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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, the city’s largest independent social services agency, has announced its Board of Directors for fiscal year...
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 with the Legal Network in 1989, the year it was first formed as the Archdiocesan Legal...
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 newly unemployed Americans. But learning how to financially prepare for the future is still a luxury...
by bbdeveloper
August 14, 2020
Power of Giving: ‘What You Do is So Important’
A mother struggling to feed her family. A middle-aged man seeking assistance for the first time. A family desperate for...
by Will Espinoza
August 7, 2020
Virtual Camps Keep Kids Connected to Each Other and Vital Mental Health Support
As the pandemic continues to affect the D.C. area, it has taken a particular toll on children in low-income neighborhoods,...
by bbdeveloper
July 29, 2020
Filling Stomachs and Soothing Souls: KitchenWork’s Comforting Contribution to the Fight Against Food Insecurity
Honey-glazed chicken, baked ziti, and Salisbury steak are all classic comfort foods. These hearty dishes fill the stomach, soothe the...
by bbdeveloper
July 17, 2020
Sustainability in Bloom: Combining Solar Energy and Pollinators to Maximize Environmental Impact
Credit: Jay Stern/Landmark Photography Since it started generating energy just a few short months ago, Catholic Charities DC’s solar array...
by bbdeveloper
June 26, 2020