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Why I Adopt From Angel Tree: Dara’s Story
Christmas was always a favorite time of year for Dara Whitley, growing up she knew the presents she asked for would find their way under her family’s tree. She had a fortunate upbringing and knew her...
by Will Espinoza
November 13, 2018
Catholic Charities Weekly Dinner Program Gives Comfort and Community to Vets
A regular fixture each Wednesday at the Catholic Charities St. Maria’s Meals program on G Street, Frank* has been living...
by Will Espinoza
November 8, 2018
Helping Children in Transition
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington assists individuals and families in need regardless of race, status, or economic background. Whether people are seeking help for legal issues, immigration services, crisis counseling, food and nutrition programs,...
by Will Espinoza
June 29, 2018
An Award Ceremony Worth Celebrating
This post was written by: Luke Garrett, Summer Intern. Pure joy is a strong sentiment to come by and, at...
by Will Espinoza
June 21, 2018
More Than A Snack: Senior Snack Sak Program
It is common knowledge that we need healthy food and proper nutrition to survive and thrive, but in our society...
by Will Espinoza
May 21, 2018
In Memory of James Daniel (JD) Murphy, Jr.
Catholic Charities is saddened by the loss of one of our dear friends, JD Murphy. While his entrepreneurial spirit and hard work brought him great professional success, JD was especially determined to live his life by...
by Will Espinoza
April 17, 2018
Volunteering Can Bring Unexpected Joy
Volunteers are the backbone of the SHARE Food Network. The core mission of the program is to provide fresh, nutritious...
by Will Espinoza
February 14, 2018
A woman with nowhere else to turn
Scared, with no one to turn to, Carla* was in a country where she didn’t speak the language and had...
by Will Espinoza
January 14, 2018
A Young Man Finding His Voice
When Christopher first came to Catholic Charities he relied on a Dynavox speech device and sign language to communicate with...
by Will Espinoza
December 15, 2017
Looking Forward from Homelessness
In May, Sherri came to Southern Maryland hoping to reunite with family. She was staying in a motel while desperate...
by Will Espinoza
May 24, 2017