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What Inspires You to Pay it Forward?
As I reflect on the past several months and prepare for the holiday season, I’m mindful of the many times that I have felt the warmth of kindness or the “high-five effect” of accomplishment through collaboration....
by Tara Arras
November 25, 2019
Virtual Food Drive: Be the Reason We are Able to Feed Our Hungry Neighbors
Imagine for a moment that you are an immigrant to this country, trying to build a better life for you...
by Will Espinoza
November 22, 2019
Beth Veihmeyer: Giving Back as a Calling
As the season of giving quickly approaches, Catholic Charities DC is so fortunate to be supported by an incredible community of people dedicated to helping those in need. Throughout the month, we will feature some of...
by bbdeveloper
November 8, 2019
Lou Christopher Takes Over Leadership of Catholic Charities’ President’s Council
Lou Christopher and Lulu Gonella As 2019 draws to a close, Catholic Charities announces that Lou Christopher, vice chairman of...
by Will Espinoza
November 6, 2019
Journey from Immigrant Teen to Business Leader Aided by Mentors
The 1980s were a turbulent time in El Salvador. Consumed by a civil war, thousands of innocent civilians we terrorized...
by Will Espinoza
October 18, 2019
Searching for an Opportunity and Discovering the Spanish Catholic Center
Many who immigrate to the United States embark on the journey to search for better job opportunities, a better life. This was the case for Melida Chacon. Originally from El Salvador, she immigrated to the United...
by Will Espinoza
October 9, 2019
Conference to Explore Trauma-Informed Care for Immigrant Children
Prince George’s County received the third-largest number of unaccompanied immigrant children in the country in 2017, and many others have...
by Will Espinoza
October 4, 2019
Finding Solace at the Spanish Catholic Center
A simple Google search led Gustavo Perez Silverio to the medical clinic of Catholic Charities’ Spanish Catholic Center. Facing mounting...
by Will Espinoza
October 2, 2019
What We Do and Who We Are – Mission of Mercy
Since 2013, Catholic Charities has partnered with the dental societies of Southern Maryland and Mid-Maryland to put on five Mission...
by Will Espinoza
September 4, 2019
Giving Back: Summer 2019
It has been a very busy summer at Catholic Charities, as you will read in this issue of Giving Back....
by Will Espinoza
August 15, 2019