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Knowing That Gifts Will Go Where Needs Are Greatest
By Catherine Lee Anne Kline remembers precisely the moment she met her future husband, Geoff Pohanka. She was at a black-tie charity event in 1998 when he walked up and asked her to dance. Successful, well-established...
by Foster Dennin
January 3, 2023
A Christmas Message from Father John
I have realized more and more this month that so many of the good things that happen at Catholic Charities...
by Father John Enzler
December 21, 2022
‘The Arms of Catholic Charities Are in A Lot of Places in The Area’
By Catherine Lee Several of Christiana Fabare’s eight children are struggling with serious medical conditions. She has diabetes, and her husband is being treated for prostate cancer. Their house needs repair. When utility bills are due...
by Foster Dennin
December 13, 2022
Greeting Weary Travelers with Compassion
By Sister Sharlet Ann Wagner, CSC Sister Sharlet Ann Wagner, CSC, Executive Director of the Newcomer Network On April 12,...
by Foster Dennin
December 13, 2022
Community Comes Together in A Housing Emergency
Imagine overcoming obstacles to find a place to call home only to lose that home in a fire. That was...
by Foster Dennin
December 12, 2022
Turkey Donations A Blessing for Those in Need of a Thanksgiving Meal
Gratitude, community and turkeys. These are three pillars that make Thanksgiving special, and they came together as Catholic Charities hosted turkey and food distributions this week for the many people it serves. “I’ve always loved Thanksgiving,”...
by Christina DeNovio
November 24, 2022
SHARE Your Time by Volunteering with a Food Program
By Christina DeNovio With the holidays approaching, now might be the time you consider reaching out to communities in need...
by Foster Dennin
November 3, 2022
Be The Reason A Child Wakes up to A Gift on Christmas Morning
By Christina DeNovio Gift-giving is a staple of the holiday season. Every year, parents look forward to seeing the joy...
by Foster Dennin
October 31, 2022
Virtual Food Drive Will Provide Much-Needed Help as Hunger Persists
By Christina DeNovio Although what seems to be the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic is behind us, over one-third of...
by Foster Dennin
October 17, 2022
Legal Network Tournament Exceeds Its Goal Thanks to Golfers
By Christina DeNovio Members of our community showed their support for the Catholic Charities Legal Network on Monday, Sept. 26,...
by Foster Dennin
October 6, 2022