Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
Elizabeth Perales has over 9 years of work experience in various roles within Catholic Charities and Lankenau Hospital. Elizabeth most recently served as the Vice President of Programs at Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio. Prior to that, they were the Executive Director at Catholic Charities Guadalupe Community Center. Elizabeth also held the position of Director of Programs and Community Outreach at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. Elizabeth began their career as a Crisis Intervention Case Manager at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio and worked as a Medical Office Assistant at Lankenau Hospital.
Elizabeth Perales attended Saint Joseph's University from 2009 to 2013, earning a Bachelor's of Science degree. Elizabeth majored in Interdisciplinary Health Services, Health Care Ethics, and Spanish.
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
Catholic Social Service Agency Established in 1941 to serve clients located in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The main office is located at 202 West French Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212 (210) 222-1294. Guadalupe Community Center is located at 1801 West Caesar Chavez Blvd. For 75 years, Catholic Charities has been helping those most in need in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. As the official social service arm of the Catholic Church, we serve over 55,000 people a year – the hungry, the homeless, the desperate, and those needing help facing life’s daily challenges. With over 25 programs, we serve people of all faiths and all walks of life, from those not yet born to those at the end of life’s journey. Called to live out the gospel mandate to “love thy neighbor,” with a presence in more than 19 counties, we serve those in need without regard to race, creed, or nationality. Within the past few years Catholic Charities has expanded its services to the community by bringing other organizations under its umbrella, including Senior Community Services in 1999, Catholic Counseling & Consultation Center and Guadalupe Home in 2001, San Antonio Birth Doulas in 2005, and Guadalupe Community Center in 2006.