A Brighter Future Starts Here

Together, helping families build stability with Pathways Out of Poverty

Padua® Michiana is a Goodwill program first established by Catholic Charities Fort Worth. As the first-ever Padua Mission Site in the nation, we’re establishing a foothold in the quest to end poverty. This program is free to our community and incorporates a proven, research-backed, holistic approach designed to help families build stability, set and achieve goals, and ultimately rise above extremely challenging circumstances.

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How It Works:

Dedicated Team

Individuals in need are paired with a dedicated Case Management Team

Establish Trust

Case Managers provide personalized, judgment-free support when getting to know clients

Explore Opportunities

Case Managers and clients explore housing, employment, education, and healthcare needs

Devise a Plan

A clear plan to keep clients moving toward goals by building skills and exploring tools for emotional and financial resiliency

No Time Limits

Case Managers stand by clients until they gain stability and reach independence

Another Way We Serve Our Mission

Created by Catholic Charities Fort Worth and named after St. Anthony of Padua — the patron saint of the poor — Padua has redefined traditional case management through its client-led, long-term, and research-driven approach. The program honors human dignity by providing support and guidance to those entrenched in poverty.

The adoption of the Padua program is another way Goodwill empowers families to live their most abundant lives through motivation and guidance, while building stability and self-confidence.

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