PNC Foundation, DonorsChoose.org bring spring sunshine to Harlem Park Head Start
April 7, 2017 On April 4, PNC Bank's Regional President for Greater Maryland, Laura Gamble, visited Catholic Charities' Head Start program in Harlem Park, as part of a coordinated multi-market PNC announcement of a new donation match program. Read the full Baltimore Time article.
Celebrate Baltimore and Catholic Charities at “A Taste of Maryland” on March 4
Event at the B&O Railroad Museum Benefits Our Daily Bread Employment Center Media Contact: Rena Daly rdaly@cc-md.org 23 Mar 17 12:00 AM CDT Have you ever wanted to taste-test food from more than 30 of the best Baltimore-area restaurants while supporting a great cause? Join Catholic Charities at the 26th annual A Taste of Maryland. A Taste of Maryland takes place on [...]
Catholic Charities to Host Event Celebrating W. Baltimore Initiatives
‘Celebrating Unity in Our Community’ event will bring together residents, community partners Media Contact: Rena Daly rdaly@cc-md.org 28 Mar 17 12:00 AM CDT Catholic Charities of Baltimore is hosting an event on April 6 to celebrate successes in a number of programs focused on education, workforce development, public safety and access to healthy food. Titled “Celebrating Unity in Our Community,” [...]
The Least of These: Serving students with special needs, joyfully
March 10, 2017 Inspired by Matthew 25:40-45, which concludes " ... what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me," each month in 2017 The Catholic Review has been providing an in-depth look at the Catholic Church's response to those in dire need. In March, the series featured the [...]
After immigrants arrested in Baltimore, people are fearful
Activists and local officials say a sense of fear has swept the immigrant community amid the Trump administration's orders March 8, 2017 Val Twanmoh, director of Catholic Charities' Esperanza Center, and Mike Borgonos, Esperanza Center managing attorney, were interviewed for this Baltimore Sun article on growing concern among immigrant communities in Baltimore. Read the full Baltimore Sun article
‘It’s fear, fear, fear’: As enforcement increases, more immigrants avoid public places
February 26, 2017 Writing for The Washington Post, reporter Arelis Hernández interviewed Esperanza Center director Val Twanmoh for an article on the impact of increased immigration enforcement on the Latino community. Read the full Washington Post story here
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori Responds to recent Executive Orders Affecting Migrants and Refugees
"In recent days, President Donald Trump signed a number of executive orders that have caused many of our immigrant sisters and brothers to fear for their future in this country and for the stability of their families, including one order that suspends the U.S. refugee admissions program." Click here to read the full letter.
A Taste of Maryland 2017
Join us on Saturday, March 4 at the B&O Railroad Museum for A Taste of Maryland 2017. This evening of food and fun celebrates Maryland and benefits Our Daily Bread Employment Center. Your event ticket includes parking, fine food donated by some of Maryland's best chefs and restaurants, and features an open bar plus live [...]
Immigration advocates in Baltimore area fear increased enforcement
February 14, 2017 The director of the Esperanza Center, Val Twanmoh, was among those interviewed by The Baltimore Sun for an article on the impact of increased deportation activities on Baltimore's immigrant community. Read the full Baltimore Sun article here
Catholic Charities of Baltimore Announces $800,000 Grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
Funds will support programs serving people affected by poverty, homelessness Media Contact: Rena Daly rdaly@cc-md.org 31 Jan 17 12:00 AM CST Catholic Charities of Baltimore announced today that the agency will receive a grant of $800,000 over two years from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. The grant will support a number of Catholic Charities’ programs, including those that provide [...]