Late September, Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast as a category 4 storm, wiping out communities in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. The hurricane washed away homes and highways and decimated power, water, and cell tower systems. To date, at least 179 people are dead and entire communities destroyed, many of them […]
CONTINUE READINGCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh is highlighting our continued volunteer and community initiatives in Central and Eastern North Carolina as we enter Phase 2 of the Catholic Charities USA We Are There national awareness campaign. The campaign celebrates the life-giving services Catholic Charities agencies provide across the country. This initiative brings attention to […]
CONTINUE READINGCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh has taken a significant step forward in addressing the housing needs of vulnerable communities by completing its first tiny home project. This initiative marks a milestone for the NC Catholics Volunteer Program, which has been dedicated to building and repairing homes for neighbors in need across central and […]
CONTINUE READINGSeptember marks National Preparedness Month (NPM), an annual campaign led by FEMA to raise awareness about the importance of disaster planning. This year’s theme, “Start a Conversation,” encourages families and communities to begin discussions on how to prepare for emergencies, ask key questions, and develop action plans. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh is […]
CONTINUE READINGCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh is proud to announce that the Tar River Regional Office in Greenville is among 38 Family Serving Organizations in North Carolina to receive funding from Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina (PCANC). This generous $50,000 grant, provided in collaboration with the North Carolina Division of Social Services, will support […]
CONTINUE READINGAlexandria, Va. – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) has named Lisa Perkins, chief executive officer of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, the recipient of the 2024 Management Excellence Award. Each year, the CCUSA Management and Administration Community of Practice confers this honor on an exceptional manager or supervisor in the Catholic Charities network who leads […]
CONTINUE READINGCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh is celebrating the community for the success of the 7th Annual Drive Out Hunger golf outing, held at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary this month. The event raised over $80,000 and will support the organization’s five food pantries across Central and Eastern North Carolina in Durham, Raleigh, Greenville, […]
CONTINUE READINGBefore, during, and after Tropical Storm Debby, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh leaders planned, prepared, and activated their disaster readiness for Central and Eastern North Carolina. North Carolina is no stranger to Hurricanes and Tropical storms and that’s why Catholic Charities training is ongoing to better position community readiness and assistance, which was […]
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