On Friday, September 19th, the summer session of the Language is the Key program at Centro para Familias Hispanas was completed. Language is the Key is a 10-session program in which parents help their children to develop language skills through the use of games and play time. One session is held each week and consists […]
CONTINUE READINGOn September 10, 2014, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh announced the appointment of Ms. Consuelo Kwee to a newly established position, Director of Immigration and Disaster Services. In this position, Ms. Kwee will be responsible for Catholic Charities services in three areas: legal immigration services, assistance to child immigrants seeking to be reunited […]
CONTINUE READINGMany children are coming to the United States, specifically Texas, seeking family members who previously immigrated to this country. This has been extensively reported in various media. Below is an initial overview of the situation, how the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh is responding, and what the faithful can do to support the teachings of our […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Tuesday June 24th at the 2014 American Red Cross Triangle Chapter Annual Meeting, Catholic Charities was named “Community Partner of the Year.” Red Cross Regional CEO, Barry Porter, presented the award to Gary Skinner, Executive Director of Catholic Charities. Mr. Skinner shared his appreciation for this award, “Catholic Charities is thankful for this recognition […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Raleigh/Wake Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness (the Partnership) announced in April 2014, that Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh has been named as the lead agency to coordinate the community effort on the weekends to feed those experiencing low-income and/or homelessness in downtown Raleigh. It is anticipated that between 200 and 300 […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Tuesday, June 3, 2014, more than 50 supporters of Catholic Charities attended its Canned Food Drive at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, home to the Carolina Mudcats baseball team. Each person who donated three cans at the gate received a coupon that saved them three dollars on their box seat ticket. Bishop Michael F. […]
CONTINUE READINGThe 2014 Catholic Charities Gala, which was held April 26th at the Raleigh Marriott City Center, raised $190,000. The record-breaking amount is more than double what any single gala raised in previous years. Proceeds from the event will be used to serve those in need in 54 counties in eastern North Carolina. This year’s gala saw […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Raleigh/Wake Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness (the Partnership) has announced that Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh will be the coordinating agency of the temporary food distribution facility in Raleigh. The facility, called the Oak City Outreach Center, is a joint project of the City of Raleigh and the Partnership. Located near […]
CONTINUE READINGSevere weather passed through eastern North Carolina on Friday night with a tornado touching down in Beaufort County. This is the second tornado to touch down in Beaufort County in a 3-week time period. The other was in Belhaven. Our Catholic Charities regional directors have reported that impacted areas include Beaufort County (Washington and Chocowinity), […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Catholic Charities fourth Annual Celebrate God’s Gifts Gala is being held April 26, 2014, at the downtown Raleigh Marriott. New to this year’s event is a silent auction that is currently live and open for online bidding. The Celebrate God’s Gifts Gala Committee has, through the generous contribution of many local vendors, gathered over […]
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