Mark’s Story
After years of struggling with a drug and alcohol addiction, Mark made the decision to change his life. He knew that he would need to build a strong foundation to ensure his sustained recovery. Christopher Place Employment Academy has provided Mark with a network of support and resources that have given him the strength to [...]
Margaret’s Story
Margaret, at Bridesmaids' Bingo, where she shared her story with more than 300 guests. Margaret’s journey began in March of 2005 when her husband was diagnosed with brain cancer and died five months later. After his passing, Margaret had to give up their house and her job in Anne Arundel County. With no where else [...]
Luis Feels Welcome at the Esperanza Center
Esperanza Center clients Lenin and Luis. My name is Luis Cambisaca. I am 23 years old and I am from Ecuador. I came to the U.S.A. four years ago. I have been living here in Baltimore for 3 years. I have been visiting the Esperanza Center for two years. When I started to visit there, they [...]
Loretta Finds Stability and Support at My Sister’s Place
For 15 years, Loretta Frederick was a home health care aide. When the woman she was caring for passed away in June of 2007, Loretta was suddenly without a job. Unable to find new employment, she turned to her family who provided support for a short time, but eventually could no longer help. Loretta soon became [...]
Looking for affordable senior housing for a loved one?
The solution may be right under your nose. Catholic Charities operates 22 affordable senior housing communities in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford and Garrett Counties and Baltimore City. To be eligible for most Catholic Charities Senior Housing communities, applicants must be at least 62 years of age and meet income requirements. Some residents drive daily to [...]
Leadership Council Campaign Breakfast
Executive Director Bill McCarthy and guest speaker, Vondelayo, at the MSP Leadership Breakfast. My Sister's Place Women's Center held their first annual Leadership Council Campaign Breakfast Wednesday, November 17. The MSPWC’s Leadership Council members and special guests were led in prayer by Reverend Monsignor Arthur F. Valenzano, and welcomed by Catholic Charities Executive Director Bill [...]
LaShaun’s Story
Lashaun Gibson, St. Jerome's Head Start Parent Lashaun Gibson is a single parent who has been a member of the St. Jerome's family for several years. Two of Lashaun’s children completed the St. Jerome’s Head Start program and now attend Baltimore City schools. While in the program, Lashaun faced many challenges including the loss of [...]
Kevin Found Support and Stability at Holden Hall
Since the age of 13, Kevin had lived on the streets. Finding the courage to seek help after 26 years of drug and alcohol addiction, he made the commitment to change his life. Today after much hard work and through the support of Holden Hall, Kevin has celebrated over one year of sobriety and is preparing to [...]
Hope In My Darkest Hours
I was asked to share my story with you. My hope is that it will encourage someone, anyone to never give up, especially in your darkest of hours. That is what My Sister's Place Women's Center did for me. I am a 37-year old mother of 5, ages 2 to 20-years old. Once I worked [...]
Head Start is a Family Affair for Ed Wilson
Head Start is a family affair for Mr. Ed Wilson (fourth from left) who has two grandchildren attending Catholic Charities Carroll County Head Start and another two in our Early Head Start program. Ed, who received the 2010 Carroll County Head Start Parent of the Year Award and is one of the program’s most devoted supporters, [...]