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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 for volunteers. Do you want to make a difference in your community? Say Yes! to the...
by Alexandra Porben
September 10, 2021
Deacon Candidates Spend the Summer in Service ‘Seeing God in Others’
Two men preparing to become permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of Washington are volunteering in summer service projects with Catholic...
by Kate Kennedy
August 26, 2021
Art Nights Create Safe Space for Youth to Express Themselves
Article by Alex Gangitano and Margaret Crilley Earlier this year, the Enzler Society launched a monthly paint night series for the clients at Catholic Charities’ Youth Transitional Program (YTP), a former transitional shelter for college-aged men....
by Kate Kennedy
August 16, 2021
Dinner Delivery Allows Volunteers to Continue to Serve During Pandemic
Article by Thomas Canary, Summer 2021 Intern Food delivery took off during the pandemic, as people looked for ways to...
by Kate Kennedy
August 5, 2021
Internships Allow Students to Apply Education to Real-Life Experiences While Serving Others
Article by Thomas Canary, Summer 2021 Intern Each year, thousands of people volunteer with Catholic Charities, from spending a few...
by Alexandra Porben
July 29, 2021
Community Distributions Bring Fresh, Nutritious Food Where It Is Needed Most
Article and Photos by Thomas Canary On a recent summer afternoon, a dozen volunteers braved 100-degree heat to distribute 250 boxes of food, each representing a week’s worth of meals, to those in need in the...
by Alexandra Porben
July 8, 2021
Congratulations to the Kennedy School Graduates, Class of 2021
On June 15, friends and family gathered at Catholic University to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class of the...
by Alexandra Porben
June 23, 2021
In ‘Plant It Forward,’ Food Bank Encourages Gardening
As spring arrived in the area, our Southern Maryland Food Bank was already working on how it could use the...
by Alexandra Porben
June 21, 2021
On May 19, Help Catholic Charities “Do More”
We were proud to announce the capital campaign – “Our Community, Our Commitment, Our Legacy” during Catholic Charities’ annual gala...
by Alexandra Porben
May 13, 2021
Catholic Charities Becomes a Trusted Source of Information on COVID-19
Catholic Charities is playing an important role in helping vulnerable members of the community get accurate information about COVID-19 and...
by Kate Kennedy
May 10, 2021