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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 the clients at Catholic Charities’ Youth Transitional Program (YTP), a former transitional shelter for college-aged men....

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

Internships Allow Students to Apply Education to Real-Life Experiences While Serving Others

Article by Thomas Canary, Summer 2021 Intern Each year, thousands of people volunteer with Catholic Charities, from spending a few hours packaging food with a scout group to taking on multiple legal cases pro bono. But...

by Alexandra Porben

July 29, 2021

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...

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