The air was crisp. The sun was shining. It was a perfect day for golf. On Monday, April 29th, over 160 golfers supported the 2nd Annual Catholic Charities Drive Out Hunger Golf Outing at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary. Proceeds from the Drive Out Hunger Golf Outing will benefit the six Catholic Charities food pantries […]
CONTINUE READINGIn recent days, the phone has not stopped ringing for Consuelo Kwee, Director of Immigration Services of Catholic Charities in Raleigh. Since February 5th, when a series of posts on social networks warned about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity at the Bear Creek factory in Sanford, many immigrants have been panicked, Kwee shared. She […]
CONTINUE READINGA trench through the middle of the floor. A single wall in the entire 7,300 sq. ft. building. The ceiling support is visible. Soon, this will be the home of the new Durham Community Food Pantry. Construction has begun on space in the Lakewood Shopping Center to renovate this facility to make it a welcoming […]
CONTINUE READINGIn the past three years, two major storms have devastated the Diocese of Raleigh, forcing thousands of families from their homes. In response to Hurricane Matthew in 2016, Catholic Charities collaborated with the Knights of Columbus to form NC Catholics Volunteer. Now, this group is ready to continue serving families in need in 2019.
CONTINUE READINGAs Christmas approaches, a new collaboration between Catholic Charities and The Green Chair Project is providing families impacted by Hurricane Florence with furniture as they move into new homes. Following the devastating storm, many homes were flooded, not only forcing families to find new living spaces, but also ruining their furniture. Now, as homes dry […]
CONTINUE READINGWorking to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Wake County is no easy task. But Wake County residents have already shown great support of Oak City Cares, a collaboration between Wake County, the City of Raleigh, the Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, which will provide […]
CONTINUE READING– For it is in giving that we receive — St. Francis of Assisi On Saturday, October 27, the 8th Annual Catholic Charities Gala was held at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. More than 400 guests, which was the highest attendance record in the gala’s history, joined the celebration and helped raise over $260,000. Proceeds […]
CONTINUE READINGBy: Kate Watson Disasters are chaotic. It’s a simple truth understood by anyone who has ever lived through one personally or professionally. Just ask Daniel Altenau, who directs disaster services for Catholic Charities in Raleigh, N.C. With his team, he’s helped respond to natural disasters such as Hurricane Matthew (2016) and, most recently, Hurricane Florence. […]
CONTINUE READINGThree weeks after Hurricane Florence blasted into the Carolinas, the nightmare for residents continues. Since the day of the storm, Catholic Charities has been working tirelessly across the Diocese of Raleigh to get much needed supplies to impacted families. We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers and donors. Together, we’re making a difference […]
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 […]
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