Càritas Diocesana de Tarragona

Social support in Tarragona

Càritas Diocesana de Tarragona is a nonprofit linked to the Archdiocese of Tarragona. It welcomes and supports people experiencing poverty or at risk of social exclusion, with priority given to people facing the greatest hardship. Its headquarters are at 16 Carrer Armanyà in Tarragona.

Areas of support

The organization works across several areas of social care:

• Welcome and ongoing support
• Basic needs assistance
• Services for older adults
• Homelessness and access to housing
• Children and young people
• Education and training
• Career guidance and job placement
• Support for migrants

Employment inclusion

The organization runs Arada, a social enterprise, and Obrint pas, a project designed to help migrants whose immigration status is unresolved find employment through Spain's arraigo process. The project provides guidance and support to both employers and participants.

Food access

Càritas Diocesana de Tarragona manages the Food Distribution System (SDA), with 35 distribution locations across the region. The program responds to basic needs while promoting independence, personal support, and social inclusion.

Transparency and funding

The organization publishes an annual report, maintains a transparency portal, and has a whistleblower channel. Its funders include the European Social Fund, Tarragona Provincial Council, Reus City Council, Fundación "la Caixa," Fundación Endesa, Inditex, and Fundación Reddis, among others.

Ways to help

People can give one-time or recurring donations, volunteer, offer a home or commercial space, leave a bequest, or donate clothing. The website provides information about potential tax benefits for donors.

Contact

• Address: 16 C/ Armanyà, Tarragona
• Phone: 877 449 866
• Email: caritas@caritasdtarragona.cat