Catholic Social Service Agencies
Abba House
A shelter for pregnant mothers, their children and homeless women
1002 S. Oak St.
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: (501) 666-9718
Convent Phone: (501) 663-3596
Staffed by: Missionaries of Charity
Calix Society of Central Arkansas
A unit of the national Calix Society, which is a Catholic organization that helps alcoholics and their families recover and heal
2500 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: (501) 664-0340
Fax: (501) 664-9186
E-mail: calix@dolr.org
Internet: www.calixsociety.org
Contact: Tom Navin, ext. 336
Catholic Charities of Arkansas
Administrative Offices
2500 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: (501) 664-0340
Fax: (501) 664-9186
Hours: Mon-Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Located in The McDonald Center
Executive Director: Patrick Gallaher, ext. 352
This ministry of the Diocese of Little Rock offers the following services:
- Alcohol and Drug Ministry
- Catholic Adoption Services
- Catholic Campaign for Human Development
- Catholic Charities Immigration Services — Little Rock
- Catholic Charities Immigration Services —Springdale
- Catholic Relief Services
- Parish Social Ministry Office
- Prison Ministry
- Refugee Resettlement Office
- Social Action Office
- Westside Free Medical Clinic
Center for Women in Transition
A ministry for women recently released from jail that offers education, assistance with basic needs, advocacy and mentoring.
1116 Garland St.
Little Rock, AR 72201-1215
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3461
Little Rock, AR 72203
Phone: (501) 372-5522
Fax: (501) 372-5544
E-mail: sla.mcnally@cwitlr.org
Website: www.cwitlr.org
Director: Sister Lee Ann McNally, RSM
Staff: Kathy Kaczmarek, Michelle Cox, Shelly Reichard
To learn more, read "Women find new spiritual life with help from center."
Christopher Homes of Arkansas
A low-income housing ministry for seniors and the mobility impaired
Executive Offices
2417 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: (501) 664-1881
Toll-Free: (866) 486-2136
Fax: (501) 664-1631
Website: www.christopherhomesofarkansas.org
Located on the south side of Byrne Hall at St. John Catholic Center
Executive Director: Jimmy McKinnon, ext. 225
Administrative Assistant: Liz Lopez, ext. 224
Helping Hand
A food pantry and thrift shop
1601 Marshall St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 164228
Little Rock, AR 72216
Phone: (501) 372-4388
Director After Hours/Emergency Services: (501) 681-2332 (cell)
Fax: (501) 372-0405
Hours: Mon. - Thurs., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Director: Bruce Limozaine (lrhelpinghand@att.net)
Community Development Coordinator: Sr. Doris Moore, DC
Administration: Gayle Priddy
Society of St. Vincent De Paul District Council of Arkansas
A Catholic lay organization that provides emergency assistance for local individuals and families in need
President: Lisa Low
1416 W. Poplar St.
Rogers, AR 72758
Phone: (479) 616-1242
Website: http://council.svdpmtc.org/home
- Vice President: Joe Shaughnessy
- Secretary: John Heuser
- Treasurer: Marvin Salinas
- Spiritual Adviser: Dc. David England
The following parishes have a SVDP Conference:
St. Peter the Fisherman Church
221 Dyer St.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Phone: (870) 424-0926
E-mail: jeanne@yellville.net
Contact: Jeanne McDonald
Mother Teresa Conference
St. Vincent de Paul Church
1416 W Poplar
Rogers, AR 72758
Phone: (479) 616-1242
St. John the Baptist and St. Mary of the Springs churches
100 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 538-1062
E-mail: SaintVincentHotSprings@gmail.com
St. Albert Church, Heber Springs and St. James Church, Searcy
21 Park Road
Heber Springs, AR 72543
Phone: (501) 362-8751
Contact: Dc. Bob Morris
Sacred Heart Conference
Blessed Sacrament Church
614 S. Church St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone: (879) 932-2529
St. Michael Conference
54 South St. Mary's Drive
Hardy, AR 72542
Phone: (870) 856-2543
Email: jlheuser1@centurytel.net
Contact: John Heuser, president
St. Anne Church, Berryville and St. Elizabeth Church, Eureka Springs
1844 Hwy 62 West
Berryville, AR 72616
Thrift Store Phone: (870) 423-3572
Contact: Joe Shaughnessy
St. Stephen Benevolent Conference
St. Stephen Church
1300 NE J Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: (479) 696-9361
To learn more, see "Volunteers extend reach, witness of growing Christmas toy drive."
Updated March 28, 2012