The Sun Journal recently covered the deployment of a Washer / Dryer trailer by Catholic Charities USA to New Bern, North Carolina, following Hurricane Florence. Check out their story here.
CONTINUE READINGTranslators who speak Swahili were in high demand to better assist refugees after Hurricane Florence impacted much of central and eastern North Carolina. At least a handful of families who sought refuge in Chapel Hill were Congolese immigrants, according to shelter officials. The organization Save the Children deployed to North Carolina to set up child […]
CONTINUE READINGAfter Hurricane Florence passed through North Carolina, flooding was a threat for many families. Bishop Luiz Zarama met with these families and invited all to continue helping them to find hope.
CONTINUE READINGHurricane Florence brought heavy winds and rains to central and eastern North Carolina. Families were forced from their homes and will have a long path to recovery. Catholic Charities is actively responding and helping families to meet their immediate needs.
CONTINUE READINGEste preparado. ¡Tenga cuidado! Si bien el recorrido final del huracán Florence aún es incierto, gran parte de Carolina del Norte espera un severo impacto de esta tormenta. Nos preocupamos por la seguridad de todos aquellos en nuestra comunidad, y queremos que esté a salvo. Aquí hay algunos recursos para ayudarlo a prepararse para […]
CONTINUE READINGRecently, reports have been shared about the shameful conduct of some priests within the Catholic Church. We share the sentiment that our Bishop, Bishop Luis Rafael, has already shared in his statement on August 22, expressing his grief and concern over the actions that took place in the Church. At Catholic Charities, we respect the […]
CONTINUE READINGMore than 300 supporters of Catholic Charities gathered at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park Friday, July 27 for Pitch in for Charity. Fans enjoyed pre-game food trucks and post-game fireworks, as well as a Durham Bulls – Syracuse Chiefs game that came down to the final out. Before the game the Durham Bulls presented a […]
CONTINUE READINGWhen Hurricane Matthew first impacted central and eastern North Carolina, hundreds of families were forced from their homes. Today, too many families still struggle to find safe and stable housing. For the past year and a half, Catholic Charities staff have been helping families find new housing and assisting with some of the upfront costs […]
CONTINUE READINGTerry Foley, director of Catholic Parish Outreach food pantry in Raleigh, is set to retire from that role at the end of June. Foley served as director for 14 years and, although she is stepping down, she intends to stick around. “I am planning to take the month of July off,” Foley explained. “Then I […]
CONTINUE READINGAs many as 5,000 people in Wake County experience homelessness each year, and currently, no single place exists where they can access all the resources they may need. Today marked a milestone in Raleigh’s innovative approach to end homelessness as ground was broken on the Oak City Cares facility. “Oak City Cares is a collaborative, community, approach […]
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