Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
Jonathan Rivera, M.S., currently serves as the Volunteer & Program Coordinator at Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio since April 2017. With prior experience as a Public Ally at Public Allies from May 2016 to February 2017, and as a Community Program Liaison and Volunteer at Catholic Charities from November 2015 to February 2017, Jonathan has a strong background in community service and program coordination. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Sociology with a focus on Immigration and Immigration Policy, obtained from The University of Texas at San Antonio between 2013 and 2015, and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice earned from the same university from 2008 to 2012. Additional experience includes an internship at St. Mary's School of Law and a role as a Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at San Antonio, along with earlier employment as a Sales Associate/Cashier at Melrose Family Fashions.
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.