Celebrating philanthropy and generosity that brings happiness to Catholic Charities Head Start in Harlem Park, Baltimore.
November 27, 2017- This morning, many excited preschoolers and their teachers from the Catholic Charities Head Start of Baltimore City in Harlem Park celebrated the opening of a NEW PLAYGROUND made possible through the generosity of T. Rowe Price and Catholic Charities’ supporters. The playground is named for T. Rowe Price Executive, Vernon Reid. Mr. [...]
Thank you WAVE
Employees of Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) of Aberdeen, MD who collected Wish List items for Anna’s House for Thanksgiving. As you can see, they brought lots and lots of items including a 50 lb. bag of potatoes!
My Sister’s Place Women’s Center Marks Its 35th Anniversary
MSPWC’s former and present directors including (l-r) Sr. Patricia McLaughlin, SSND, the first director of the Center when it opened in 1982 and current Director of the Caroline Center; Rebecca Abrahamsen, current Program Director; and Mary Ellen Vanni, the second director and retired Executive Director of the Fuel Fund of Maryland. “My [...]
Alicia’s Story: My Sister’s Place Women’s Center
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 homeless. [...]
Kudos to BCARS Employee for Recognition
One of our amazing staff at Baltimore Child & Adolescent Response System (BCARS) Patrice Munford, Therapist, was recently featured in Behavioral Health System Baltimore’s 2017 Annual Impact Report. Click here to read her story. Click here to read the full report. Patrice is highlighted on the cover and pages 14 and 15.
Esperanza Center’s Helany Sinkler receives Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Award
A big shout out to Esperanza’s own Helany Sinkler, Family Reunification Programs and Anti-Trafficking Services manager, who received the Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Award for a Service Provider in October 2017 at an event at City Hall. So proud to have her on the Esperanza Team!
Helany Sinkler wins Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Award
A big shout out to Esperanza’s own Helany Sinkler, Family Reunification Program and Anti-Trafficking Services manager, who received the Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Award for a Service Provider last night at an event at City Hall. So proud to have her on the Esperanza Team!
Catholic Charities’ Annual Celebration 2017
On Wednesday, October 11, Catholic Charities held its 2017 Annual Celebration at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore. Earlier in the evening in a private reception, Bill McCarthy, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore presented the 2017 Mission in Action awards to the following individuals: • Trisha Ey: Therapeutic Recreation [...]
“Catholic Baltimore” Audio Discussion of the Holy Father’s “Share the Journey” Initiative
Recently, Val Twanmoh, Director of the Esperanza Center, was interviewed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, along with Joan Rosenhauer, Vice President of US Operations for Catholic Relief Services. Listen to it here.
Public Comment Opportunity
Catholic Charities' adoption program has recently begun its quadrennial Council on Accreditation (COA) application. COA is a national accrediting body approved by the United States Department of State to conduct Hague accreditation and approval reviews. Catholic Charities invites the public to provide comment on its intercountry adoption service. You may provide comment by clicking on: https://coanet.org/accreditation/hague-accreditation-and-approval/public-comment/