CSS serving those around Opelika

Information courtesy of 
Catholic Social Services
The newest Catholic Social Services’ Office in Opelika provided services to 766 households consisting of 1,865 people in its first full year of operation.
Funded by the Catholic Charities’ campaign, the CSS Opelika office opened in November 2022. Located one mile from the interstate, the office serves Lee, Macon and Russell County residents who were previously served by Catholic Social Services in Montgomery. Tyler Kirsch, formerly of the Montgomery Office, serves as the current Lee County CSS Director. 
CSS provides limited financial/material assistance to those persons who are experiencing difficulty meeting basic needs for themselves or their families. All clients requesting assistance meet with a case worker who assesses their needs and available resources. The most frequent request received is for utility assistance, followed by food and rent. Many clients have experienced loss of a job, a serious health condition, divorce, death within their families, or fleeing domestic abuse making it difficult to make ends meet with the temporary loss of income.
Last year, CSS also provided families with beds, medication, household appliances, diapers, clothing, Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas gifts for local seniors plus restored a water line to a home.
Being fluent in Spanish, receptionist Tatiana Rosario is able to assist and translate for clients whose primary language is Spanish.  Mrs. Tiffany Prickett and Mr. Kirsch conduct client assessments and case work. 
Donations of nonperishable food, diapers, baby wipes, and new in-season clothing as well as cash contributions are welcome.   
CSS is grateful for the encouraging support of local citizens and other community agencies who have been so welcoming. 

The office 2200 Gateway Drive, Suite A, in Opelika is open from 8:30 a.m.-Noon and 1-4:30 p.m. It is closed from noon-1 p.m. for lunch. Appointments are preferred but most walk-ins can be accommodated. To schedule an appointment, call 334-363-0698.