Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado

What Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado does

Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado (CCSoCo) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered at 429 W. 10th St., Pueblo, Colorado, and serving 29 counties across southern Colorado as the outreach arm of the Diocese of Pueblo. Founded in 1944 and rebranded to its current name in December 2021, the organization delivers a coordinated portfolio of 12 evidence-based programs organized into Family Support Services (Parents as Teachers, HIPPY, SafeCare Colorado, Kinship Navigation, Fatherhood Program), Adult Support Services (Immigration Services, SNAP assistance, ReHire & CW STEP employment services, Representative Payee, Emergency Assistance), and Disaster Recovery. Programs are delivered through home-based visits, office-based consultations, and community group connections rather than through proprietary technology platforms, with no mobile app or API infrastructure identified.

The organization does not charge for services. Its revenue model is a mix of individual donations and in-kind contributions, federal and state government grants and contracts (including SNAP assistance and the LAUNCH Together initiative), and event-based fundraising such as the Espiritu gala and Breakfast & Golf tournament. Funding is supplemented by corporate sponsorships and partnerships with entities including the Diocese of Pueblo, Catholic Charities USA, Impact Charitable, and local media and corporate sponsors. In FY2025/2026, the organization reported serving 3,135 individuals, distributing 13,885 diapers, and serving 3,218 meals.

Governance is provided by a Board of Directors (including Chair Melanie Bravo, Secretary Kristie Dorwart, and members Joe'l DeYoung, Brenda Atencio, Kim Bowman, and Deacon John Chavez) and an executive team led by Executive Director Joe Domko, alongside directors covering Finance, Operations, Mission Advancement, and Programs. The organization has earned the Parents as Teachers Blue Ribbon Affiliate designation (2023) and SafeCare Agency Accreditation for 2026-2027, signaling adherence to nationally recognized evidence-based program standards.

Name

Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado

Legal name

Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado

Website

https://ccsoco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered in Pueblo, Colorado, delivering 12 evidence-based programs — including home visiting, immigration legal services, employment support, and disaster recovery — to individuals and families across 29 counties of southern Colorado.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Human Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Social services
• Family support programs
• Immigration legal services
• Home visiting programs
• Disaster recovery assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Pueblo, Colorado

