Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County (CCSCC) is a social service agency working in Santa Clara County and San José, California. Its stated purpose is to help people rise out of poverty and overcome barriers to self-sufficiency and wellness. Services are delivered through a family-focused, neighbourhood-based wraparound model aimed at vulnerable and underserved communities.
The agency runs programmes spanning healthcare access, education, youth development and community engagement. Its Mobile Medical Clinic brings healthcare services directly to underserved populations in Santa Clara County. The CORAL after-school programme provides literacy support and STEAM activities across San José schools. The BEST programme works with the City of San Jose Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force on case management and outreach for youth, while the Gardner Community Center offers advocacy and community engagement services.
CCSCC describes itself as mission-driven, with an emphasis on compassion and equity and on measurable impact in the lives of families and individuals. Its work sits across several fields: social services, healthcare access, after-school education, youth gang prevention, and community advocacy. Further information is available at catholiccharitiesscc.org.
