Becoming a safe haven: Baltimore and the arrival of immigrant youth
June 25, 2017 A wonderful article from Scalawag on the horrific conditions that have led thousands of children to flee their home countries in recent years, and the welcome and support they receive at the Esperanza Center. Read [...]
The Least of These: Helping victims of modern slavery become survivors
June 9, 2017 In the ongoing series "The Least of These," The Catholic Review examined the response of organizations in Baltimore that are working to help survivors of human trafficking, including Catholic Charities' Esperanza Center. Read the full [...]
Local Advocates Roundtable: Youth Homelessness in Baltimore
May 30, 2017 On May 30, our colleague Helany Sinkler appeared on The Marc Steiner Show as part of a panel to discuss homelessness among area youth. Helany, who works at the Esperanza Center, offered the perspective of [...]
Supporters Of Paid Sick Leave Rally Against Governor’s Veto
May 30, 2017 Catholic Charities' director of advocacy Regan Vaughan appeared with Maryland State Del. Luke Clippinger and representatives from a number of non-profits at a rally encouraging to overturn of the veto of a bill that [...]
Around the Park: Luncheon highlights Benevolent Baskets’ success, growth
May 18, 2017 From The Capital Gazette, a wonderful piece on Benevolent Baskets, a program provides career training and crucial job skills for the ladies at My Sister's Place Women's Center. Read the full article.
Esperanza Center Continues Mission of Caring for Maryland’s Uninsured Immigrants
Catholic Charities’ program provided free medical services to more than 2,000 people in 2016 Media Contact: Rena Daly rdaly@cc-md.org 17 May 17 12:00 AM CDT Catholic Charities’ Esperanza Center Health Services provided medical and dental services to more than 2,000 [...]