Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington

05/14/2021

It was still a little chilly last weekend when a hearty crew of Christ House pantry volunteers from local parishes and other churches showed up in the garden behind our Old Town Alexandria location to work in gardening soil, plant tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, lettuce and herbs, and spread mulch.
But before they picked up a shovel they started the day with prayer led by Deacon Mike O'Neil of Good Shepherd Catholic Church (Virginia).
As growing season continues, it won't be long until we can harvest the produce to share at our food pantry, evening meal, or the residents who live at Christ House.

05/13/2021

St. James Parish in Falls Church is hosting a No Contact Drive-Thru, Pop-and-Go, Food Drive in their B Lot this Saturday, May 15th from 10 am -2 pm. All donations are greatly appreciated.

St. James Parish in Falls Church is hosting a No Contact Drive-Thru, Pop-and-Go, Food Drive in their B Lot this Saturday, May 15th from 10 am -2 pm. All donations are greatly appreciated.

05/13/2021

By God's grace: Catholic Charities helps transform lives

We're able to help transform lives of those in need because of God's grace - and with the hard work of a dedicated team of professionals.

Do you feel called to help make a difference in our world? Watch this - then consider joining our team as we serve poor and vulnerable neighbors throughout Catholic Diocese of Arlington (Virginia). We've got openings!

Here: https://www.ccda.net/about-us/catholic-charities-careers/

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05/13/2021

Basilica of Saint Mary and St Joseph in Alexandria hosted a food drive this past weekend collecting over 4,000 pounds of food. We'd like to say "thank you" to everyone who donated and to the Knights of Columbus for hosting.

05/13/2021

The volunteers at St Lucy Food Project make it possible for us to support our pantries and feed those in need. We're so grateful for their dedication to our ministry.

The volunteers at St Lucy Food Project make it possible for us to support our pantries and feed those in need. We're so grateful for their dedication to our ministry.

05/10/2021

Adoption in the Catholic Church | EWTN News In Depth May 7, 2021

Thanks EWTN News In Depth for highlighting our role in placing children currently in foster care in their #ForeverHome through #Adoption.
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05/10/2021

Mother's Day may be over, but Catholic Diocese of Arlington continues to celebrate moms, including some we serve through our ministries. Scroll through the stories and videos! #LoveOurMothers https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/loveourmothers/

05/08/2021

Kala's story: Healing and embracing a better way forward at St. Margaret of Cortona

At St. Margaret of Cortona Maternity and Transitional Home for Families we’ve been helping mothers and their families for more than a decade. We provide a safe home for formerly homeless moms and their children, and assist them as they process past trauma, learn parenting, budgeting and financial skills, and make progress in their job path. Learn more about how we support mothers by watching Kayla's story. Catholic Diocese of Arlington Arlington Catholic Herald #LoveOurMothers

05/07/2021

Many a day our staff at St. Margaret of Cortona Maternity and Transitional Housing for Families wonder: where would we be without our go-to handymen/lawn movers/moving guys/volunteers extraordinaire St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Lake Ridge parishioners and Knights Paul Zerkow and Kevin Tamai?

The two longtime volunteers - who have plenty of other ways to spend their busy lives - have saved St. Margaret's thousands of dollars in maintenance costs over the years, allowing us to spend those limited funds on other necessary needs. More importantly, when our resident moms call with clogged toilets or broken dishwashers or baby gates that need to be installed - Paul and Kevin have come to the rescue, making all of our families know they are loved and cared for.

Because of their dedication, Paul and Kevin were named St. Margaret of Cortona Volunteers of the Year, and were also nominated for that annual award for Catholic Charities USA. This week, our St. Margaret team and Catholic Charities staff honored them in a special outdoor ceremony.
We're so grateful for Paul and Kevin's constant, dedicated service for our moms and children, as well as the backing of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's pastor, Fr. Brian Bashista and Knight Council 8183 and Grand Master John Maher.

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05/06/2021

Catholic Charities mobilizes the power of parishes to aid refugees

We're so grateful to the parishes who've stepped up to help us welcome refugees. Learn what they're doing in this Arlington Catholic Herald article. Nativity Parish Our Lady of Lourdes Church St. James Catholic Church St. John Neumann Catholic Community - Reston, Va
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A growing number of parishes across the Arlington diocese are helping resettle refugees in Northern Virginia through a new initiative of Catholic Charities’ office of Migration and Refugee Services.

05/01/2021

Learning to thrive: Education and Workforce Development

On this feast day of St. Joseph the Worker, in the Year of St. Joseph, Catholic Charities and the Church celebrate the holiness of human labor. Our Education and Workforce Development ministry helps men and women get the preparation and training they need to find jobs so they and their families can thrive.

