This past week, the Catholic Charities Counseling Program hosted their inaugural summer camp: “Thriving Youth: A Therapeutic Summer Camp.” The weeklong program aimed to teach mindfulness and emotional regulation in a fun, stimulating environment! Clinical Director Ruth DeVito wanted to start the camp after realizing that many middle school aged children would benefit from a […]
CONTINUE READINGCBS17 recently sat down with Chief Executive Officer Lisa Perkins to discuss rising food prices and the work Catholic Charities is doing to fight hunger. Check out their story here.
CONTINUE READINGOn January 15, 2024, the Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services organized a cost-free Naturalization event for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. During the event hosted in Raleigh, dedicated staff members helped 18 individuals, guiding them through the intricate process of completing applications for naturalization and facilitating their applications for USCIS fee waivers. The success of […]
CONTINUE READINGAnd what a festival it was! On Friday, September 29, 2023, an estimated 575 of our neighbors gathered and celebrated. It was a way for CpFH to say thank you to the community for its support; bringing together people from all walks of life, uniting to commemorate a quarter-century of dedicated service to the Hispanic […]
CONTINUE READINGIn July 2023, 54 children had the time of their lives at the Pequeños Gigantes Summer Camp organized by Centro para Familias Hispanas, a program of Catholic Charities. Packed with exciting activities such as karate, art, music, and outdoor playtime, this summer camp left an indelible mark on the children’s lives. The week-long adventure culminated […]
CONTINUE READINGCatholic Charities celebrated its 11th Annual Gala with flair and style Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Gala was held at the beautiful Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, which provided a perfect backdrop for the festivities. The record-breaking 350 attendees, including the greatest increase in new attendees in the history of the event, arrived in black-tie attire, […]
CONTINUE READINGMore than 300 people gathered at Catholic Parish Outreach (CPO) Food Pantry in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 22, 2023, for the 11th Annual Pig Pickin’ and Open House! The fundraiser was a resounding success, with attendees enjoying delicious food, lively entertainment, and the opportunity to support a worthy cause. The annual celebratory event […]
CONTINUE READINGTeeing off to fight hunger in central and eastern North Carolina, over 200 golfers gathered on Monday, August 15th at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary for the 5th Annual Catholic Charities Drive Out Hunger Golf Outing. The event raised over $70,000 to support the five Catholic Charities food pantries spread across the Diocese of Raleigh. […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Catholic Charities Annual Pig Pickin’ returned to an in-person format this year on Saturday, May 21st, 2022, after being held as virtual events in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. The event was adapted to a drive-thru event due to continued concerns around the pandemic and raised over $20,000 with over 200 guests enjoying […]
CONTINUE READING“Charity is putting our faith into practice; it is an expression of how we live our faith.” The 10th Annual Catholic Charities Gala was a resounding success! Hosted at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, there were 275 guests in attendance, with others joining the festivities online. To celebrate over a decade of Catholic Charities Galas, […]
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