Catholic Charities Spokane, began in 1912, when representatives from eight parishes came together to do collectively what none could achieve alone. The following year a constitution and bylaws were adopted for this new organization that called itself the Catholic Social Betterment League. The League's goal was to assist families and individuals to self-support, to health, to better living and self respect.

Reorganized in 1940, the League was licensed by the State of Washington to become Catholic Charities Spokane. Today, Catholic Charities is the largest sectarian social service organization between Seattle and Minneapolis, providing service to people of all religious faiths in the 13 counties of Eastern Washington. Catholic Charities employs 225 people and has an annual budget of $12 million.

Catholic Charities administers 15 programs which provide food, shelter, clothing, education, counseling and support to those in need, regardless of creed:
Bernadette Place
Childbirth & Parenting Alone (CAPA)
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Catholic Relief Services
Christmas Bureau
Counseling
House of Charity
Housing
Parish Social Ministry
Refugee and Immigration Services
Regional Offices
Respect Life
St. Anne's Children and Family Center
St. Margaret's Shelter
Senior Services