My Journal on a Journey to Israel
by Bill McCarthy For several years, the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has brought Marylanders to visit the ancient land of Israel. Their goal has been to provide a unique opportunity to witness, first-hand, how [...]
Living Our Values: Peace
by Bill McCarthy As the social justice arm of the Catholic Church, Catholic Charities is distinctly Catholic. And we are also an Agency comprised of staff, volunteers and partners from many different religious traditions. We are rich [...]
Gallagher Services’ Carol Baker
For nearly 22 years, Carol Baker has been the site manager for Gallagher Services Residential Services South in Anne Arundel County. She manages two group homes for men with developmental disabilities. “These guys are my [...]
Executive Director Bill McCarthy Takes the Food Stamp Challenge
by Bill McCarthy Bill's Final Thoughts I have taken a few days to reflect on my experience with the food stamp supplement challenge that I participated in last week as well as the events surrounding [...]
Fabiola Finds Great Reward in Volunteering at the Esperanza Center
Fabiola Sanzana Hawkins Sometimes I found myself thinking about the responsibility of assisting others, just to experience the simple and extraordinary action of help. It doesn’t matter if you don’t receive anything in return; just [...]
Phyllis
This story is told by WHRC Case Manager Associate Judith Han The very first client that I worked with at WHRC was Phyllis James. Phyllis came to Weinberg full of life, energy and joy. Every [...]