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New Donation Brings ‘Pizza for a Smile’ to Catholic Charities’ Clients
One thousand pizzas donated by local restaurants in collaboration with the nonprofit People of Hope will be given out to participants in Catholic Charities’ social service programs in the coming months, it was announced this week....
by Kate Kennedy
May 22, 2024
Cultivating Community at the Southern Maryland Food Bank’s Garden
The Seeds of Hope Community Garden at the Southern Maryland Food Bank got a makeover this spring with new fencing...
by Foster Dennin
May 16, 2024
Recognizing 14 Incredible Volunteers with Caritas! Honors
Volunteers are the heart of Catholic Charities, providing essential support, expertise and talents as the agency serves those facing challenging circumstances. In fiscal year 2023, 3,640 volunteers contributed more than 75,000 hours of service, demonstrating their...
by Foster Dennin
April 10, 2024
Meals & Hope Food Truck to Hit the Road in Southern Maryland
The Meals & Hope Food Truck, the mobile food assistance program of the Southern Maryland Food Bank, will add additional...
by Foster Dennin
March 12, 2024
Welcoming Newly Arrived Migrants with Empathy and Respect
When threatening phone calls started targeting his wife and daughter in September 2022, Leonardo and his family decided to leave...
by Catherine Lee
February 20, 2024
83.33 Society, a Philanthropic ‘Farm Team,’ Marks Fifth Anniversary
What began as an idea to show young professionals the impact of philanthropy has grown into an established giving society of more than 140 families and individuals and a total contribution of more than $542,900. The...
by Catholic Charities Development Team
February 17, 2024
Using Her Passion and Expertise to Create Awareness of Domestic Abuse
A longtime advocate for the most vulnerable members of society, Laura Yeomans started working about 10 years ago with Msgr....
by Catherine Lee
February 16, 2024
Bank Training Program Makes Dreams of a Career Come True
A training course at Catholic Charities opens doors to promising career opportunities in finance and customer service. Established in 2018,...
by Foster Dennin
January 19, 2024
Pro Bono Program Has Grown to Better Serve Clients and Attorneys
Every Tuesday, Tim Mulligan, a pro bono attorney for Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington, receives an email that details legal...
by Catherine Lee
October 21, 2023
A New Look but the Same Comforting Care
We are delighted to share the news that Catholic Charities DC has a new website. After months of planning, a...
by Kate Kennedy
October 3, 2023