History
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia (CCEVA) was founded in 1932 as the Norfolk Bureau of Catholic Charities to care for widows, orphaned and abandoned children. More than ninety years later, our mission has expanded to include services for ALL people in need, not just Catholics, in six main areas: Family Engagement, Financial and Housing Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Adult Care Services, Adoption Services and Senior Services.
CCEVA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit agency, fully licensed and accredited by the Council on Accreditation, and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. CCEVA is a member of our parent organization, Catholic Charities USA.
CCEVA has consistently maintained one of the lowest combined fundraising and administrative costs of all charities in the Commonwealth of Virginia at 9-11% annually. Strong stewardship is both our obligation and our promise to people who give so generously of themselves, their ideals, and their resources.
Mission
Grounded in faith, Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia serves all, providing professional services, and inspiring hope.
Vision
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia enables a community where basic human needs are met, and every person’s life is held sacred.
Values
In order to remain faithful to our mission, Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia is guided by these core values: Service, Compassion, Empowerment, Dignity and Sanctity of Life, and Stewardship.
Culture
Being good stewards of the resources entrusted to us, we serve in faith with compassion, collaboration, and respect.
The impact we make
Our Work Makes a Difference
families and individuals served annually and growing
We Help People in All Stages of Life
Our Impacts
$491,000 distributed to prevent evictions and stabilize families in need.
More than 62,000 diapers distributed and 917 families provided with pregnancy & new parent support, baby supplies and clothing.
1,245 mental health counseling sessions provided and 365 families served.
More than 691 budget, credit and financial counseling sessions provided. 380 clients attended free financial and disaster preparedness education classes.
Over 5,189 hours of care provided to seniors through our respite and companion care programs.
100% of mentally incapacitated adults had all of their physical, social, medical and financial needs addressed, ensuring that they were free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Collectively, 12 Strive & Aspire graduates achieved a 724-point increase in credit scores, increased their annual incomes by a combined total of $157,142, earned 4 higher education degrees, started 2 new businesses, and earned 6 certifications.
97 clients counseled by certified housing counselors to be prepared for first-time home buying; 91 clients purchased their first home; 6 clients preparing for closing.
56 clients counseled to qualify for the VA Housing SPARC program (Sponsoring Partnerships & Revitalizing Communities) enabling first-time homebuyers to receive a 1% adjustment to their interest rate.
15 clients assisted to qualify for the VA Housing FirstHome Dream program enabling first generation homebuyers to receive a 2% reduction in their interest rate.
404 families served with basic needs, clothing, food, resources and material assistance on the Eastern Shore.
4,293 hours of brief services supporting visitors with resource navigation, referrals, contact information, and connections to external assistance.
Leadership Team
Tracy Fick
Rebecca Irizarry
Lisa Camlin
Mirlande Sledge
Vanessa Dunlap
Mark Bleil
Alexis Beaver
Yashica James
Katie Hopkin
Brenda Adams
Dee Dee Ferris
