Catholic Charities Program Care Packages
Care packs are a meaningful and flexible volunteer project for groups that want to support Catholic Charities clients and programs. Our programs have developed wish lists of care packs they hope to give each client that enters their program. These kits provide personal necessity items that can ease the worries of clients going through challenging times of transition. To ensure each client receives one, we are looking for many volunteers to get involved.
Choose one of the kits below, find a group of interested friends or colleagues, and organize a time to collect supplies and package up the goods. Then reach out to the program contact listed below to organize a drop-off. Our clients appreciate your help and support!
We are currently in need of packs to support three programs.
Welcome Home Reentry Program
Our Welcome Home Reentry program supports returning-citizens in Prince George’s County and DC with accessible housing, jobs, treatment services, and food assistance.
Each pack should include:
– One (1) adult sized backpack
– One (1) set of toothbrush and toothpaste
– One (1) deodorant
– One (1) body soap and lotion
– One (1) disposable razor
– One (1) pair of socks
– One (1) set of hat, gloves (only needed in fall/winter)
– One (1) pair of underwear (women’s sizes XL- 3X; men’s sizes 2XL- 4XL)
Optional items:
– SmarTrip metro card
– Portable alarm clock
– Pocket calendar
– Non-perishable snack
To donate a set(s) of 10 Returning Citizens Welcome Pack please contact Karen McNeal at Karen.McNeal@cc-dc.org
Sanctuaries For Life
Our Sanctuaries for Life program is a pregnancy support program that works to build a network of medical, tangible, emotional and spiritual assistance to women that make a life-affirming decision after facing an unintended pregnancy.
New Life pack should include:
– One (1) small pack of diapers
– One (1) pack of wipes
– One (1) baby care kit: nail scissors, medicine spoon, thermometer, suction bulb
– One (1) small bottle of infant gas drops
– One (1) diaper rash ointment
– One (1) pair of baby booties
– One (1) pack of onesies
– One (1) receiving blanket
– One (1) pack of bibs
Postpartum pack should include:
– One (1) pack of sanitary pads
– One (1) tube of hemorrhoid cream
– One (1) shampoo and conditioner
– One (1) shower gel
– One (1) tube of nipple cream
– One (1) deodorant
– One (1) bath sponge
– One (1) set of toothbrush and toothpaste
To donate a set(s) of 10 Newborn or Postpartum Mother Care Packs please contact Katherine Chicas at Katherine.Chicas@cc-dc.org
Immigration Legal Services
Our Immigration Legal Services (ILS) focuses on the provision of direct legal immigration services to foreign-born individuals and their families. ILS has represented individuals from more than 135 countries around the world needing legal assistance with an immigration matter.
Education Pack should include:
– One (1) backpack
– One (1) spiral notebook
– One (1) binder
– One (1) pack of loose leaf paper
– One (1) Spanish-English dictionary
– One (1) lunch bag
– One (1) pack of pens and pencils
– One (1) combination lock
– A note of welcome and hope
Personal Pack should include:
– One (1) tote or drawstring bag
– One (1) shampoo
– One (1) body soap
– One (1) deodorant
– One (1) washcloth & towel
– One (1) set of toothbrush and toothpaste
– One (1) hairbrush/comb
– One (1) pack of sanitary napkins (for girls; please NO tampons)
– One (1) set of hat, gloves, and scarf (only needed in fall/winter)
– A note of welcome and hope
To donate a set(s) of 10 Unaccompanied Minors Education or Personal Packs please contact Jacqueline Rishty at Jacqueline.Rishty@cc-dc.org