As Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh continues its critical role in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, staff members reflect on their recent deployments to East Tennessee, where they collaborated with local agencies to help hurricane survivors. In October and November, three staff members from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh traveled to East […]
CONTINUE READINGAs the Christmas season approaches, families in Western North Carolina face the daunting task of recovering from Hurricane Helene’s devastating flooding and landslides in late September. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh stepped forward last month with a gift of hope and resilience: the Catholic Charities USA Essentials for Disaster Case Managers training. The […]
CONTINUE READINGCatholic Charities fosters a welcoming community for those who use its services, particularly at its food pantries. Thanksgiving provides a unique opportunity to deepen this connection by sharing groceries with families who might otherwise struggle to afford a holiday meal, while also rallying support from local farmers, churches, government agencies, and businesses. This year, demand […]
CONTINUE READINGAccess to quality healthcare just got a lot easier and closer to home for many families in Wake County. Centro para Familias Hispanos (CpFH), a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, begins its new partnership with WakeMed Health & Hospitals Mobile Wellness Services. The organizations celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on […]
CONTINUE READINGThis year marks an extraordinary milestone for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh as it celebrates 100 years of growing in the Body of Christ and becoming “The Best Diocese in the World,” a praiseworthy phrase coined by the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Raleigh, Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama. Bishop Luis said, “We have […]
CONTINUE READINGOver the past month, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh has stood alongside FEMA, faith-based organizations, nonprofits, government officials, and individuals from across the country to aid communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. The immediate response to this widespread disaster has been remarkable, but the road to recovery remains long, with many areas expected to […]
CONTINUE READINGOn October 18th, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh’s Immigration Legal Services hosted a Naturalization Workshop to support permanent residents on their journey to U.S. citizenship. “The day was a tremendous success, thanks to the collaborative efforts of 15 law students from Campbell University, two pro bono lawyers, and six dedicated staff members from […]
CONTINUE READINGLate 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 […]
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