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute through the organization's website, direct mail campaigns, and in-kind donations of goods such as diapers, food, hygiene products, and children's clothing.
2. Event Revenue: Annual fundraising events including Espiritu gala and Breakfast & Golf tournament generate revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auction items.
3. Government Grants and Contracts: Federal and state government funding through programs such as SNAP assistance, LAUNCH Together initiative, and various evidence-based home visiting programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado is a faith-based nonprofit that delivers free social services to individuals and families across 29 counties in southern Colorado. Its portfolio spans evidence-based home visiting programs (Parents As Teachers, HIPPY, SafeCare), immigration legal services, SNAP food assistance, employment support (ReHire & CW STEP), family development, kinship navigation, disaster recovery, fatherhood programming, home stability, emergency assistance, and representative payee financial management. All programs are provided free of charge to eligible participants through home visits, office consultations, and community group sessions.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado operates as a multi-service nonprofit organization offering a coordinated portfolio of social service programs. The organization provides evidence-based home visiting programs (Parents As Teachers and HIPPY), parent support services (SafeCare Colorado and Kinship Navigation), immigration legal services, food assistance (SNAP), employment services (ReHire & CW STEP), family development, disaster recovery, fatherhood programming, home stability, and emergency assistance. These programs work together to address the comprehensive needs of individuals and families across 29 counties in southern Colorado, focusing on prevention, stabilization, family strengthening, and opportunity building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parents As Teachers (PAT) An evidence-based home visiting program that supports parents and caregivers as their child's first and most important teacher through personalized visits, developmental guidance, screenings, and connections to family resources. Designed for parents and caregivers of young children across southern Colorado.
• HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) An evidence-based home visiting program that helps parents and legal guardians prepare children ages 3, 4, and 5 for kindergarten through weekly visits, a structured 30-week curriculum, storybooks, and hands-on activities.
• SafeCare Colorado A free, voluntary parent support program for parents and caregivers of children from birth through age five, offering practical support with home safety, childhood health, parenting routines, and positive parent-child interactions through three focus areas: Home Safety, Child Health, and Parent-Child Interactions.
• Kinship Navigation A program that supports grandparents, relatives, and other kinship caregivers who are raising children when parents are unable to do so, offering personalized guidance, practical resources, and family-centered support.
• Immigration Services Affordable, confidential immigration legal services providing assistance with citizenship, DACA renewals, family visa petitions, permanent resident card renewals, adjustment of status, consular processing, U Visas, VAWA petitions, and other immigration matters through DOJ-accredited representatives.
• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Food assistance program that helps community members apply for SNAP benefits, recertify their benefits, and resolve questions or issues to continue accessing food support.
• ReHire & CW STEP Supportive employment services providing career support, transitional paid employment, training and credentials, and supportive services for eligible individuals who are unemployed or underemployed in Colorado.
• Family Development Services Services that work alongside families to build stability, strengthen relationships, navigate challenges, and connect with resources, including personalized support, home visits, family-driven goal setting, and community resource navigation.
• Disaster Recovery Support for people and communities affected by disasters, including recovery navigation, urgent assistance, resource connections, and help rebuilding long-term stability.
• Fatherhood Program Programs that support fathers and father figures through classes, mentorship, and resources to strengthen parenting skills and family connections.
• Home Stability Services focused on housing stability and preventing homelessness through assistance with rent, utilities, and housing navigation.
• Emergency Assistance Immediate support services for individuals and families facing urgent needs including food, utilities, and other essential assistance.
• Representative Payee Financial management services for individuals who need assistance managing their Social Security or other benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,135 individuals served in Fiscal Year 2025/2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LAUNCH Together Pueblo County PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCSoCo was part of LAUNCH Together, a five-year initiative with eight funding partners designed to improve social-emotional and developmental outcomes for Colorado's young children and families. Partners include Children First, Pueblo Child Advocacy Center, Health Solutions, Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, Pueblo County Department of Human Services, and St. Mary Corwin Medical Center.
• Impact CharitablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to financially assist undocumented and other workers who lost jobs due to COVID-19 and were not eligible for unemployment insurance or federal stimulus funds through the Left Behind Workers Fund.
• Elmwood Golf CourseminorOthersGolf tournament venue for Play Fore a Purpose event supporting fatherhood programming.
• Pueblo Union DepotminorOthersVenue for Rising Son Breakfast event supporting fatherhood programs.
• Black Hills EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPar-Tee Drink Sponsor for Play Fore a Purpose Golf Tournament.
• Chick-fil-AminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided lunch for golf tournament participants.
• KDZA RadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio sponsor for Espiritu event.
• Diocese of PueblocoreOthersCCSoCo is the outreach arm of the Diocese of Pueblo, inspired by Catholic Social Teaching.
• Catholic Charities USAcoreOthersPart of the Catholic Charities USA network of independent Catholic social service organizations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National network affiliation of which CCSoCo is a member; comparable in mission (Catholic social services) and program categories, but operates at national scale rather than as a single-diocese provider.
• Salvation Army Pueblo Corps: National faith-based nonprofit with a Pueblo-area presence delivering emergency assistance, food, and family services; competes with CCSoCo for the same donor and government-grant pool in the southern Colorado market.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of Central Colorado: Diocesan Catholic Charities affiliate serving Colorado Springs and central Colorado; offers a directly comparable portfolio of family support, immigration, and emergency assistance services within the same state and Catholic Charities USA network.
• Jewish Family Service of Colorado: Faith-rooted human services organization serving Colorado with comparable programs in family support, immigration/refugee services, aging support, and mental health; overlaps with CCSoCo on multiple service lines and competes for similar grant funding.
• Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas: Diocesan Catholic Charities affiliate operating comparable family, shelter, and community programs in Kansas; relevant because CCSoCo's Executive Director previously managed Shalom House, a men's shelter operated by this organization, indicating operational overlap.
• Catholic Charities of Denver: Operates as the social services arm of the Archdiocese of Denver (where CCSoCo's Executive Director previously served); offers comparable family support, immigration, and community services to a Colorado population and shares the Catholic Charities USA network and operating model.
• Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains: Faith-based nonprofit delivering refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, family support, and counseling in Colorado; competes directly with CCSoCo's immigration and family support programs for similar client segments and government funding.

Regional players

• United Way of Pueblo County: Local United Way affiliate operating in the same Pueblo geography as CCSoCo; comparable as a community-resource intermediary that coordinates funding across local human services agencies, though it is a fundraiser/funder rather than direct service provider.

Emerging players

• Family First of Pueblo: Regional community-based organization focused on family strengthening, parenting education, and child welfare prevention in Pueblo County; directly comparable mission and overlapping program categories with CCSoCo's family support services.
• El Pueblo Colorado: Latino community-services organization in Pueblo serving immigrant and low-income families with comparable programs in family support, immigration assistance, and community education; competes with CCSoCo for the same immigrant and Spanish-speaking client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SoCoCharities
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@catholiccharitiesofsouther9763
• Facebookfacebook.com/ccsoco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccsoco
• Instagraminstagram.com/catholiccharitiessoco

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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