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Recent News
Dec 06 2009
DC United match against El Salvadorian national soccer team to benefit the Spanish Catholic Center
The match, to be held on June 19 at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC, will in part benefit the Spanish Catholic Center's Langley Park medical clinic. Proceeds from ticket sales will be split between the Center and United for DC and are now available.
Dec 06 2009
Angel's Watch Shelter receives Governor's Award for Victim Assistance
The award was given to Angel's Watch and the Southern Maryland Women's League, whose partnership has enhanced the services at the shelter dedicated to serving women and children fleeing abuse.
Dec 04 2009
Hermano Pedro Day Shelter receives national award from American Psychiatric Foundation
Hermano Pedro Multicultural Day Shelter, a day program providing counseling, clothing, food and support for individuals who are homeless, received the Advancing Minority Mental Health Award, to be presented at the American Psychiatric Foundation's annual meeting.
Dec 04 2009
Share in Hope Food Drive raises over 122,000 pounds of food
Collections from the drive benefit Capital Area Food Bank, Southern Maryland Food Bank, the Spanish Catholic Center and parish-run food pantries throughout the region. In three years, more than 400,000 pounds of food have been collected in the annual drive.
Dec 04 2009
Spanish Catholic Center wins $20,000 grant from Tom's of Maine in online voting!
The Spanish Catholic Center will use the grant to purchase a digital x-ray machine, allowing the clinic to serve an additional 700 uninsured or under-insured clients annually.