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Congratulations to Cardinal-Designate Gregory
The staff and leadership of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington extend their hearty congratulations and best wishes to Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, who has been named a cardinal by Pope Francis. As the social...
by Kate Kennedy
October 28, 2020
Volunteers Give Back by Farming for the Hungry
While the pandemic forced us to suspend most of our long-standing volunteer activities, we were able to introduce new opportunities...
by bbdeveloper
October 27, 2020
Former Ambassador Helps Immigrants as Pro Bono Attorney
By Daniel Clune Working with Catholic Charities representing undocumented immigrants on a pro bono basis has given me the opportunity to use my legal skills to assist good people contributing to the growth of our country....
by Kate Kennedy
October 22, 2020
Volunteering in the Age of Coronavirus
In the last year, 6,852 people volunteered more than 110,000 hours to serve people in need through Catholic Charities DC....
by bbdeveloper
October 16, 2020
Kevin Virostek Named Chair of Catholic Charities Board of Directors
Three Washington Area Community Leaders Join the Board WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2020 — Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington,...
by Kate Kennedy
September 30, 2020
Mental Health Services Adapt to Changing Needs
Many Washingtonians who are homeless or live in poverty also struggle with mental health issues. Catholic Charities DC’s behavioral health department provides this vulnerable population with the care and community they need to lead more independent...
by bbdeveloper
August 26, 2020
Changing Lives for the Better: My Work as a Volunteer
By John McCarthy I have worked with the Catholic Charities Legal Network throughout my entire legal career. I began working...
by Will Espinoza
August 24, 2020
Virtual ESOL Classes Expand Job Prospects for Immigrants
From hosting large-scale food distributions to providing rental assistance, Catholic Charities has quickly mobilized to meet the basic needs of...
by bbdeveloper
August 19, 2020
Father John: Reimagining Safe and Effective Ways to Serve
By Msgr. John J. Enzler, President and CEO “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Here at Catholic Charities, we...
by Will Espinoza
August 17, 2020
National Financial Awareness Day: FSN Offers Financial Literacy Lifeline
As the pandemic continues to impact the economy, understanding personal finance has become a vital survival skill for millions of...
by bbdeveloper
August 14, 2020