Adding to the one-stop nature of support at Villa Maria clinics
Through an upcoming addition to its certification, the Villa Maria Behavioral Health Clinic in Dundalk will be able to treat substance use disorders as a primary diagnosis, allowing clinicians to serve people for a greater range of reasons. Until now, the clinic could not treat patients with substance use disorders without first diagnosing another mental [...]
The healing power of nature in Harford County
Earlier this summer, Erin Quinley was leading a small group from Anna’s House into the woods behind the facility when two boys lost interest, wandered away and began throwing sticks into a nearby stream. Their mother was disappointed that they wouldn’t participate in the group’s activities, but Quinley, the director of partnerships with Nature Worx, [...]
In Cherry Hill, Juneteenth’s spirit soars
A festive celebration full of pride, joy, love and laughter. This was the scene at The Cherry Hill Town Center in Baltimore’s historic Cherry Hill community as residents celebrated the Juneteenth holiday. "It's a joy to be here to see this day," said Shirley Foulks, Cherry Hill native and co-director of the Youth Resiliency Institute, [...]
A single father on staying the course and trusting the process
Andrew Holland has experienced homelessness for more than half of his life. Growing up in the Maryland Department of Human Services, commonly known as foster care, the 37-year-old says he has never been able to establish himself in long-term and secure stable housing. "Every time I had a good thing going with a job or training, something would happen," [...]
Recognizing a moment
William J. McCarthy Jr. Executive Director The journeys to justice and equity are far too long. Slavery arrived in 1619 on the shores of a nation not yet founded. It took 243 years for a president to declare America’s African slaves to be free women, men and children. It took the Union Army two and [...]
A farm-to-table donation to Anna’s House brightens the program pantry
As Maryland's farm stands began offering fresh local produce this year, so did Anna's House. Thanks to a donation from a Harford County farm, the program's pantry will teem with fruits and vegetables every Thursday throughout this year's growing season, providing fresh options for families staying on site. "Just being able to offer fresh produce [...]
Shelter is just a stop along the way
When asked about his new apartment at Basilica Place, a Catholic Charities Senior Community in downtown Baltimore, Paul Schubert's face lit up. "It's like a palace," he said. The 64-year-old had spent years living in shelters or abandoned spaces before receiving the keys to his new place. A New York native, he lived in other [...]
Time to “open up” again at the Esperanza Center’s dental clinic
Two and a half years ago, after fire in a neighboring building devastated the Esperanza Center, Catholic Charities scrambled to relocate many of its services. The program found space for its medical clinic while the center underwent remediation and renovations, but the dental clinic was forced to close – until now. In late May, Esperanza [...]
After 14 months, an invitation to come inside
For the first time since COVID-19 began, neighbors with food insecurity will be able to once again sit down in dining rooms for their meals at Our Daily Bread Employment Center, My Brother's Keeper and My Sister's Place Women's Shelter. All three locations for meal service have switched from the all-grab-and-go model that started at [...]
Support women!
Join us for virtual bingo! For many years, the women who support the ladies of My Sister's Place Women's Center have had a blast at Bridesmaid's Bingo. Now, we're going virtual with a new kind of bingo night, with prizes, dance breaks, and more! We'd love to have you the whole evening, but [...]