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March is National Nutrition Month Pt.2

As March rolls on, so does National Nutrition Month! If the Butternut Squash Lasagna we shared earlier this week made your mouth water, you’re going to love today’s recipe: Turkey Chilli with White Beans! Taking a...
by Will Espinoza
March 27, 2019

March is National Nutrition Month Pt.1

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? Making good food choices is vital to our overall health in...
by Will Espinoza
March 25, 2019

10 Reasons to Attend the Catholic Charities Gala

Hello from the Enzler Society! Despite the frigid temperatures outside spring is, indeed on its way. And in DC that means it’s time for a few unique traditions: cherry blossoms, return of Jazz in the Sculpture...
by Will Espinoza
March 11, 2019

Keeping Healthy Smiles (Children’s Dental Health)

In honor of Children’s Dental Health Month, we asked Dr. Lucciola Lambruschini, Director of Dental Services for some tips about...
by Will Espinoza
February 27, 2019

Success in a New Country

When his mother left her six children in Cameroon to come to the United States, she envisioned creating a better...
by Will Espinoza
February 7, 2019

Dynamic Doctor Duo Serves Patients with Care and Compassion

A neatly dressed toddler ran down the hallway of the Catholic Charities Spanish Catholic Center towards the open-armed Dr. Deirdre Byrne. The joyous embrace embodies Byrne’s dual roles, so does the monogram on her surgical smock:...
by Will Espinoza
February 6, 2019

From Mentor to Friend, a Reentry Program Story

Ramona was living in a halfway house after being incarcerated for more than six years.  She found herself facing many...
by Will Espinoza
January 18, 2019

Why I Adopt From Angel Tree: Dara’s Story

Christmas was always a favorite time of year for Dara Whitley, growing up she knew the presents she asked for...
by Will Espinoza
November 13, 2018

Catholic Charities Weekly Dinner Program Gives Comfort and Community to Vets

A regular fixture each Wednesday at the Catholic Charities St. Maria’s Meals program on G Street, Frank* has been living...
by Will Espinoza
November 8, 2018

Helping Children in Transition

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington assists individuals and families in need regardless of race, status, or economic background....
by Will Espinoza
June 29, 2018