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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 would find their way under her family’s tree. She had a fortunate upbringing and knew her...
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
An Award Ceremony Worth Celebrating
This post was written by: Luke Garrett, Summer Intern. Pure joy is a strong sentiment to come by and, at times, even difficult to define. Despite this thorny truism, The Annual Kennedy School Awards Program transcended...
by Will Espinoza
June 21, 2018
More Than A Snack: Senior Snack Sak Program
It is common knowledge that we need healthy food and proper nutrition to survive and thrive, but in our society...
by Will Espinoza
May 21, 2018
In Memory of James Daniel (JD) Murphy, Jr.
Catholic Charities is saddened by the loss of one of our dear friends, JD Murphy. While his entrepreneurial spirit and...
by Will Espinoza
April 17, 2018
Volunteering Can Bring Unexpected Joy
Volunteers are the backbone of the SHARE Food Network. The core mission of the program is to provide fresh, nutritious...
by Will Espinoza
February 14, 2018
A woman with nowhere else to turn
Scared, with no one to turn to, Carla* was in a country where she didn’t speak the language and had...
by Will Espinoza
January 14, 2018