a Board of Directors, and supported by volunteers and donors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Assistance Program Provides emergency financial assistance and food pantry services to prevent homelessness in Gainesville and surrounding counties, including help with utility bills, rent/mortgage payments, and food assistance for individuals and families in financial crisis.
• Bridges to Prosperity Financial fitness classes program designed to help individuals and families strengthen their financial wellbeing through free four-session courses available in person or virtually, aimed at poverty reduction.
• HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS) Housing assistance program for individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS, providing ongoing rental assistance, emergency financial help, supportive housing options, and help with moving costs.
• Rural Mobile Outreach Program Mobile food distribution service bringing basic necessities including food, toiletries, and school supplies directly to rural communities across a five-county service area on a monthly schedule.
• English as a Second Language (ESOL) English Language Literacy Program providing learning resources for non-native English speakers through small, personal classroom environments taught by certified ESL instructors, with twice-weekly classes.
• Caring Choices (Adoptions & Pregnancy Assistance) Life-affirming pregnancy counseling and adoption services helping preserve and protect the life of the child, providing care for women and children, and assisting in building families through adoption.
• Food Pantry Food assistance program providing approximately 850 pounds of food per week, serving more than 1,000 people per month with nutritionally balanced food packages including specialized foods for diabetics and bags for homeless clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 137,856 pounds of food provided to 13,728 individuals through food programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles12 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of St. AugustinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent religious organization. Catholic Charities Gainesville is a regional office of the Diocese of St. Augustine, operating under Bishop Erik Pohlmeier. The Diocese provides oversight, brand affiliation, and coordinated disaster response (e.g., Venezuela earthquake relief through Catholic Relief Services).
• Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parent organization incorporated in 1945 that operates regional offices in Gainesville, Jacksonville, Lake City, and St. Augustine, serving 17 counties. Catholic Charities Gainesville is owned and operated by CCB as part of the Diocese of St. Augustine network.
• Catholic Charities USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Catholic Charities network providing disaster relief coordination, such as Texas flood relief efforts where 100% of donations go directly to disaster relief with no administrative fees.
• Area Farms, Grocery Stores, and DistributorsminorOthersLocal food donors including farms, grocery stores, and distributors that provide donated food and fresh produce to supplement the food pantry and Rural Mobile Outreach Program.
• Local Parishes and Civic GroupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Catholic churches and civic organizations that coordinate regular food drives to ensure consistent pantry supplies throughout the year. These partnerships are essential for volunteer engagement and community support.
• Caring ChoicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgram name for the Adoptions & Pregnancy Assistance program. Provides life-affirming pregnancy counseling, adoption services, home studies, and post-legal adoption support. Centralized office coordinating services across 17 counties.
• Feeding AmericaminorOthersThe Lake City Regional Office is a distribution partner of Feeding America/Florida Gateway Food Bank, providing food to partner agencies across the service area.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National hunger-relief organization whose Florida Gateway Food Bank is the upstream supplier for Catholic Charities' Lake City partner network. Indirect peer at the food-distribution layer and a major funder/partner in the chain.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization of 167 Catholic Charities agencies; Catholic Charities Gainesville is an indirect member via the Diocese of St. Augustine. Coordinates national disaster relief and advocacy that channel episodic funding to local offices.
• Lutheran Services Florida: Statewide faith-affiliated human services organization delivering refugee resettlement, foster care, adoption, and behavioral health services across Florida. Broader geographic and program scope but overlapping faith-based social services mission.

Direct peers

• United Way of North Central Florida: Regional funder and convening nonprofit serving the same five counties, funding partner of Catholic Charities Gainesville for emergency assistance. Operates its own community-impact programs and serves as both collaborator and partial competitor for donor dollars.
• Salvation Army of Gainesville: Faith-based nonprofit operating in the same five-county service area with overlapping food pantry, emergency rent/utility assistance, and disaster relief programs. Comparable target population and donation-based revenue model.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society — Diocese of St. Augustine: Catholic lay organization providing direct aid (rent, utility, food) to neighbors in need through parish-based conferences across the same diocese. Closely aligned faith-based social services peer with similar parish volunteer model.
• Bread of the Mighty Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Alachua and surrounding North Florida counties that supplies partner agencies including Catholic Charities' food pantry and Lake City distribution network. Closest direct peer in food distribution mission and geography.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Gainesville: Local affordable housing nonprofit addressing housing instability in Alachua and surrounding counties. Comparable nonprofit scale and donor base, with overlapping beneficiary populations facing rent affordability challenges.
• Catholic Charities Jacksonville: Sister regional office under the same Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. Diocese of St. Augustine parent organization, delivering an identical portfolio of emergency assistance, food, housing, and adoption services in the Jacksonville metro. Directly comparable in mission, funding model, and program mix.

Emerging players

• Interfaith Emergency Services (Panama City / North Florida): Faith-based nonprofit in the broader North Florida region providing emergency assistance (food, rent, utilities) to low-income families. Similar service model but smaller footprint and partial geographic overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CatholicCharitiesGainesville
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-charities-gainesville

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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