Serving Bay, Gulf, Washington, Calhoun, Jackson, and Holmes Counties!

Panama City, Florida 32401
Phone: 850-763-0475
Fax: 850-763-2969
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00a-4:00p
Friday – 8:00a-1:00p
Food Pantry Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00a – 2:00p
Tuesday 1:00p – 3:00p
Friday 10:00a – 12:00p
The Panama City office is located in the eastern area of town and is convenient to Highway 98 that runs west to east, and highways 231 and 77 which run north to south. An eclectic population exists in these 6 counties; from the seasonal high tourist- occupied Panama City Beach, to the equally beautiful beaches but slower pace of Mexico Beach; from the more rural areas of Vernon and Chipley to our north to the more populated area of Panama City, one of the 8 municipalities in Bay County.
Catholic Charities is a United Way affiliate agency and an active member of the Homeless and Hunger Coalition of Northwest Florida.
SERVICES OFFERED BY THE PANAMA CITY REGIONAL OFFICE:
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
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ADOPTION COUNSELING
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SHELTER SERVICES
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THRIFT STORE
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BRIDGES TO CIRCLE
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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Success Stories In Panama City
Recent News

December 20, 2012
Bridges to Circles of Bay County has been instrumental in changing the lives of low-income residents in the Bay County area for the past year. Adults in Bridges have been actively attempting to journey out of their struggling circumstances and attain self-sustainability. For some, this has meant going back to school to attain their GED or going back to college [...]

“One Step at a Time” was the theme for the second Bridges to Circles of Bay County class to complete the ”Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’-By World” course. A celebration took place on November 15, 2012 to commemorate the end of this first phase of the Bridges to Circles Initiative. ”Getting Ahead” participants are motivated to [...]

October 22, 2012
Congratulations to a couple of Bay County’s new homeowners! Corey McGee and Lisa Hardy recently moved into a home they can finally call their own. It has been a long road for this couple who has been struggling to move out of poverty. Corey and Lisa decided over two years ago that they wanted something better for themselves and their daughter, [...]
September 21, 2012
In an ongoing effort to provide help and hope to Florida Panhandle individuals and families adversely affected by the Deep Water Horizon oil spill in 2010, Executive Director Mark Dufva of Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida announced a new jobs initiative today known as Spirit Works. Read Full Story Here!
September 6, 2012
Bridges to Circles of Bay County is seeking volunteers to work with individuals/families attempting to move out of poverty. As an ally, you will help people as they work on thier goals to self-sufficiency. All perspective Allies must complete Ally 101 before being matched with a family trying to move out of poverty & ALL volunteers for Bridges [...]
August 22, 2012
Bay County residents were able to get a glimpse into the life of a person living in poverty as they participated in a poverty simulation hosted by Bridges to Circles of Bay County, a Catholic Charities Initiative, in Panama City. The event was held at Grace Presbyterian Church on August 21st and was an eye-opening experience for many that participated. [...]
May 2, 2012
Please join us on May 16, 2012 for Catholic Charities Twice Treasured Thrift Store OPEN HOUSE! We are very excited to welcome our community in to see all of the changes in our stores. We have saved some wonderful “finds” for our loyal customers! If you love thrifting, you won’t want to miss our open [...]
May 1, 2012
First “Getting Ahead” class of the Bridges to Circles of Bay County Initiative. Also pictured are Class Facilitator Naomi Sharp and Community Organizer Barbara Moore Bridges to Circles (BTC) of Bay County’s First “Getting Ahead in Just Gettin-By’ World” Graduating class held their ceremony on April 26, 2012. The class is designed to help people help [...]
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