Our Daily Bread’s clinic addresses substance use disorders
(September 2019, Baltimore) Catholic News Service spent a day at Our Daily Bread Employment Center to better understand the breadth of programs offered at the Center. The videographer focused on Our Daily Bread's new clinic, The Fallsway, which provides behavioral health and substance use disorder counseling. It is a logical place to house a clinic [...]
Inspiration and spirit fill the Hippodrome Theatre for A Movement to Love
In a time when it can be difficult to find inspiration or soothing for the spirit, hundreds who gathered at Catholic Charities’ annual celebration found both on Tuesday night. Surrounded by the beauty of the Hippodrome Theatre, they celebrated the successes of neighbors who made strides toward self-sufficiency, and honored individuals who exemplified a commitment [...]
2019 Annual Celebration recognizes Lauren Cole
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Rowena Daly rdaly@cc-md.org 667-600-2007 Towson youth’s extraordinary dedication honored with a memorial award When 18-year-old Lauren Cole was in middle school, she was looking for a place to volunteer. That’s how she found My Sister’s Place Women’s Center. She and her Girl Scout Troop made and delivered 72 fleece scarves [...]
Towson youth’s extraordinary dedication honored with memorial award
When 18-year-old Lauren Cole was in middle school, she was looking for a place to volunteer. That’s how she found My Sister’s Place Women’s Center. She and her Girl Scout Troop made and delivered 72 fleece scarves to the ladies who use the center. For two years after that, she organized canned food drives, rallying [...]
Weekend highlights – running a marathon and graduating from life-changing program
It was a busy weekend for the men at Christopher Place Employment Academy as they embrace exciting new challenges and a joyous graduation. On Saturday, an enthusiastic group of academy men competed in the Baltimore Running Festival. On Sunday, 21 men graduated from the academy and celebrated their accomplishments of overcoming years of homelessness and [...]
Volunteers in action at Our Daily Bread Employment Center
Thank you to our volunteers! As of October 2019, the organizations which contributed the most volunteer hours include: Quantum Leap, Inc. logged 2,854 hours in FY19. Quantum Leap, Inc. provides residential and support services to adults with intellectual disabilities. Participants from Quantum Leap serving lunch at Our Daily Bread. __________________ Religious groups with [...]
Giving life to hope: Remembering Rep. Elijah Cummings
Bill McCarthy Executive Director Grief is a powerful and heavy force. It can weigh us down with despair and fear, and make so many things seem beyond repair. While our city, our state and the nation mourn the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings, it is tempting to give in to that grief. Maybe part of [...]
Fall 2019 newsletter captures Catholic Charities at work all in a day
All in a day, thousands of people are guided on a path to overcome barriers and attain a secure and fulfilling life through Catholic Charities' 80 programs in 200 locations throughout Central Maryland. View the fall 2019 newsletter and catch a glimpse of Catholic Charities at work all in a day!
Esperanza to participate on Loyola panel about journey of immigrant youth
Loyola University Maryland will host a presentation, The Journey of Immigrant Children, on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., in McGuire Hall. The panel discussion will focus on experiences, legal issues, and spiritual perspectives of Central American immigrant youth. The presentation will feature seven panelists, including two speakers who fled El Salvador as teenagers [...]
Multiplying loaves with casseroles
Our Daily Bread Employment Center needs your help to feed the hungry. We’re not asking for a miracle of multiplying loaves and fishes, but we would appreciate you baking a casserole or two. “Casseroles are the backbone of Our Daily Bread’s ability to serve all people in need,” said Nick Rudomin, volunteer manager for Our [...]