Major movement for the mission
How far would you go to support a neighbor in need? More than 100 people joined together to go 1,300 miles for the Catholic Charities Mission to Move virtual event. The five-day step challenge, which ran Aug. 17 - 21, featured exclusive Catholic Charities podcasts on topics like trauma, senior care, homelessness and poverty relief [...]
Head Start students head back to early learning – from home
September 8 marks the beginning of the school year for 667 children enrolled in Catholic Charities Head Start of Baltimore City. In normal times, all 15 sites across South and Southeast Baltimore would be filled with children excited to learn; however, COVID-19 has disrupted those plans. Instead, the Head Start teachers and students are gearing [...]
A shift to new health records links care providers in new ways
When Catholic Charities began planning to roll out a new electronic health record system across the agency, Ezra Buchdahl thought about the chart room at St. Vincent's Villa. "We're living in the 19th century here!" said the administrator of the comprehensive residential treatment program and special education school for children with behavioral and emotional needs. [...]
Support for those helping to slow the pandemic
As Baltimore City hires a corps of more than 300 people to help track and limit the spread of COVID-19 locally, those workers will receive some extra support from a Catholic Charities program. Through a contract with the city, the agency's Villa Maria Community Resources Behavioral Health Clinic in Fallstaff will offer a range of [...]
The spirit of service for veterans in need
"I'm grateful for the deliveries. It's nice to receive the meals and to know the staff hasn't forgotten about us during this time," said Earl Robb. The 89-year-old Marine Corps veteran was referencing the weekly meals he and eight other veterans are receiving from St. Ann Adult Day Services. In August, the Catholic Charities program [...]
Mission to Move: Senior Care – What’s your plan? Living long and well
What’s your plan? Living long and well Tia Briscoe talks with Assisted Rehab President Rich Rigali about how you can plan to age in place safely and in the best possible health.
Mission to Move: Roundtable on youth-specific needs and barriers to employment
Kids on the corner: Why it's hard – and crucial – for youth to find (the right) jobs roundtable discussion Laura Talis talks with Kevin Creamer, Kevin Mason, and friends from the Youth Empowered Society about the critical considerations that can help youth find sustainable work. (Note: This conversation mentions [...]
Mission to Move: What should I do? The best ways to help someone experiencing homelessness
What should I do? The best ways to help someone experiencing homelessness Dana Boyer talks with Sarah’s House Program Director Kelly Anderson about invisible homelessness, individuals who ask for money, and how you can make a difference to each of them.
Mission to Move: The key to housing for individuals experiencing homelessness
The key to housing for individuals experiencing homelessness Dana Boyer talks with Sarah’s House Operations Manager Eileen Meagher about what must happen in order for someone experiencing homelessness to find a permanent home.
Mission to Move: The impact of poverty on community
The impact of poverty on community Dana Boyer talks with My Brother’s Keeper Program Director Kevin Mason, LCPC, about the effects individual and familial poverty have on the larger community and why one person’s poverty matters to others.