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Community Distributions Bring Fresh, Nutritious Food Where It Is Needed Most
Article and Photos by Thomas Canary On a recent summer afternoon, a dozen volunteers braved 100-degree heat to distribute 250 boxes of food, each representing a week’s worth of meals, to those in need in the...
by Alexandra Porben
July 8, 2021
Congratulations to the Kennedy School Graduates, Class of 2021
On June 15, friends and family gathered at Catholic University to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class of the...
by Alexandra Porben
June 23, 2021
In ‘Plant It Forward,’ Food Bank Encourages Gardening
As spring arrived in the area, our Southern Maryland Food Bank was already working on how it could use the sunshine and warm temperatures of the growing season to help address food insecurity. From that interest,...
by Alexandra Porben
June 21, 2021
On May 19, Help Catholic Charities “Do More”
We were proud to announce the capital campaign – “Our Community, Our Commitment, Our Legacy” during Catholic Charities’ annual gala...
by Alexandra Porben
May 13, 2021
Catholic Charities Becomes a Trusted Source of Information on COVID-19
Catholic Charities is playing an important role in helping vulnerable members of the community get accurate information about COVID-19 and...
by Kate Kennedy
May 10, 2021
83.33 Society Member Lives Her Faith by Serving the Community Through Catholic Charities
Many young professionals want to help address the D.C. area’s complex social issues, but they often don’t know where to start or whether they even can afford to make a difference at this point in their...
by Kate Kennedy
April 30, 2021
Statement on Verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial
A special message from CEO Msgr. John Enzler on the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin: The first principle...
by Kate Kennedy
April 21, 2021
Volunteers Honored for Their Exceptional Commitment to Service
Eight individual volunteers and an Advisory Neighborhood Commission have been honored in the annual Caritas! Volunteer Recognition program, which recognizes...
by Kate Kennedy
April 20, 2021
Witnessing an Awakening: COMPASS Staff Reflect on the Program
COMPASS, a neighborhood-based program in Wards 7 and 8 of the District of Columbia, provides intensive case-management services to individuals...
by Kate Kennedy
March 23, 2021
COMPASS Helps Man Navigate the Path to Finding a Home
More than anything, Deon Brown wanted a place to call home. The lifelong D.C. resident lost transitional housing after a...
by Kate Kennedy
March 16, 2021