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Beth Veihmeyer: Giving Back as a Calling

As the season of giving quickly approaches, Catholic Charities DC is so fortunate to be supported by an incredible community of people dedicated to helping those in need. Throughout the month, we will feature some of...
by bbdeveloper
November 8, 2019

Lou Christopher Takes Over Leadership of Catholic Charities’ President’s Council

Lou Christopher and Lulu Gonella As 2019 draws to a close, Catholic Charities announces that Lou Christopher, vice chairman of...
by Will Espinoza
November 6, 2019

Journey from Immigrant Teen to Business Leader Aided by Mentors

The 1980s were a turbulent time in El Salvador. Consumed by a civil war, thousands of innocent civilians we terrorized by the unrest. It was no different for Omar Martinez. As a boy, Martinez and his...
by Will Espinoza
October 18, 2019

Searching for an Opportunity and Discovering the Spanish Catholic Center

Many who immigrate to the United States embark on the journey to search for better job opportunities, a better life....
by Will Espinoza
October 9, 2019

Finding Solace at the Spanish Catholic Center

A simple Google search led Gustavo Perez Silverio to the medical clinic of Catholic Charities’ Spanish Catholic Center. Facing mounting...
by Will Espinoza
October 2, 2019

What We Do and Who We Are – Mission of Mercy

Since 2013, Catholic Charities has partnered with the dental societies of Southern Maryland and Mid-Maryland to put on five Mission of Mercy dental clinics. This year, we are partnering with the Mid-Maryland Dental Society and the...
by Will Espinoza
September 4, 2019

Giving Back: Summer 2019

It has been a very busy summer at Catholic Charities, as you will read in this issue of Giving Back....
by Will Espinoza
August 15, 2019

2019 Summer of Service

It’s officially Summer, so that means beach getaways, barbecues, and spending lots of time outside with friends and family. But...
by Will Espinoza
June 24, 2019

What We Do and Who We Are: 24 Hours in the Life of a Shelter

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington operates three emergency shelters for men and two emergency shelters for women. The...
by Will Espinoza
April 23, 2019

Catholic Charities Gala 2019: Roots of Faith Branches of Hope

On April 5, Catholic Charities hosted the annual Catholic Charities Gala at the Marriot Marquis hotel. As the agency’s single...
by Will Espinoza
April 18, 2019