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 …
Sustainability in Bloom: Combining Solar Energy and Pollinators to Maximize Environmental Impact
Since it started generating energy just a few short months ago, Catholic Charities DC’s solar array has already made a significant environmental impact on the area. Since January, the project …
Five Years of Laudato Si: Examining Our Role in Protecting the Environment
Five years ago, Pope Francis released Laudato Si, the landmark call to action to “care for our common home.” It was a watershed moment that rallied millions of people around …
The Biggest Little Farm in Temple Hills
2020 marks the fifth anniversary of Laudato Si, Pope Francis’ landmark call to increase efforts to care for the Earth. In honor of this significant occasion, this month, we will …