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Volunteer Dental Providers Continue to Care for Patients

At Catholic Charities, we understand that dental care is critical to our clients’ overall well-being, even during a pandemic. Each year we treat thousands of uninsured or low-income patients with the generosity of our volunteer providers....
by bbdeveloper
November 9, 2020

D.C. Medical Clinic Transitions to Volunteer Model

Last year, Catholic Charities’ professional service volunteers donated $24.7 million in pro-bono assistance to the people we serve. From legal...
by bbdeveloper
November 3, 2020

Congratulations to Cardinal-Designate Gregory

The staff and leadership of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington extend their hearty congratulations and best wishes to Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, who has been named a cardinal by Pope Francis. As the social...
by Kate Kennedy
October 28, 2020

Volunteers Give Back by Farming for the Hungry

While the pandemic forced us to suspend most of our long-standing volunteer activities, we were able to introduce new opportunities...
by bbdeveloper
October 27, 2020

Former Ambassador Helps Immigrants as Pro Bono Attorney

By Daniel Clune Working with Catholic Charities representing undocumented immigrants on a pro bono basis has given me the opportunity...
by Kate Kennedy
October 22, 2020

Volunteering in the Age of Coronavirus

In the last year, 6,852 people volunteered more than 110,000 hours to serve people in need through Catholic Charities DC. Volunteers provide critical support to our staff, which has enabled us to help thousands of people...
by bbdeveloper
October 16, 2020

Kevin Virostek Named Chair of Catholic Charities Board of Directors

Three Washington Area Community Leaders Join the Board WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2020 — Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington,...
by Kate Kennedy
September 30, 2020

Mental Health Services Adapt to Changing Needs

Many Washingtonians who are homeless or live in poverty also struggle with mental health issues. Catholic Charities DC’s behavioral health...
by bbdeveloper
August 26, 2020

Changing Lives for the Better: My Work as a Volunteer

By John McCarthy I have worked with the Catholic Charities Legal Network throughout my entire legal career.  I began working...
by Will Espinoza
August 24, 2020

Virtual ESOL Classes Expand Job Prospects for Immigrants

From hosting large-scale food distributions to providing rental assistance, Catholic Charities has quickly mobilized to meet the basic needs of...
by bbdeveloper
August 19, 2020