Beauty in the shift: a recovering substance user’s unexpected gifts
Fifty-one years after his first hit of a drug, William “Al” Baker says he’s done with substance use and into creating beauty. “I believe in God and everything, but heroin always won out,” he said. [...]
A big move back – and forward – for neighbors experiencing homelessness
Neighbors experiencing homelessness – sheltered in hotels or elsewhere since the COVID-19 pandemic forced traditional shelters to transfer its full operations in order to protect health – can once again return to the Weinberg Housing [...]
Now literally anyone in the city can find help getting a job through Our Daily Bread Employment Center
Want help finding a meaningful job, but don’t think you qualify to get assistance from Catholic Charities? Think again. As of late February, any city resident looking for work—from any situation, education level, background, or [...]
How compassion can lead to a new career
The staggering need for medical care providers – including certified nursing assistants and geriatric nursing assistants – has led to a new Catholic Charities program aimed at helping individuals achieve their career goals while finding [...]
While caring for a pre-schooler and a preemie, she just needed some help
When Ashley had her daughter six years ago, she didn’t have family or friends who could offer support as she recovered from a cesarean section and tried to meet the infant's needs. "It was just [...]
New CFO excited to serve new purpose
Sarah Beckwith has joined Catholic Charities as its new chief financial officer. She comes from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, where she served as vice president and CFO for the last nine years. Beckwith has an [...]