The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth Recognized for Excellence in Senior Care
Christine Podles (right), administrator of The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth, accepts LifeSpan Network’s Golden Q award from Glenn Scherer, Executive Director of Augsburg Lutheran Village and Board Chair of the LifeSpan Board. The rehabilitation and nursing center was recognized for its dedication to cultural change philosophies to better care for elders. The Neighborhoods [...]
St. Elizabeth’s Residents’ Comments
"I’m quite content at St. Elizabeth’s. I’ve made many friends here and I’ve lost many friends too. I’m cared for by a wonderful group of staff people, friends and family." -Elsie Hartlove, St. Elizabeth Elder “I found a home with lots of friends. The staff and I are like family.” - Doris, St. Elizabeth Elder [...]
The Esperanza Center Opened a Door of Opportunities for Luisa Lopez
My name is Luisa Lopez. I’m from Honduras. I came to the USA in 1999. When I got here, I didn’t speak any English. It was very difficult for me to communicate with people because I was working with only American people. But three days later, my cousin told me about the Apostolado Hispano. That [...]
Father Thomas Donellan Volunteers His Time at the Esperanza Center
My name is Thomas Donellan. I am a Catholic Priest. For almost two years, I have volunteered at the Esperanza Center. I am there on Mondays both morning and afternoons. What has kept me coming is the enthusiasm of all who make this work possible. I seldom have witnessed leaders and volunteers so willing to [...]
Thanks to the Esperanza Center, Jorge No Longer Needs a Translator
I’m from Puebla, Puebla, Mexico. I’ve been in the US for almost three years. When I arrived here, I didn’t speak English. In my first job, the American people spoke to me in English. I used to have to find somebody that spoke Spanish and he translated what they said so I could understand. I [...]
Leonor Finds Hope at the Esperanza Center
Leonor and her husband. My name is Leonor Renderos. I’m from El Salvador. I’ve been here for seven weeks and I was interested to start my English classes right away. But, the community college already started at that time. I found La Esperanza Center so I come here every time I can. I [...]
Luis Cambisaca
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 [...]
Edward Bruz Is Learning English at the Esperanza Center
My name is Edward Brux and I am from Panama City. I have two beautiful children; they are Melanie and Michael Brux. We came here on October 5th of 2009. I study in an institution that helps immigrant people learn English. I’m so thankful for the help and the things that you give me, to [...]
Juan Thanks the Esperanza Center
Esperanza Center clients Juan and Emmeline are thankful for their English teacher, Lois (center). My name is Juan Davila. I’m from Mexico. I was born and grew up in my country. My last educational degree was Educacion Secundaria, it’s called like this in my country. When I was fifteen years old, I had [...]
Community groups receive 4,700 books through Books Across Baltimore program
August 16, 2017 The Molina Foundation made a generous donation of books to Catholic Charities Head Start of Baltimore City, and to two other organizations serving young children. Read the full Daily Record article here Note: The Daily Record is a subscription-only publication; those without a paid subscription will not be able to access the entire article.