Catholic Urban Programs

Stepping in with assistance that helps meet basic human needs so crisis situations can be avoided for individuals and families.Learn more...Human Services OfficeProviding safety and shelter for women, children and families experiencing a loss of housing.Learn more...Holy Angels ShelterAchieving last...

Our History Catholic Urban Programs (CUP) has been providing services throughout Southern Illinois for over 40 years. Founded in 1973 as a department of the Catholic Diocese of Belleville, CUP served the poor of East St. Louis. Over the years, CUP (currently the Human Services Office) has expanded t...