Catholic Charities DC an Independent Social Services Agency
Inspiring Hope. Building Futures

We give help that empowers and hope that lasts as the most comprehensive provider of social services in D.C. and suburban Maryland.
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Our services are available to anyone regardless of race, religion, orientation or status. We offer access to food, a warm place to rest and attention to physical and mental needs through eight areas of care:
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What’s Happening at Catholic Charities
Case Management: Walking Alongside Clients on Their Journey to a Better Life
William Richardson had lost his job and could no longer tolerate the turbulence of life at home. In October 2021, he left and started staying at the New York…
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Educating Young Minds Since 1997 and Anticipating the Future Conway Education Center
Teaching is a work of the heart, and Barbara Lankster, a program manager at Catholic Charities’ Child Development Center, has gone above and beyond to help educate and inspire young children…

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