be a part of our
"Family of Families"

Your support makes all the difference.

The Center is a transformational program equipping more than 300 families – around 1,000 individuals – with the tools and resources needed to empower the entire family to leave the cycle of generational poverty.

Your support ensures that the Center can continue to accompany, support, and empower its “Family of Families” through values-based education, physical+mental+spiritual well-being, skills training, and so much more!

Our generous partners

    • Saint Mary's Visitation Catholic Church | Elm Grove, WI

    • Lumen Christi Catholic Church | Mequon, WI

    • St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Community | McKinney, TX

    • Resurrection Catholic Church | Dubuque, IA

    • St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church| Los Gatos, CA

    • St. Cecilia Church | Tustin, CA

    • The Catholic Community Foundation | Meals Program

    • The Papal Foundation | Carpentry laser cutter & 10-person van

    • Helen Brach Foundation

    • Jacqueline K. Shay Charitable Foundation

    • Kinney Family Foundation

    • Mary V. Duffy Chair Foundation

    • Nesheim Family Foundation

    • Patricio Andrade Marin Estate

    • ROS Foundation

    • Ryan Memorial Foundation

    • Schoenauer Family Foundation

    • The Adikes Family Foundation

    • The Jansen Family Foundation

    • The Siliga Family Trust

    • The Wozniak Family Foundation

    • Dubuque Rotary Club

    • Catherine C. Reiley Charitable Foundation

    • Greater Milwaukee Foundation

    • Knights of Columbus 

    • Fairfield University

    • Le Moyne College

    • University of St. Thomas

    • Regis Jesuit High School

    • Spring Hill College

    • Fairfield College Preparatory

    • Loyola Marymount University

    • Boston College High School

    • Xaverian Brothers High School

    • Loyola University Chicago - Stritch School of Medicine

    • Saint Peter’s Preparatory

    • Bellarmine College Preparatory

    • Stephen T Badin High School

    • The Catholic University of America

    • McQuaid Jesuit High School

    • Gonzaga College High School

    • Fordham Preparatory

    • Xavier College Preparatory

    • Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

    • Assumption University

    • John Carroll University

    • St. John Paul II School

    • Berghammer Construction

    • Shorewest Realtors

    • Premco Associates, Inc 

    • Ahern Industries Inc

    • Packaging Express, Inc 

    • SIP MKE 

    • Lorain’s For Her

  • PREVENTATIVE HEALTH + WELLNESS.

    The Center ensures the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of all members of its “Family of Families.”

    Support!

  • COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

    The Center is interconnected and stands in solidarity with its neighbors throughout Quito. Social justice support & educational opportunities can change the world!

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  • HUMAN RIGHTS.

    The Center believes that each and every person - regardless of age, gender, sexuality, nationality, ethnicity, profession, education, and beliefs - has the right to live a full & dignified life.

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  • VIOLENCE PREVENTION.

    Be it gender-based or intrafamilial, the Center provides the tools and resources to educate the community and support the victims of violence.

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  • FOOD SECURITY + SOVEREIGNTY.

    Access to nutritious foods is a value of the Center. Providing meals, food kits, workshops and courses to learn about nutrition & gardening allows the Center community more autonomy in the health of their family.

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  • Economy + Entrepreneurial Opportunities.

    The Center provides skills & training courses so that its members may use that knowledge to expand their economic reach and even participate in the formal economy.

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  • Technical Education

    Education is the key!

    The Center’s accredited High School Program has two tracks for students to choose from: General Studies and Tech Ed in Metal Mechanics. Support our students on their educational journeys.

    Support!

how you can help!

  • MONTHLY SUPPORT.

    It begins with YOU!

    By choosing to support our “Family of Families” with a monthly gift, you are providing the Center with the commitment needed to cover the costs of various programs needed to help our community break the cycle of generational poverty.

  • SHOPRAISE.

    A simple way to turn your everyday shopping at over 1,000 participating retailers into support for our mission! A percentage of almost everything you buy goes to support our "Family of Families!"

    Get started:

    • Click this link to get the ShopRaise app

    • Use tools in the mobile app to share it with family and friends

    • Shop online to support and help us reach our fundraising goals

    Want to double your impact? Purchasing a gift card and using that gift card to purchase the items in your cart makes all the difference.

  • HOST AN EVENT.

    Help us share the Center’s mission by hosting a fundraising event in your area! We can also help you set up a virtual fundraiser, too!

    Please reach out to our Development Director, Serena Steele, for more information.

  • A LEGACY GIFT.

    It’s never too early to plan for the future!

    Include the Center’s “Family of Families” in your estate plans.

    Please reach out to our Development Director, Serena Steele, for more information.

  • VENMO.

    For gifts less than $250, find us on Venmo: @Center4WorkingFamilies

    *Please note: for gifts less than $250, you will not receive a tax receipt.

  • PAPERLESS TAX NOTICE.

    Provide your full name and address so that we can update our system to begin saving printing costs, labor in assembly and money on stamps by messaging Queta Parks, Donations Manager.

    *Please note: Those of you who give via our online donation platform will automatically receive an email tax notice immediately after your donation is processed.