04/30/2021

As #NationalVolunteerMonth comes to a close we celebrate one of our longest serving volunteers Dennis Godfrey who has volunteered to serve at our Loudoun Regional Office for two decades! Not only has Dennis deployed his skills as an economist to help us make sure we’re operating efficiently and reaching those in need, he’s also brought his vast relationship-building gifts to Catholic Charities St. Lucy Food Project and Emergency Assistance program. These have helped us form partnerships throughout Loudoun County to better serve the poor and vulnerable. Through those partnerships Dennis was recently awarded the 2021 Outstanding Senior Volunteer and the 2021 Judy Hines Service of a Lifetime Award. #FindYourJoy

As #NationalVolunteerMonth comes to a close we celebrate one of our longest serving volunteers Dennis Godfrey who has volunteered to serve at our Loudoun Regional Office for two decades! Not only has Dennis deployed his skills as an economist to help us make sure we’re operating efficiently and reaching those in need, he’s also brought his vast relationship-building gifts to Catholic Charities St. Lucy Food Project and Emergency Assistance program. These have helped us form partnerships throughout Loudoun County to better serve the poor and vulnerable. Through those partnerships Dennis was recently awarded the 2021 Outstanding Senior Volunteer and the 2021 Judy Hines Service of a Lifetime Award. #FindYourJoy

04/28/2021

Searching For More: During National Volunteer Month, Hear the Incredible Impact of Catholic Charities’ 2,500 Active Volunteers During the Pandemic

During #NationalVolunteerMonth, listen to Debra Beard, Director of the Office of Volunteers, talk about the incredible impact of Catholic Charities’ 2,500 active volunteers who've served during the COVID-19 pandemic. #FindYourJoy

You’re listening to "Searching for More,” a podcast of the Diocese of Arlington. On this episode, during National Volunteer Month, hear Debra Beard, Director of Volunteers for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, highlight the incredible work of Catholic Charities’ more than 2,500 a...

04/26/2021

Support Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington in #Spring2ACTion! | Spring2ACTion

Two days! We’re so excited to be a part of Spring2ACTion, Alexandria's giving day. You can support our campaign by visiting spring2action.org, finding Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington and donating on April 28th. #Spring2ACTion
https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/catholic-charities-diocese-of-arlington

I’m ready to support Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington on April 28, 2021 during Spring2ACTion. Learn more about Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington and all the other organizations participating in #Spring2ACTion.

04/26/2021

ICYMI: Watch this Fox 5 DC "On the Hill" feature on Catholic Charities Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinics showing how we've served those in need of medical care throughout #COVID19 thanks to volunteer medical professionals. https://app.criticalmention.com/app/#clip/view/2e753c36-80a4-47b5-8aeb-471e956ea7df?token=f9612139-7535-4bc7-b872-4128c3d53e5d #nationalvolunteermonth

04/23/2021

The St Rita's Knights of Columbus will be joining with the Community Outreach Ministry to conduct a food drive to support St Lucy Food Project and help feed families in need on April 24-25 after each mass. Monetary donations and gift cards are also welcome. For more information please contact Kathy Horne at [email protected]. All donations are appreciated.

The St Rita's Knights of Columbus will be joining with the Community Outreach Ministry to conduct a food drive to support St Lucy Food Project and help feed families in need on April 24-25 after each mass. Monetary donations and gift cards are also welcome. For more information please contact Kathy Horne at [email protected]. All donations are appreciated.

04/23/2021

Finding, giving joy through volunteering

Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek in #NationalVolunteerMonth!
#FindYourJoy #Volunteer #Giveback

Volunteering is a family affair for Tom, Kate, Alex and Chris Horan. The family, parishioners of St. Andrew the Apostle in Clifton, joined diocesan Catholic Charities in serving the poor in the diocese in different ways.

04/23/2021

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Mothers are usually the ones taking the photos! Here's an opportunity for moms actually to be in a lovely (free) photograph with their children. It's one way Catholic Diocese of Arlington is showing #LoveOurMothers.

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Let us show you how we #LoveOurMothers! Prior to the upcoming month of Mary, we are offering a complimentary professional photoshoot & digital images April 29th at 3pm at Saint Thomas More Cathedral lawn to moms who register to be featured. Bring your kids and receive a beautiful photo session, refreshments, and a special swag bag from the Diocese. Spots are limited, sign up to secure yours below!

https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/lomsignup/

04/22/2021

The Ghana Catholic Community in Arlington donated close to 7,000 pounds for St Lucy Food Project last weekend. We're incredibly thankful and blessed to have their partnership and support in helping us feed those in need.

04/21/2021

This Thursday, Friday and Saturday Sentara Healthcare will be offering a #COVID19Vaccine clinic at our Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic in Woodbridge.
Find the links to register for one of those three days via Events at www.ccda.net or here: https://ccda.net/need-help/medical-and-counseling/free-medical-clinic/

This Thursday, Friday and Saturday Sentara Healthcare will be offering a #COVID19Vaccine clinic at our Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic in Woodbridge.
Find the links to register for one of those three days via Events at www.ccda.net or here: https://ccda.net/need-help/medical-and-counseling/free-medical-clinic/

04/19/2021

"The patients give me the opportunity to serve God and to learn how to love and I cannot thank them enough for the opportunity," says Carmen Briceño, volunteer at our Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinics. "Once you see Christ in those most in need you can see him everywhere, not just at the clinic. Serving them has taught me to be present to those in need especially those in my own family and my friends." #FindYourJoy #NationalVolunteerWeek #FacesofCharities
To find out how you can serve our vulnerable neighbors, go to www.ccda.net and click the VOLUNTEER button at the top of the page.

