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Empowering Individuals Through Language Education
For Nathalia Marcano, Catholic Charities’ English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program was an avenue to continue to grow her career after she came to the United States from Venezuela. “People who want to learn...
by Foster Dennin
July 12, 2024
Indoor Choice Food Pantry Opens in Montgomery County
The Catholic Charities Center in Montgomery County opened its Choice Food Pantry on July 9, bringing much-needed relief to families...
by Foster Dennin
July 9, 2024
Students Find Summer Service Program a Special Learning Experience
Nine high school students toured Catholic Charities locations, learning about the agency’s assistance and doing service projects last week as part of a special summer service program. The juniors and seniors from six schools visited programs...
by Kate Kennedy
July 3, 2024
Caps Off to the Kennedy School’s 2024 Graduates
On Wednesday, June 12, friends and family gathered at The Catholic University of America to celebrate the achievements of the...
by Alexandra Porben
June 18, 2024
This Fall, Join Countless Others and Help Serve Those in Need
Summer may have just begun, but we already have your fall plans scheduled. The volunteer office is recruiting 100 volunteers...
by Alexandra Porben
June 13, 2024
New Donation Brings ‘Pizza for a Smile’ to Catholic Charities’ Clients
One thousand pizzas donated by local restaurants in collaboration with the nonprofit People of Hope will be given out to participants in Catholic Charities’ social service programs in the coming months, it was announced this week....
by Kate Kennedy
May 22, 2024
Cultivating Community at the Southern Maryland Food Bank’s Garden
The Seeds of Hope Community Garden at the Southern Maryland Food Bank got a makeover this spring with new fencing...
by Foster Dennin
May 16, 2024
Recognizing 14 Incredible Volunteers with Caritas! Honors
Volunteers are the heart of Catholic Charities, providing essential support, expertise and talents as the agency serves those facing challenging...
by Foster Dennin
April 10, 2024
Meals & Hope Food Truck to Hit the Road in Southern Maryland
The Meals & Hope Food Truck, the mobile food assistance program of the Southern Maryland Food Bank, will add additional...
by Foster Dennin
March 12, 2024
Welcoming Newly Arrived Migrants with Empathy and Respect
When threatening phone calls started targeting his wife and daughter in September 2022, Leonardo and his family decided to leave...
by Catherine Lee
February 20, 2024