To empower all community members toward self-sufficiency;

To enable children in our communities to live in supportive environments that maximizes their potential for development and success;

To support members of our communities who are elderly and/or disabled to live in supportive environments that maximize their potential for health, dignity and respect.

To increase community connectivity and eliminate individual and family isolation.


Our Pledge

For over 7 years Charity and Love has helped thousands of people with life related solutions, yet one thing has remained, our pledge to serve through Charity and Love. 

Our Services

As public services have been reduced in recent years, church and community-affiliated organizations have stepped up to provide for underserved communities. Unfortunately, however, information about these community-based services is not centralized, but scattered community-wide. We have easy-to-find locations and up-to-date information where we provide assistance with finding services to meet your needs. 

1. Programs-Referral Services- (4,955 clients / 2011) Link individuals to public and private services that provide employment coaching, mental health counseling, housing and financial assistance programs.

2. DCF Partnership Services- (9,337 clients / 2011) Assist individuals in applying for DCF benefits including food stamps, cash assistance, Medicaid, and Nursing Home applications with Medicaid premiums paid by the state.

3. Community Education Services - (7,212 clients / 2011) Inform key community members, leaders and organizations about services available to residents to assist with food, clothing, shelter, education and health.

4. Employment or Unemployment - (1,659 clients / 2011) Assist customers to use computer for job search, also apply for unemployment and claim weeks for unemployment.