One woman’s impassioned commitment to health and housing
Sr. Helen Amos, RSM, has spent years working to make homelessness in Baltimore rare and brief through the Journey Home initiative and the city’s plan to end homelessness. She has led, since 1999, Mercy Health Services’ board of trustees. For nearly four decades, she has helped run the hospital. Whether she is talking to a [...]
How a banking executive’s heart for service has touched lives
Ralph W. Emerson, Jr. – “Buddy,” as everyone knows him – hasn’t been able to relax much since he retired in March as senior vice president of M&T Bank. One of the best-known businessmen in Baltimore, his endless graciousness and kindness help make him a prime target for boards, events and more. For his deep [...]
Ravens answer Caw to Action at Our Daily Bread Employment Center
"Just think," said Our Daily Bread Employment Center Program Director Lee Martin. "Mark Ingram scored three touchdowns on Sunday, and on Monday he was volunteering at Our Daily Bread Employment Center!" The Ravens running back and teammate Marshall Yanda spent Sept. 23 at Our Daily Bread as part of the United Way of Central Maryland [...]
Early Head Start of Harford County goes apple picking
(September 2019, Harford County) It’s a rite of passage that we never forget, apple picking in the fall. Many thanks to Kay Richardson, Director of Early Head Start in Harford County, for sharing these fantastic photos of the program’s field trip to Lohr’s Apple Orchard. What a wonderful time! Click the link below or call [...]
Sarah’s House receives $500,000 grant
(Sept. 23, 2019) Joe Weinberg of Cordish Companies and Live! Casino and Hotel along with Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced the distribution of $18.8 million in grants to community groups throughout the county. Catholic Charities' emergency and supportive family shelter, Sarah's House, was named as one of the grant recipients and will receive [...]
Stephanie Thornton-Johnson recognized by MD Disabilities Administration and Governor
(Sept. 17, 2019 - Annapolis, MD) Congratulations to Stephanie Thornton-Johnson of Gallagher Services who was recognized today by the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration and Governor's Office of Disabilities for her exemplary work as a Direct Support Professional. Thornton-Johnson was recommended by her supervisor, Donna Branch, a residential director for Gallagher Services. Read Branch's recommendation letter [...]
New behavioral health clinic opens at Our Daily Bread Employment Center
“This is not your traditional clinic,” said Erin Moyer, a licensed clinical social worker based at a behavioral health and substance misuse treatment clinic based at Our Daily Bread Employment Center. “Beyond talk therapy, we also provide food, clothing, benefits, and shelter.” The Villa Maria Behavioral Health clinic opened on July 1, 2019, amid the [...]
Safe Streets gets an A for back-to-school give away
(Baltimore, Aug. 30, 2019) "What do we want?" called Corey Winfield, the Brooklyn-Curtis Bay Safe Streets Site Director, as he opened the back to school supply giveaway with a call and response chant. The crowd of parents and distracted children mumbled, "safe streets." Winfield paused, stepped forward toward the crowd and emphatically spoke into the [...]
It’s the happiest time of the year – back to school at Early Head Start and Head Start
Last week, Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Baltimore City, Harford and Carroll Counties welcomed parents with their infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in tow back to school. Throughout our 17 sites, Catholic Charities has nearly 1,000 very young children enrolled in our early education programs, according to Liza Frye, Administrator of Head Start [...]
Unite for a Day to Serve
(BALTIMORE, Sept.11, 2019) In remembrance of the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Catholic Charities supports the collective call for a Day to Serve. During this month-long initiative from Sept. 11 through Oct. 10, communities are encouraged to transcend political and religious differences and unite behind the shared goal of helping [...]