Older adults find support at with Senior Connections Community Outreach
(Baltimore, Nov. 7) “I nearly jumped out of my chair when I learned I could get a hearing aid for $80,” said an elated Minnie Simmons, who attends Ark Church on E. North Avenue and [...]
Honoring the mission—and the people who live it
What does it mean to serve Marylanders in need? The answer permeated Catholic Charities' annual celebration Tuesday night at the Hippodrome Theatre. Hundreds gathered to honor three community members whose selfless giving has contributed to [...]
My Brother’s Keeper Open House
The event was designed to engage the Irvington Community to make residents aware of the array of services offered by Catholic Charites at My Brother’s Keeper. The Open House Fall/Festival kick-off was opened by remarks [...]
Back On My Feet helps Christopher Place participant make debut in Baltimore Running Festival
Michael Martin’s attitude towards running mirrors his attitude toward overcoming his addiction. “Failure is not an option,” Martin said. The 45-year-old recovering heroin addict is among the thousands of runners who will don athletic attire, [...]
Baltimore Sun: Attorneys see longer detention for migrant children in Maryland as ICE detains potential sponsors
Flor, an indigenous Guatemalan woman living in Baltimore, is trying to release her nephew's son, who is in detention. She could face deportation herself to her home country, whose poverty and violence she fled 14 [...]
Catholic Charities receives grant from CareFirst for major substance use treatment initiative
Baltimore, MD (October 24, 2018) Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s new comprehensive substance use treatment initiative has significant support, thanks to a $150,000 CareFirst grant announced in Baltimore today. “Our first steps include expanding medication-assisted treatment [...]