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Thankfulness: With Each St. Maria’s Meal, Gratitude

By Msgr. Charles Antonicelli On Wednesdays, I have been spending the dinner hour in front of Catholic Charities’ offices on G Street NW, greeting the homeless and hungry as they arrive for St. Maria’s Meals. As...
by Kate Kennedy
November 9, 2020

Volunteer Dental Providers Continue to Care for Patients

At Catholic Charities, we understand that dental care is critical to our clients’ overall well-being, even during a pandemic. Each...
by bbdeveloper
November 9, 2020

D.C. Medical Clinic Transitions to Volunteer Model

Last year, Catholic Charities’ professional service volunteers donated $24.7 million in pro-bono assistance to the people we serve. From legal aid to dental care, these providers contributed life-changing support to our clients. So when we reopened...
by bbdeveloper
November 3, 2020

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...
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...
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