Articles
Explore the latest articles to be up to date with our community news.
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 aid to dental care, these providers contributed life-changing support to our clients. So when we reopened...
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...
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 for our community to safely give back to those in need. Tapping into a growing interest...
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....
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, the city’s largest independent social services agency, has announced its Board of Directors for fiscal year...
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
Father John: Reimagining Safe and Effective Ways to Serve
By Msgr. John J. Enzler, President and CEO “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Here at Catholic Charities, we...
by Will Espinoza
August 17, 2020