"The patients give me the opportunity to serve God and to learn how to love and I cannot thank them enough for the opportunity," says Carmen Briceño, volunteer at our Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinics. "Once you see Christ in those most in need you can see him everywhere, not just at the clinic. Serving them has taught me to be present to those in need especially those in my own family and my friends." #FindYourJoy #NationalVolunteerWeek #FacesofCharities
To find out how you can serve our vulnerable neighbors, go to www.ccda.net and click the VOLUNTEER button at the top of the page.

04/19/2021

LOOK: New food pantry opens in Sterling to fill a food gap

Thanks Kristen Powers and 7News DC for highlighting how our new food pantry and Loudoun Regional Office in Sterling will serve hungry and vulnerable neighbors.

Friday, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, will participate in a ribbon cutting and bless Catholic Charities’ new Loudoun Regional Office (LRO) and food pantry in Sterling, Virginia. This food pantry was relocated from its longtime Leesburg location, which has two other...

04/19/2021

What a sweet way to celebrate the important role moms play in our families and communities! ##LoveOurMothers
Limited registration.
Catholic Diocese of Arlington

Let us show you how we #LoveOurMothers! Prior to the upcoming month of Mary, we are offering a complimentary professional photoshoot & digital images April 29th at 3pm at Saint Thomas More Cathedral lawn to moms who register to be featured. Bring your kids and receive a beautiful photo session, refreshments, and a special swag bag from the Diocese. Spots are limited, sign up to secure yours below!

https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/lomsignup/

04/19/2021

What a great day! On Friday, Catholic Diocese of Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge joined Catholic Charities President and CEO Stephen Carattini and officially opened and blessed our new Loudoun Regional Office (LRO) and food pantry in Sterling.
The offices moved to Sterling from Leesburg earlier this year to respond to the great need in that area for food. In addition to the food pantry, the LRO offers rent and utility assistance, and has offices for pregnancy and adoption support and legal services for immigrants and refugees.
We're so grateful for the support of our local clergy, including four who were on hand: St. Theresa Catholic Church parochial vicar Fr. Nicholas Barnes; Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church pastor Fr. Anthony Killian; Corpus Christi Catholic Church pastor Fr. Michael Taylor; and St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church pastor Fr. James Gould.
Arlington Catholic Herald

04/16/2021

Special thanks to St Veronica Catholic School for collecting jelly and jam for St Lucy Food Project.

Special thanks to St Veronica Catholic School for collecting jelly and jam for St Lucy Food Project.

04/16/2021

Help fill the shelves!

St. Anthony of Padua is hosting a food drive to support St Lucy Food Project. They're collecting donations after each mass this weekend, April 17-18. Any non-perishables would be appreciated.

Help fill the shelves!

St. Anthony of Padua is hosting a food drive to support St Lucy Food Project. They're collecting donations after each mass this weekend, April 17-18. Any non-perishables would be appreciated.

04/16/2021

Meet multi-helpful multi-tasker volunteer Mary Ann Kaahanui. In 2017, Mary Ann started helping us set up and decorate apartments at our St. Margaret of Cortona Maternity and Transitional Housing for Families. Since then, she joined the decorating committee for the Catholic Charities Ball, began helping distribute personal and household supplies to vulnerable rural neighbors through our Mercy Van (Mobile Response Center), and volunteering as a "food wrangler" at the St. Lucy Food Project in Manassas.
"Volunteering for these meaningful programs brings me a sense of fulfillment and purpose along with the delight of working with so many spirit filled volunteers. I have become passionate about food insecurity and love knowing that I have an integral part in providing food to those that need it," Mary Ann says.
#FindYourJoy #NationalVolunteerMonth #WhatsoeverYouDo #facesofcharities

Catholic Diocese of Arlington Arlington Catholic Herald

Meet multi-helpful multi-tasker volunteer Mary Ann Kaahanui. In 2017, Mary Ann started helping us set up and decorate apartments at our St. Margaret of Cortona Maternity and Transitional Housing for Families. Since then, she joined the decorating committee for the Catholic Charities Ball, began helping distribute personal and household supplies to vulnerable rural neighbors through our Mercy Van (Mobile Response Center), and volunteering as a "food wrangler" at the St. Lucy Food Project in Manassas.
"Volunteering for these meaningful programs brings me a sense of fulfillment and purpose along with the delight of working with so many spirit filled volunteers. I have become passionate about food insecurity and love knowing that I have an integral part in providing food to those that need it," Mary Ann says.
#FindYourJoy #NationalVolunteerMonth #WhatsoeverYouDo #facesofcharities

Catholic Diocese of Arlington Arlington Catholic Herald