The 400 men and women that make up the Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence rely on your generosity to support the quality continuum of care that provides for their needs.
Approximately 10% of our residents have no family to care for them. We are their family. Well over half of the members of our Communities have a diagnosis of severe to profound intellectual disability and need specialized care to supply their most basic human needs. We do that with love and generosity, recognizing in each individual the image of God.
The Communities Don Guanella and Divine Providence
envision a world where people with intellectual disabilities are respected, accepted, and appreciated for their unique gifts and abilities. In full partnership with Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, families, employees, and volunteers, Don Guanella and Divine Providence offer best practices, caring services, and a quality of life, which enhances the fulfillment of each individual’s God-given potential. In so doing, the program brings hope to many and transforms their lives as well.
Recent News
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Spring 2026 Newsletter
We joyfully share an important milestone in the life of our ministry: the rebranding of our charitable works and ministries under a unified name—Catholic Charities of Philadelphia.
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Building Homes of Faith, Hope – Holly Piccirelli’s Journey with The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence Village
For more than two decades, Holly Piccirelli has dedicated her life to helping men and women with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities live with dignity, joy, and community. “I like to think that I grew up here, right out of college,” Piccirelli said. “And I’ve been here ever since.”
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God’s Presence in a Whiffleball Game? In Challenger League, Believe It
Each week a friendly but fiercely played whiffleball game affirms for the players and their helpers the value of God-given dignity for each person.