Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse proclaims Christ’s Gospel of Life and promotes human dignity by alleviating poverty and strengthening individuals and families. If you would like to put your faith into action, please contact Karen Becker (608) 782-0710 ext. 202.

Current Volunteer Opportunities available:

SOJOURNER HOUSE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION EAU CLAIRE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH - 5:30 PM at the Sojourner House.
We are in need of all types of volunteers, but we are especially in need of those late night volunteers. All the guests are usually asleep, so this shift is a perfect time to enjoy some peace and quite - get some reading in - write letters. Join us to learn more!!

SOJOURNER HOUSE VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTIONS - click here to learn more about volunteering at the Sojourner House, the new homeless shelter in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

LA CROSSE WARMING CENTER 2011-2012 VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS

Winter Warming Center Volunteer Descriptions

UPCOMING Special Event Volunteers Needed!
Wausau Lenten Luncheon - Friday, February 24th
Volunteers needed: Thursday, February 23 for set up at St. Michael's Catholic Church; noon to 4 PM.
Friday, February 24; 9:30am - 2:00pm. Help with luncheon prep and clean-up. Call 715-849-3311 if you are interested in helping!
La Crosse Lenten Luncheon - Wedneday, March 21st
Volunteers needed! Monday, March 19, Tueday, March 20, and Wednesday March 21. We will need help with setting up environment and decorations, prep with food, serving, and clean up. Call 608-782-0710 x202 or email Lenten Luncheon Volunteer to assist us with this wonderful event! Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Front Desk Receptionist -La Crosse Office - Hours 12:30 - 4:00 PM -Main duties include answering incoming phone calls, greeting clients, answering questions about Catholic Charities’ programs and assisting staff with projects as needed.  Can’t do it every Tuesday but would still like to help?  Give us a call we are always looking for subs! Training provided! Must have the ability to welcome all who enter as Christ and maintain confidentiality. To learn more email kbecker@cclse.org or volunteer click here.

Men’s Clothes Closet/Food Pantry Assistance – La Crosse Office - Dates and Times needed: Mondays 1-3 pm; Tuesdays 9-11 am; Thursdays 1-3 pm.  Escorting Clients to and from the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry, assisting with selections, and informing receptionist of items given.  Whether you can do it every week or only once a month, we need your help!

Financial Counseling Department Admin Assistant/Assistants - Assistant would be responsible for file work, data entry, mailings, and general administrative support.  All training is provided.  This is a new volunteer position at Catholic Charities so we are able to set the dates and times to your schedule.

Front Desk Volunteers needed - All of our offices could use your help! Call them today to find out how you can volunteer!
Wausau Office - call 715-849-3311 or email - phornung@cclse.org.
Stevens Point office - call 715-344-2500 or email jwoyak@cclse.org
Prarie du Chien office - call 608-326-1616 or email smarx@cclse.org
Eau Claire Office - call 715-832-6644 or email mbruce@cclse.org.

Donating online

If you would like to donate by mail, our address is:

Development
Catholic Charities
3710 East Ave. South
P.O. Box 266
LaCrosse, WI 54602-0266

Donating by Electronic Funds Transfer

If you are interested in making automatic monthly contributions via electronic funds transfer, but do not want to donate online, please click on "Print Form" below, print the form, fill it out and send it to us at the above address with a voided check for the account from which you want the transfers to originate.

Making an in-kind or stock donation

If you are interested in making an in-kind or stock donation, please e-mail us or give us a call at 1-888-212-HELP.