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Expressing Their Faith by Giving to Catholic Charities
By Catherine Lee While serving food at a Catholic Charities breakfast for the homeless, Marcia Shooshan met a man named Jeffrey. He appeared to have vitiligo, a condition that leads to white patches on the skin...
by Kate Kennedy
January 21, 2022
Behavioral Health Services Respond as Demand for Mental Health Help Increases
By Catherine Lee Alexis Daye and Karen Ostlie Members of a Catholic Charities spirituality and recovery group recently published a...
by Kate Kennedy
January 6, 2022
Newcomer Network Provides Hope and Critical Services for Immigrants
By Catherine Lee Five years ago, as an immigrant traveling to the United States, “Liliana” was excited about starting a new life. Engaged to be married, she was looking forward to her wedding and having a...
by Kate Kennedy
January 3, 2022
Changing Course to Meet the Demands of a Global Pandemic
By Catherine Lee On a Friday afternoon this fall, Catholic Charities’ Scott Lewis watched as the driver of a truck...
by Kate Kennedy
December 28, 2021
Become a Shining Star on Our Angel Tree
By Maggie O’Neill All together now: Give! Children are eagerly awaiting Christmas. They are anticipating something special on that day:...
by Kate Kennedy
November 30, 2021
Child Development Center’s Barbara Lankster an Honoree at DC Action Awards
DC Action’s Fall Reception and Awards celebrates the contributions of D.C.’s young adults and District leaders who are making the community a place where children can be powerful and heard. Catholic Charities DC is proud to...
by Alexandra Porben
October 22, 2021
Make a Difference this Fall and Winter by Becoming a Volunteer
With the completion of Summer, the volunteer office is gearing up for a busy Fall and Winter with new opportunities...
by Alexandra Porben
September 10, 2021
Deacon Candidates Spend the Summer in Service ‘Seeing God in Others’
Two men preparing to become permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of Washington are volunteering in summer service projects with Catholic...
by Kate Kennedy
August 26, 2021
Art Nights Create Safe Space for Youth to Express Themselves
Article by Alex Gangitano and Margaret Crilley Earlier this year, the Enzler Society launched a monthly paint night series for...
by Kate Kennedy
August 16, 2021
Dinner Delivery Allows Volunteers to Continue to Serve During Pandemic
Article by Thomas Canary, Summer 2021 Intern Food delivery took off during the pandemic, as people looked for ways to...
by Kate Kennedy
August 5, 2021