Giving Back: Summer 2019
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2019 Summer of Service
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It’s officially Summer, so that means beach getaways, barbecues, and spending lots of time outside with friends and family. But for those of us at Catholic Charities, we recognize that need doesn’t get to take a vacation. Thousands of people throughout the District and Southern Maryland still need our help. We are lucky because each …
What We Do and Who We Are: 24 Hours in the Life of a Shelter
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington operates three emergency shelters for men and two emergency shelters for women. The men’s shelters, with a total capacity of 890, are New York Avenue, located in Northeast Washington near the Hecht’s Warehouse; Adams Place, located off New York Avenue in Northeast Washington, and 801 East, located on …
Catholic Charities Gala 2019: Roots of Faith Branches of Hope
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On April 5, Catholic Charities hosted the annual Catholic Charities Gala at the Marriot Marquis hotel. As the agency’s single largest fundraising effort, we are proud to announce that we raised more than $2.1 million! Thanks to the tremendous generosity of those who attended the annual black-tie event, as well as our incredible circle of …
March is National Nutrition Month Pt.3
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To close out National Nutrition Month, Jaynee from SHARE Food Network shared one last delicious recipe. This is a great side dish to make in the same oven if you’re roasting chicken or pork. It is also a great side dish to serve with dinner sausages. This dish holds a personal significance for Jaynee as …