Volunteers Continue to Serve Even as They Social Distance

| By Claire Sanfilippo
Categories: Feature, Volunteering
Normally during a week, dozens of volunteers bring the love of our community to Catholic Charities’ clients as they contribute to activities from game nights at homeless shelters to meal service at St. Maria’s Meals. In so many ways, volunteers are vital to the work we at Catholic Charities do to serve the Washington community. …

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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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