Catholic Charities of Baltimore

Homelessness is sometimes considered an issue exclusive to cities, but people in the suburbs experience it, too. And the challenges outside urban centers are every bit as daunting. Hear how one mother got back on her feet in Anne Arundel County with the help of Sarah’s House. 🤝 🔗 Discover her inspiring story in our 2024 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gZwKZiht

The Maryland State Council of The Knights of Columbus donated 300 new winter coats to Catholic Charities! This year, coats were provided for small children in Head Start, our Community and Family Services, and Safe Streets. Since 2009, they've given over a million coats to kids across North America, with 600 distributed in Baltimore this year alone. 🧥💙 #catholiccharities #loveyourneighbor#communitysupport #baltimore #maryland

Recently, the Esperanza Center hosted its 28th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch, celebrating incredible new milestones achieved by our dedicated volunteer attorneys for their pro bono clients. Their passion and commitment continue to inspire us all! 🌟💙

Last week was pure magic for Villa Maria School students as they strolled through our Dulaney Valley office! 🚂✨ From enchanting scenes of The Polar Express to the whimsical world of The Grinch, there was so much to enjoy! A huge shoutout to our amazing and enthusiastic colleagues at Dulaney Valley for making it all happen! 🎄

A brief stay as a teenager at Sarah’s House in Anne Arundel County helped Caleb Johnson go from financial insecurity to a career in national security. “I had the opportunity to sit down, take a breather, and really start thinking about where I wanted to go,” he says of his inspirational journey. 🌟💙 🔗 Read more about Caleb's inspiring story in our 2024 Winter Blessings Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eDMJdpgE

Beneath the busyness of the holiday season, there is a hum you can hear if you listen: “Do you hear what I hear? A child, a child shivers in the cold…” ❄️ During a time filled with abundance for so many of us, we're reminded of this classic Christmas lyric. In one of the wealthiest states in the country, it is easy to overlook the reality that 1 in 3 Marylanders faces food insecurity, more than 30,000 of our neighbors experience homelessness each year, and 12% of our children live in poverty. More people seek our help during the holidays than any other time. 🔗Give today at https://lnkd.in/e7-AT-dh and make a real difference.

There's still time to spread some holiday cheer and lift your neighbor's spirits! 🎄✨ The holiday season is all about love and joy, and you can make a real impact in our communities. Dive into the spirit of giving and discover how you can make a difference this season. 💙Check out our volunteer opportunities at https://lnkd.in/expgSnrb and join us in creating something truly special! 💙

There are many who need help with substance use disorders and mental health challenges, but they don’t seek it due to feelings of shame, says Alice Butler, who sought and received the care she needed from the Villa Maria Behavioral Health clinic in her hometown of Frederick. “I want to tell them: look, there’s help out there.” 🤝 🔗Discover her inspiring story in our 2024 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gZwKZiht

As the operator of the largest free hot meal program in the state, the Our Daily Bread Employment Center never, ever turns a person away, says the program’s top chef, Florentina Coles, who is perhaps best known as Ms. Flo.🍴 To provide great food and a dignified experience every day to hundreds of people takes a lot of work — all of it done with joy. 💙🔗Read more in our latest Winter Blessings Newsletter at https://lnkd.in/eDMJdpgE

This week on Spotlight On Maryland, Gina Crash invited William McCarthy, Executive Director of Catholic Charities, to the Audacy, Inc. studio to talk about the mission and work of Catholic Charities of Baltimore, in its 2nd century of service, and to reflect on his 15 years of service and upcoming retirement in July 2025. 🎙️   🔗 Listen to the full interview at https://lnkd.in/gz2RkzsJ