Are there interests/activities you could be involved in that do not involve a partner? Since you are at Square 1 again can you change squares?
Are there Vol opportunities in the area? My X Inlaws were involved a unwed mother's mission. I believe they received more than they gave in ways one could not imagine.
Since you are Catholic maybe there is some opportunities with Catholic Social Services.
"All I want is a weeks pay for a day's work" Steve Martin