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Answering the Call: Meeting Crisis with Compassion
Several months ago, Catholic Charities DC’s mental health staff were called in to assist in the assessment and stabilization of a 13-year-old child who was presenting concerns of suicidal ideation. Having recently been placed in a…
by Nicholas Albano
September 23, 2026
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He Served His Country. We Served Him Back.
After years of service to his country as a Marine, John, a disabled 75-year-old veteran, was facing eviction from his…
by Nicholas Albano and Alberto Ruisanchez
August 24, 2026
The Chance to Grow and Thrive
David is blind and nonverbal, and lives with several health conditions that affect his mobility outside his home. When he first began services, several providers were unwilling to accept him because of the level of support he required. Today, after more than 10 years with Catholic Charities DC’s Community…
by Nicholas Albano
July 24, 2026
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From Refugee to Renewal
The United Nations estimates that more than 117 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide, many of whom are seeking refugee…
by Nicholas Albano
June 22, 2026
