Story - January 10, 2019 - “I.T. is here. I.T. is here to fix your problem.” That’s the greeting staff members receive at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington (CCADW) when Joseph Jackson arrives at their work stations. Jackson, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at age 3 (he’s 28 now), is one of CCADW’s I.T. technicians, and his typical…

Story - September 29, 2020 - Bilaal was just a teenager when his life went off the rails. He joined a gang and found himself in and out of prison and using drugs. For eight years, he struggled. “I was always into something,” he said. By his mid-20s, he knew he needed to get back on track, for the sake of…

Story - August 11, 2020 - By David Werning, Managing Editor On the first day of January 2020, coronavirus for many people in the United States was a mysterious disease happening somewhere else. Just three months later, most people not only recognized the term and its specific designation, COVID-19, but also acted to slow its spread. By March 2020, COVID-19 had swept…

Story - January 4, 2024 - In a heartwarming reunion on October 28, dozens of St. Matthew Catholic School alumni gathered one last time in their old stomping grounds. They revisited the halls where they received their education, rekindled old friendships and shared stories that had shaped their lives. The event was a poignant reminder of the profound impact the school…

Story - June 25, 2018 - In just one year, Carl felt like he lost everything. Several family members passed away, he lost his job, and the mother of his four children ended their relationship. That’s when his battle with alcoholism began. “I felt like I had no one to go to, so I turned to the bottle and hit rock…

Story - July 6, 2020 - Tharmini Umakaran came to the United States in 2018. She left her homeland of Sri Lanka at the age of five, fleeing civil war. Thirteen years later, as the nation celebrates World Refugee Day, June 20, Umakaran is thankful to those who helped her and her parents along the way. This year’s theme, “Every Action…

Story - April 23, 2020 - Catholic Charities’ Parish Engagement Program is tackling poverty through community building, direct services, and personal connections between volunteers and those seeking pathways to self-sufficiency. However, with social-distancing practices in place to avoid the spread of COVID-19, the program is now pivoting to find creative solutions to serve all those who seek help. “We are committed…

Story - September 13, 2019 - Robert Wade is a resident at Monsignor Bishop Manor. He first called on Catholic Charities of Central Florida (CCCF) eight years ago when he needed a house he and his wife could afford. She died this past Spring, making the rent out of his reach. Once again, Catholic Charities stepped in. “When my wife died,…

Story - November 27, 2023 - Catholic Charities of East Tennessee recently had the sacred honor of placing a perfect baby boy with a family who began their adoption journey more than three years ago. This particular placement was a closed adoption based on the birth mother’s wishes, so many of the details cannot be shared, but from start to finish,…

Story - June 25, 2018 - Delnita had her first drink at eight years old. A child of alcoholics, her drinking continued during her youth and adult life. “Alcoholism ran in my family and played a big role in my homelessness,” she said. Over the years, she also survived abuse. When Delnita’s apartment building was sold and the offers to “couch…

Story - February 27, 2020 - Jackie did not expect to become homeless because of the actions of someone close to her. Despite the uphill battle she faced, she rebuilt her life with a little help from Catholic Social Services (CSS) in Ohio. Jackie had done everything right in life. One Sunday morning, she was sitting in her home drinking tea…

Story - February 24, 2020 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), at the request of Cynthia Colbert, president and CEO of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston (CCAGH), convened a meeting between CCAGH and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives and Federal Emergency Management Agency Partners (FEMA) in order to discuss how faith-based organizations and the federal…