Looking for ways to give back this month? You've come to the right place!
From offering diverse volunteer opportunities that enable individuals to make a difference, to providing avenues for donations that support our programs and clients, Catholic Community Services of Utah invites you to join us in executing our mission.
Below, you’ll find CCS’ current, most pressing needs and the ways that you can get involved.
Hunger Action Month Food Drive
Through the operation of the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank, CCS strives to ensure that those experiencing hunger in the Ogden community have access to the food they need.
One way you can join us in this mission is by participating in CCS' Hunger Action Month Food Drive in September. Donations can be made at 2504 F Ave. Ogden, UT on weekdays from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm from September 1 to 30.
High priority needs include jam, peanut butter, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned meat, soup, beans, macaroni and cheese, grains (cereal, pasta, rice, etc.), canned spaghetti sauce, and Hamburger Helper.
You can prepare this month by letting us know if you or your business would like to collect donations. Please contact Durrell Annis at
Shoes, Clothing, Lotion and Sunblock Needed at Basic Needs Salt Lake
CCS’ Basic Needs Salt Lake serves those in our community impacted by homelessness, as well as food and income insecurity.
Currently, the facility is in need of shoes, clothing, lotion, and sunblock. Gently used shoes and clothing are accepted.
Donations can be made through our Amazon Wishlist, or dropped off at 437 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. More information can be found here.
Work with Refugee Resettlement's Job Developers
CCS' Refugee Resettlement Job Development team's primary goal is to assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency by providing services designed to help them obtain employment. The team conducts intake assessments to understand each client’s needs and develops an individualized Employment Plan.
The Job Development team is always seeking partners with employment opportunities for clients. If you have a connection to share, please contact Mahamud at
Housing Donations Needed for Refugee Clients
CCS' Refugee Resettlement team works hard to make sure that all clients settling into life in Utah have a place to call home. You can play a part by donating housing or renting to incoming refugee clients. If you're interested, please complete this form. Upon completion, someone from our housing team will be in touch should a need arise that your donation can remedy.
The Refugee Resettlement team is also in need of household items to set up homes for newly arrived refugee families. Explore our Amazon Wishlist to view current high priority needs and donate. Learn more here.
Household Items Needed for Refugee Clients
CCS' Sharehouse is currently in need of car seats and cleaning supplies for newly arrived refugee clients. Donations can be made through our Amazon Wishlist. Alternatively, donations can be dropped off at 440 S 400 W Suite D & E in Salt Lake City on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-4:00 pm.
Become a Refugee Family Mentor
There are plenty of ways to volunteer with the refugee community here in Utah! Currently, CCS has a need for Family Mentors for newly arrived refugee clients.
Thank you for the many ways that you choose to come alongside CCS in serving our community!