FUNDING FOCUS: EMERGENCY BASIC NEEDS, FOOD
How Catholic Charities Helps Seton Center is a multi-purpose neighborhood community center located in Princess Anne; MD. Staff members at Seton Center work to identify and respond to the needs of local residents; the Hispanic community; and the area’s migrant farm workers. Seton Center’s mission is to provide hospitality; service; and advocacy. The staff at Seton Center strive— to serve those in need— to work toward a more just society— to bring together church and community members as active partners in education of self and pursuit of the values of charity; justice; and freedom Services available at Seton Center include:· Three food programs - the Brown Bag food cooperative; an emergency food pantry; and a government surplus program· Basic Needs Program – helping families to avoid homelessness caused by eviction and to prevent the loss of basic energy services with financial grants· Family strengthening services and case management· Thrift center· Health prevention advocacy· Women’s support groups· Information and referral services