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Responding When the Immigration Crisis Comes to Us
This “Voices” column originally was published in the Catholic Standard and El Pregonero. By Msgr. John J. Enzler You may have seen news accounts in recent weeks of buses of immigrants arriving in the Washington area...
by Kate Kennedy
May 3, 2022
‘Thank you for helping to make our evolution possible’
President and CEO Msgr. John J. Enzler delivered these remarks at the 2022 Catholic Charities Gala on April 9 at...
by Foster Dennin
April 26, 2022
Caritas! Honorees Recognized at the 2022 Catholic Charities DC Gala
Our volunteers always say “yes” to those in need of a helping hand. During this National Volunteer Month, we are proud to honor a group of individuals through the annual Caritas! Volunteer Recognition program, which recognize...
by Alexandra Porben
April 21, 2022
Expressing Their Faith by Giving to Catholic Charities
By Catherine Lee While serving food at a Catholic Charities breakfast for the homeless, Marcia Shooshan met a man named...
by Kate Kennedy
January 21, 2022
Behavioral Health Services Respond as Demand for Mental Health Help Increases
By Catherine Lee Alexis Daye and Karen Ostlie Members of a Catholic Charities spirituality and recovery group recently published a...
by Kate Kennedy
January 6, 2022
Newcomer Network Provides Hope and Critical Services for Immigrants
By Catherine Lee Five years ago, as an immigrant traveling to the United States, “Liliana” was excited about starting a new life. Engaged to be married, she was looking forward to her wedding and having a...
by Kate Kennedy
January 3, 2022
Changing Course to Meet the Demands of a Global Pandemic
By Catherine Lee On a Friday afternoon this fall, Catholic Charities’ Scott Lewis watched as the driver of a truck...
by Kate Kennedy
December 28, 2021
Become a Shining Star on Our Angel Tree
By Maggie O’Neill All together now: Give! Children are eagerly awaiting Christmas. They are anticipating something special on that day:...
by Kate Kennedy
November 30, 2021
Child Development Center’s Barbara Lankster an Honoree at DC Action Awards
DC Action’s Fall Reception and Awards celebrates the contributions of D.C.’s young adults and District leaders who are making the...
by Alexandra Porben
October 22, 2021
Make a Difference this Fall and Winter by Becoming a Volunteer
With the completion of Summer, the volunteer office is gearing up for a busy Fall and Winter with new opportunities...
by Alexandra Porben
September 10, 2021