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National Financial Awareness Day: FSN Offers Financial Literacy Lifeline
As the pandemic continues to impact the economy, understanding personal finance has become a vital survival skill for millions of newly unemployed Americans. But learning how to financially prepare for the future is still a luxury...
by bbdeveloper
August 14, 2020
Power of Giving: ‘What You Do is So Important’
A mother struggling to feed her family. A middle-aged man seeking assistance for the first time. A family desperate for...
by Will Espinoza
August 7, 2020
Virtual Camps Keep Kids Connected to Each Other and Vital Mental Health Support
As the pandemic continues to affect the D.C. area, it has taken a particular toll on children in low-income neighborhoods, many of whom struggle with mental health or trauma-related issues. These areas have been disproportionately affected...
by bbdeveloper
July 29, 2020
Filling Stomachs and Soothing Souls: KitchenWork’s Comforting Contribution to the Fight Against Food Insecurity
Honey-glazed chicken, baked ziti, and Salisbury steak are all classic comfort foods. These hearty dishes fill the stomach, soothe the...
by bbdeveloper
July 17, 2020
Sustainability in Bloom: Combining Solar Energy and Pollinators to Maximize Environmental Impact
Credit: Jay Stern/Landmark Photography Since it started generating energy just a few short months ago, Catholic Charities DC’s solar array...
by bbdeveloper
June 26, 2020
In Serving Together, Four Maryland High Schools Contribute to Catholic Charities Programs
By Emmanuel Murphy, Catholic Charities Intern Even though studies in classrooms were suspended this spring because of the COVID-19 crisis, four Catholic high schools continued their commitment to serve the community. A recipient of their service...
by Kate Kennedy
June 25, 2020
Five Years of Laudato Si: Examining Our Role in Protecting the Environment
Five years ago, Pope Francis released Laudato Si, the landmark call to action to “care for our common home.” It...
by bbdeveloper
June 18, 2020
With a Love and Respect for the Poor, Father Charles Focuses on Mission
Rev. Msgr. Charles Antonicelli has collaborated with Catholic Charities DC over the years as pastor at three parishes and as...
by Kate Kennedy
June 16, 2020
The Biggest Little Farm in Temple Hills
2020 marks the fifth anniversary of Laudato Si, Pope Francis’ landmark call to increase efforts to care for the Earth....
by bbdeveloper
June 11, 2020
To Do Our Work Serving Others, We Must Acknowledge and Fight Against Racism
President and CEO Msgr. John J. Enzler offers these thoughts as the country continues to strive for justice for all. ...
by Father John Enzler
June 10, 2020