Welcome to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington's online home!

We're so grateful you have stopped by to learn more about our work, our mission and how you can be part of an organization serving more than 100,000 men, women and children every year.

We offer families, individuals and children living in poverty or isolation services that address needs which are often complex and intertwined. Whether it be legal care, housing, health care, education, employment or simply care during a crisis, Catholic Charities is answering the most pressing human needs in Washington, DC, and the Maryland counties of Montgomery, Prince George's, Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's.

And we invite you to join us. Only through the thousands of donors and volunteers -- all people of good will -- are we able to carry out our work in the community. I invite you to explore our site -- each of our programs has a page dedicated to its work. Under our donate section, learn about the many ways you can support us. You can reach a member of our Catholic Charities Foundation staff if you have questions about making a gift.

Thank you for your visit, and for your interest in improving our community through help that empowers and hope that lasts.


Ed Orzechowski
President and CEO