The Durham community is next in line to host The Sunday Supper, this time in support of the Catholic Charites’ planned $1.7 million Durham Community Food Pantry and other efforts to address food insecurity in the community. A meal featuring selections from some of the best of local Durham vendors is planned along with live music and a community table that will seat 750 people. The supper is planned for Sunday, April 29 from 12-3 p.m. at the American Tobacco Campus Amphitheater. Tickets are on sale now through www.SundaySupperDurham.com. The… Read More
Para Español It’s been nearly ten years since Teresa and Carlos Mendoza decided to emigrate from Colombia to the United States. Chicago was their first home. They first arrived in 2009 as legal permanent residents and settled in the Illinois city because he had two sisters there. After experiencing the harsh Chicago winter, though, they decided to find a warmer environment and moved to North Carolina, where he had three older sisters. For the Mendozas, the question of “Where is home?” has always centered on family. In fact, the main… Read More
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh is excited to announce that beginning in the Spring of 2018, clinical counseling services will be available from St. Ann Catholic Parish in Clayton, NC for the Newton Grove Deanery. “We are constantly talking with our parish partners to understand the needs of the community.” Ms. Wanda Collazo, Newton Grove Regional Director, explained. “When local pastors approached us with a need for clinical counseling, we worked with them to identify a path to providing that service.” The plan is to have a professionally-trained… Read More
The holiday season can be a challenging time for families living in poverty. During this season of joy, many families don’t have the resources to have even a few special gifts for their children under the tree on Christmas morning. Through the generosity of the community, Catholic Charities offices across the Diocese of Raleigh can help make the Christmas holiday a little more special for families. This year in the Albemarle Deanery, over 80 families received Christmas presents through the Catholic Charities Christmas program. Planning for this program begins in… Read More
On Saturday, October 21st, over 325 individuals joined together at the Raleigh Marriott at Crabtree Valley to celebrate the wonderful work of Catholic Charities. Over the past year, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh has served over 60,000 individuals throughout central and eastern North Carolina. This evening provided the opportunity to reflect on this great accomplishment and look to the future as Catholic Charities continues to expand. The event also serves as an important fundraiser for Catholic Charities. Through the generosity of the many sponsors and guests at the… Read More
Catholic Charities is excited to announce that Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama has appointed Ms. Lisa Perkins to the position of Executive Director. Ms. Perkins had been serving as the Interim Executive Director of Catholic Charities since June of 2017. “I am excited to assume the role of Executive Director and I am humbled by the opportunity to lead a team that works daily to impact lives and enhance communities.” Ms. Perkins shared. “I am thankful that Bishop Zarama and the Board of Directors have afforded me the opportunity to carry… Read More
On Tuesday, October 3rd, Catholic Charities partnered with UNC Wilmington (UNCW) to provide free health screenings to the public. Eight UNCW senior nursing students, supervised by their professor Melissa Reedy, traveled to the Harrelson Center for the event. At the event, individuals were able to have their blood pressure and glucose levels checked. Following the screenings, students would review the results with the individuals so they had a better understanding of their health. The senior nursing students came fully equipped to provide health education with simulations and displays, specifically in… Read More
Over the past year, Catholic Charities has helped over 750 families recover from Hurricane Matthew, impacting the lives of 2,100 individuals. Patricia and her family were recently assisted by the Catholic Charities office in Wilmington after Hurricane Matthew destroyed her home in Fair Bluff, North Carolina. Her family lost everything to the storm: furniture, appliances, food, and clothing. The flood waters left nothing that could be salvaged. For the next nine months, Patricia and her multi-generational family of six were living in a one-person camper with many safety hazards. It… Read More
Hurricane Matthew forced thousands of North Carolina residents to put their lives on hold to rebuild what had been lost. A year later, many families still struggle to find safe and stable housing. Sadly, we recently saw devastating storms also impact the areas of Texas, Florida, and the Caribbean. The Catholic Charities Disaster Services Program is assisting families recover from these disasters. Trained Catholic Charities staff continue to assist Hurricane Matthew survivors by helping families find and afford safe and stable housing solutions. The volunteer group NC Catholics Volunteer is… Read More
I have been an intern at Catholic Charities since 2016. I am currently a student at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania working towards a Master’s degree in Social Work. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from University of Mount Olive and obtained an Associate’s degree in Broadcasting from Lenoir Community College. As a member of the Catholic church, it simply felt right to choose an internship at Catholic Charities. Being a very spiritual person, the Catholic Charities mission statement spoke to me, which is to provide service to people… Read More
