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Catholic Charities Presents Seven Exceptional Volunteers with Caritas! Honors

Seven Catholic Charities volunteers were honored for their extraordinary commitment and contribution to the work of Catholic Charities at the annual Caritas! reception on April 10, 2025, at the Saint Pope John Paul II National Shrine....
by Alexandra Porben
April 14, 2025

Health Care Network Provides Life-Changing Treatment for the Uninsured 

For years, while living in Honduras, Pablo Ramos was a familiar figure in his town, serving as mayor for more...
by Catherine Lee
February 19, 2025

Working Alongside Clients to Help Them Achieve their Financial Goals

At Mulumba House in Washington, D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood, Daniel Kinard talks about the challenges of returning to the city where he was raised after spending almost 34 years in prison. He struggled to find both a...
by Catherine Lee
January 24, 2025

Helping to Change Lives in Ward 7 and 8 One Scholarship at a Time

With a team of social workers and graduate students, Catholic Charities’ Compass program helps residents of Wards 7 and 8...
by Alexandra Porben
January 8, 2025

Giving Back after a Life of Fulfillment

Sharlene Hardy was a proud graduate of Catholic Charities’ Kennedy School, where she completed her studies in 1976. Her time...
by Foster Dennin
January 8, 2025

Teaming up with High Schools to Provide More Service Opportunities

By Catherine Lee Wearing disposable gloves, Storee Denson struggled to open a thin plastic bag at a food-bagging table outside Catholic Charities’ G Street headquarters. Looking up, Denson realized he had to pick up the pace...
by Catherine Lee
December 15, 2024

Embracing Life Beyond the Finish Line

Running always has been a reliable outlet for Keith Vasser, allowing him to focus and strive toward his goals. On...
by Foster Dennin
October 28, 2024

Empowering Individuals Through Language Education

For Nathalia Marcano, Catholic Charities’ English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program was an avenue to continue to grow...
by Foster Dennin
July 12, 2024

Indoor Choice Food Pantry Opens in Montgomery County

The Catholic Charities Center in Montgomery County opened its Choice Food Pantry on July 9, bringing much-needed relief to families...
by Foster Dennin
July 9, 2024

Students Find Summer Service Program a Special Learning Experience

Nine high school students toured Catholic Charities locations, learning about the agency’s assistance and doing service projects last week as...
by Kate Kennedy
July 3, 2024