Please help by donating the following items:
Laundry detergent Bleach New socks New underwear New hats, gloves and scarves New Travel Size toiletries of shampoo, conditioner, face and body wash, deodorant, lotion Hand and feet warmers Body spray Chap Stick Jackie Reid, Volunteer Manager jreid@cc-md.org - 667.600.3702 17 W. Franklin St. Baltimore, MD 21201
Alicia’s Story
I would not be here today without the help of some amazing individuals and organizations like My Sister’s Place. Without them, I wouldn’t have a story much worth telling. In 2015, I joined the Learn to Earn internship program at My Sister’s Place Women’s Center. I was 26, living in a recovery program — essentially [...]
My Sister’s Place marks 35 years of serving women in need
(Baltimore - Oct. 2017) “MY SISTER’S PLACE WOMEN’S CENTER SAVES LIVES,” said an emphatic Tamla Olivier, President and CEO of BGE HOME and Constellation Home and the guest speaker for Catholic Charities’ My Sister’s Place Women’s Center’s (MSPWC) Anniversary Breakfast, commemorating 35 years of service. Since 1982, the Center has served as a pioneer in [...]
Giving with humility: A reflection on serving at the holidays
What does it mean to truly serve? This is the time of year when we're heartened and happy to see in the news all the stories of how people help their neighbors. With all the turmoil we're constantly hearing, who can suppress a smile of relief at the reminder that there is still such good [...]
Celebrate the Christmas spirit with these events
Opportunities for you and your family to celebrate the season include: Community Green Initiative at Gallagher Services' greenhouse hosts the holiday crafts & greens sale on Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All proceeds benefits Gallagher Services which provides engaging opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. Holiday items include: fresh [...]
Celebrating the sisterhood of My Sister’s Place Women’s Center
(Nov. 14, Baltimore, MD) “In a place, city, world, where too often people feel alone, I am grateful there is My Sister’s Place,” said Alicia Wilson as she addressed supporters of My Sister’s Place Women’s Center at its annual breakfast. Wilson, a Baltimore native, serves as the senior vice president of Impact Investments and senior [...]
Christmas Concert at the Basilica of the Assumption Dec. 6, 2018
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with performances by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, members of the Choral Arts Society and Davon Fleming of NBC’s “The Voice”. WHAT: Enjoy stellar performances by amazing musicians and vocalists as they perform the Christmas favorites in the beautiful Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin [...]
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 participated in the Catholic Charities’ Senior Connections Community Outreach meeting. Simmons along with 50 other church members attended the outreach [...]
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 Catholic Charities' mission, and to recognize five Catholic Charities employees who exemplify its commitments in a particularly outstanding way. Msgr. [...]
Bishop, high school thespian society and devoted dad honored for extraordinary service
Catholic Charities’ annual celebration recognizes impact in communities Press Release Contact: Rowena Daly, Media Relations Manager, rdaly@cc-md.org 667-600-2007 (Nov. 1, 2018 – Baltimore, MD) – Three outstanding members of the Catholic Charities’ community received the organization’s highest honors at The Meaning of the Movement: An Evening with Catholic Charities Tuesday night. These individuals stand out as [...]