Programs & Services
The West Side Catholic Center provides a holistic network of services that support individuals and families facing hunger, homelessness, unemployment, and crisis. Rooted in dignity, compassion, and trauma-informed care, our programs meet immediate needs while helping people build pathways toward stability and long-term self-sufficiency. Whether someone needs a hot meal, safe housing, job training, clothing, or family support, WSCC is here with open doors and a welcoming heart.
Nourishing our community with dignity and compassion.
WSCC provides two hot meals a day—six days a week— breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, breakfast and dinner on Saturday. ​
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What We Offer
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Hot breakfasts and lunches served six days a week
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Monthly mobile produce pantry
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Choice pantry providing emergency groceries
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Day-shelter hospitality offering respite, outreach services, and wellness programs
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Providing essentials that restore comfort and dignity.
Street Survival and Wellness Program below are all by appointment.
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Support Includes​ (appointment only)
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Showers, phone access, mailboxes
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Barber services
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Legal & entitlement assistance
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ID and birth certificate voucher help
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Safe shelter and pathways to permanent stability.
Stable housing is life-changing. WSCC provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and long-term support to help families move from crisis to safe, permanent housing.
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Our Housing Programs
WSCC offers two primary housing programs designed to help families secure stability.
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Moriah House – Family Shelter
Moriah House serves mothers, female veterans, and families experiencing homelessness or living in unsafe conditions. Many residents face challenges such as trauma, economic hardship, mental health needs, or limited employment.
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Services Include:
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Safe interim housing with meals and essential needs
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Individualized housing and income plans
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Trauma-informed family services
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Tenancy classes
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Coordination with schools, health providers, and social services
Zacchaeus Housing Solutions (ZHS)
ZHS focuses on rapid re-housing and wraparound support to help families secure and maintain stable housing.
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Key Services:
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Up to 12 months of rent assistance
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Case management for long-term self-sufficiency
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Parenting and family support
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After-Care helping families sustain stability
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Building skills, confidence, and opportunities for employment.
WSCC helps individuals overcome employment barriers and take meaningful steps toward long-term economic stability through personalized coaching, hands-on training, and real job opportunities.
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Opportunities Include
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Culinary Academy (4 weeks):
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Hands-on kitchen training
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ServSafe certification
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Registered Pre-Apprenticeship program
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Strengthening families with guidance, resources, and care.
WSCC provides compassionate, family-centered services to promote wellness, child development, stability, and connection. Our trauma-informed approach supports both parents and children as they work toward positive change.
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Support Includes
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Family Engagement services and activities
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Parenting education and one-on-one coaching
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Developmental screenings and school enrollment assistance
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Resource linkage and advocacy
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Financial literacy guidance and limited financial assistance
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Enrollment in the Family Success Network (FSN) go to form.
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No matter the need, the West Side Catholic Center is committed to walking alongside individuals and families with compassion, respect, and hope. Our Programs & Services work together to create a holistic support system that helps people regain stability and move toward self-sufficiency.