Furnishings for a Fresh Start
“This furniture is so beautiful," said a tearful and overjoyed mother as she welcomed teams of volunteers from Catholic Charities, Epworth United Methodist Church in Cockeysville and Boy Scout Troop 92 from White Hall who united to form a Furniture and Household Drive in early December. As a result, six families who were experiencing homelessness [...]
Christmas Comes to the Weinberg Housing and Resource Center
“It’s overwhelming,” Jory Williams said as he received his gift. “It just makes me feel loved.” Mr. Williams along with hundreds of other residents from the Weinberg Housing and Resource Center (WHRC), enjoyed the 5th annual Christmas Eve dinner and dessert party at Baltimore’s night shelter, which is managed by Catholic Charities. All 470 residents received a [...]
Adopt-A-Resident: Individuals at Weinberg Housing and Resource Center receive Christmas gifts
News Advisory: December 24, 2017 Contact: Rowena Daly (Rena), Communications Director Mobile: (646)263-6384 rdaly@cc-md.org 470 Individuals Who Reside at the Weinberg Housing and Resource Center, the Baltimore City Shelter Operated by Catholic Charities, Receive Christmas Gifts Individuals open gifts, enjoy a holiday dinner and listen to reflections @ significance of the season in relation to their [...]
South African Embassy presents blankets for Catholic Charities’ shelter
What Counts is the Difference We Have Made in the Lives of Others Giving Back to Celebrate the Life and Work of Nelson Mandela Weinberg Housing and Resource Center Executive Director, Lee Martin and Veronica Buzby, Ambassador for 67 Blankets. Nelson Mandela's legacy and his commitment to social justice will never be forgotten. [...]
Away from home during the holidays – St. Vincent’s Villa cheers children with winter wonderland
The magic of Christmas is on display at St. Vincent’s Villa thanks to volunteers who’ve created a winter wonderland with hundreds of twinkling trees in the school gymnasium. On Monday, December 18, WBAL News Reporter, Megan Pringle, interviewed Ezra Buchdahl, administrator of St. Vincent’s Villa and Villa Maria School, along with volunteers Ellen Torres and [...]
Winter Wonderland Created by Volunteers at St. Vincent’s Villa and Featured on WBAL
The magic of Christmas is on display at St. Vincent's Villa thanks to volunteers who've created a winter wonderland with hundreds of twinkling trees in the school gymnasium. On Monday, December 18, WBAL News Reporter, Megan Pringle, interviewed Ezra Buchdahl, administrator of St. Vincent's Villa and Villa Maria School, along with volunteers Ellen Torres and [...]
The Magic of Christmas at St. Vincent’s Villa!
Since 2007, volunteers have transformed the St. Vincent’s Villa school gym into a magical winter wonderland for the holiday season. Until January 1st, the students will enjoy the festive display of more than 100 pine trees decorated with twinkling lights and thousands of ornaments. Ellen Torres, a former Catholic Charities employee, rallies the volunteers to [...]
Esperanza Center get funding from Vera Institute of Justice
Providing legal representation to immigrants during this complex time is part of Catholic Charities' work at the Esperanza Center. The Esperanza Center is a recipient of the Vera Institute of Justice's funding to support legal representation for immigrant families. Val Twanmoh, director of the Catholic Charities Esperanza Center, along with Heather Benno, managing attorney of [...]
Catholic Charities, Winner of the Baltimore Sun Media Group’s 2017 Top Workplaces Award
Rowena Daly, Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Communications Director rdaly@cc-md.org 667-600-2007 www.cc-md.org Baltimore, Maryland – December 1, 2017– Catholic Charities of Baltimore has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by The Baltimore Sun Media Group. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by Energage, LLC (formerly [...]