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Welcoming Newly Arrived Migrants with Empathy and Respect
When threatening phone calls started targeting his wife and daughter in September 2022, Leonardo and his family decided to leave Venezuela. Within two weeks, Leonardo, an employee of an oil company, and his wife sold all...
by Catherine Lee
February 20, 2024
83.33 Society, a Philanthropic ‘Farm Team,’ Marks Fifth Anniversary
What began as an idea to show young professionals the impact of philanthropy has grown into an established giving society...
by Catholic Charities Development Team
February 17, 2024
Using Her Passion and Expertise to Create Awareness of Domestic Abuse
A longtime advocate for the most vulnerable members of society, Laura Yeomans started working about 10 years ago with Msgr. John J. Enzler — then president and CEO of Catholic Charities — on a program for...
by Catherine Lee
February 16, 2024
Bank Training Program Makes Dreams of a Career Come True
A training course at Catholic Charities opens doors to promising career opportunities in finance and customer service. Established in 2018,...
by Foster Dennin
January 19, 2024
Pro Bono Program Has Grown to Better Serve Clients and Attorneys
Every Tuesday, Tim Mulligan, a pro bono attorney for Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington, receives an email that details legal...
by Catherine Lee
October 21, 2023
A New Look but the Same Comforting Care
We are delighted to share the news that Catholic Charities DC has a new website. After months of planning, a redesigned CatholicCharitiesDC.org came online on Sept. 28. Whether you are seeking help, looking for a way...
by Kate Kennedy
October 3, 2023
In Good Hands and God’s Hands
Msgr. John J. Enzler's column was first published in the Catholic Standard. I just returned from a rare month-long vacation....
by Msgr. John J. Enzler
September 23, 2023
Three Cheers to Kennedy School’s Graduating Class of 2023
Friends and family gathered last month at The Catholic University of America to celebrate the achievements and accolades of the...
by Alexandra Porben
July 10, 2023
Catholic Charities Employee Honored for Work with Interns
Janet Brown has worked with interns from Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School for eight years in her job as...
by Foster Dennin
June 20, 2023
Do More on May 17 and Support Catholic Charities’ Angel’s Watch Shelter
On May 17, Catholic Charities is participating in the 11th Annual “Do More 24,” the largest 24-hour online fundraiser in Washington...
by Alexandra Porben
May 8, 2023