Easter Virtual Drive Raising Money to Fight Hunger

| By Kate Kennedy
Categories: Feature, Food Assistance, Giving, Other
These changing times have brought new burdens for people across the Washington, D.C., area. Catholic Charities DC is seeing an extraordinary increase in requests for food assistance. These calls for help are coming from the thousands of people we help every year — and the many now facing food insecurity after losing their jobs in …

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Emerging Philanthropists: Mentoring Those In Need

| By Alex Schauffler
Categories: Community Outreach, Emerging Philanthropists, Feature, Giving, Volunteering
Now that you’ve met Alex, Bryan, and the rest of the Enzler Society officers, learn a little more about the positive impact they’re having on the participants in the Youth Transitional Program and why their work is so important. Khalil, a resident of Catholic Charities’ Youth Transitional Program (YTP), lacked self-confidence. When Enzler Society members …

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Meet the Enzler Society: Bryan Petrich

| By Alex Schauffler
Categories: Community Outreach, Emerging Philanthropists, Feature, Giving, Volunteering
This is the last in the series of profiles of officers in the Enzler Society, a group of young professionals and emerging philanthropists who support the mission of Catholic Charities through volunteerism and networking. Bryan Petrich, networking chair Hometown: Evergreen, Co.  Occupation: Strategic Communications Professional How long have you served with the Enzler Society? Two …

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Meet the Enzler Society: Alex Gangitano

| By Alex Schauffler
Categories: Community Outreach, Emerging Philanthropists, Feature, Giving, Volunteering
This is one in a series of profiles of officers in the Enzler Society, a group of young professionals and emerging philanthropists who support the mission of Catholic Charities through volunteerism and networking. Alex Gangitano, co-chair Hometown: Potomac, Md.  Occupation: Journalist How long have you served with the Enzler Society? Three years.  Why did you …

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Meet the Enzler Society: Sara Costello

| By Alex Schauffler
Categories: Community Outreach, Emerging Philanthropists, Feature, Giving, Other, Volunteering
This is one in a series of profiles of officers in the Enzler Society, a group of young professionals and emerging philanthropists who support the mission of Catholic Charities through volunteerism and networking. Sara Costello, communications chair Hometown: Sandy Spring, Md..  Occupation: Interior designer How long have you served with the Enzler Society? Three years.  …

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