Emerging Philanthropist: Volunteer Leader Finds Uniting Spirit at Shelter

| By Alex Schauffler
Categories: Community Outreach, Emerging Philanthropists, Feature, Giving, Homeless Services, Other, Volunteering
Cecilia Cervantes, a development strategy manager originally from Borrego Springs, CA, began serving with Catholic Charities to fill a spiritual void. She decided to follow St. Peter’s steps and “go all in,” duc in altum, by becoming a member of the agency’s Hope Corps. So, in heeding St. Peter, she told Catholic Charities during the …

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Working with Meaning and Purpose, Catholic Charities DC served 143,000 People Last Year

| By Alex Schauffler
Categories: Clinical Services, Community Outreach, Disabilities Services, Education and Employment, Feature, Fundraising, Giving, Homeless Services, Non-Profit, Volunteering
  As we approach the dawn of a new decade, we at Catholic Charities DC want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate some of our accomplishments from 2019. Of course, the impact we’ve had across the region would not have been possible without our amazing community of donors, supporters, and volunteers. The past …

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Beth Veihmeyer: Giving Back as a Calling

| By Alex Schauffler
Categories: Feature, Homeless Services, Volunteering
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As the season of giving quickly approaches, Catholic Charities DC is so fortunate to be supported by an incredible community of people dedicated to helping those in need. Throughout the month, we will feature some of our amazing volunteers and donors in this space as a way to give thanks for giving back. Theodor Geisel, …

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