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Capuchin Brother’s Baking Talents Bring Extra Joy to Food Distribution
Simple things often give us the greatest comfort. So when Capuchin Franciscan Brother Andrew Corriente considered what to bake for a Catholic Charities DC food distribution, he focused on classic flavors that provide comfort. The result?...
by Kate Kennedy
May 21, 2020
Get Help: A Guide to Catholic Charities Resources
We at Catholic Charities DC remain committed to serving those in need. For help, contact us at GetHelp@cc-dc.org or call...
by Will Espinoza
May 21, 2020
Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month: The Esquivel Family’s Story
May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month. While this rare and fatal disease may be unfamiliar to some, it affects tens of thousands of Americans. At Catholic Charities we are proud to be one of a very...
by bbdeveloper
May 15, 2020
St. Jude’s Project: A Compassionate Approach to Caring for an Underserved Population
May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month. While this rare and fatal disease may be unfamiliar to some, it affects tens...
by bbdeveloper
May 8, 2020
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: Perpetua’s Story
Perpetua came to the United States more than 10 years ago in hopes of one thing: earning enough money to...
by bbdeveloper
May 1, 2020
Join us on May 5 to ‘Do More’
Since this crisis began, we consistently hear one thing from members of the entire Catholic Charities community: “I want to do more.” Our supporters, many of whom have been forced to shelter in their homes, feel...
by bbdeveloper
April 28, 2020
Inspirational Volunteers Honored with Caritas! Awards
Two extraordinary volunteers have been honored with special awards as part of Catholic Charities’ Caritas! recognition program. Kathleen McGuan, a...
by Will Espinoza
April 23, 2020
Spanish Catholic Center Volunteer Recognized by CCUSA
Ines Campusano is a longtime volunteer at the Spanish Catholic Center, part of Catholic Charities DC’s family of programs. She...
by Will Espinoza
April 22, 2020
Volunteers Continue to Serve Even as They Social Distance
Normally during a week, dozens of volunteers bring the love of our community to Catholic Charities’ clients as they contribute...
by Claire Sanfilippo
April 21, 2020
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: Tala’s Story
Tala arrived in the United States more than 10 years ago from the Philippines after being contacted by Filipino recruiting...
by bbdeveloper
April 20, 2020