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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 stay socially distant. It also helped a volunteer activity at Catholic Charities thrive at a time...
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 in March. The campaign honors our work helping and empowering those less fortunate with a goal...
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
83.33 Society Member Lives Her Faith by Serving the Community Through Catholic Charities
Many young professionals want to help address the D.C. area’s complex social issues, but they often don’t know where to...
by Kate Kennedy
April 30, 2021
Statement on Verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial
A special message from CEO Msgr. John Enzler on the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin: The first principle...
by Kate Kennedy
April 21, 2021
Volunteers Honored for Their Exceptional Commitment to Service
Eight individual volunteers and an Advisory Neighborhood Commission have been honored in the annual Caritas! Volunteer Recognition program, which recognizes...
by Kate Kennedy
April 20, 2021