A Time to Give Thanks

| By Alex Schauffler
Categories: Community Outreach, Feature, Giving, Mission, Volunteering
Without question, 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year. And though the pandemic continues to affect our way of life, Catholic Charities’ staff know that there’s still so much to be grateful for. In honor of Thanksgiving, we asked our employees from across the agency to share what they’re thankful for this year… “I’m thankful …

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Volunteer Dental Providers Continue to Care for Patients

| By Alex Schauffler
Categories: Clinical Services, Feature, Volunteering
At Catholic Charities, we understand that dental care is critical to our clients’ overall well-being, even during a pandemic. Each year we treat thousands of uninsured or low-income patients with the generosity of our volunteer providers. Though this crisis has affected how we provide care, our volunteer dentists and hygienists have made it possible to …

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D.C. Medical Clinic Transitions to Volunteer Model

| By Alex Schauffler
Categories: Clinical Services, Feature, Volunteering
Last year, Catholic Charities’ professional service volunteers donated $24.7 million in pro-bono assistance to the people we serve. From legal aid to dental care, these providers contributed life-changing support to our clients. So when we reopened the medical clinic at the Spanish Catholic Center as a Volunteer Medical Clinic, we knew volunteers would step up …

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