On 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 READING →The Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence (AIDE) brought the Catholic Charities network and other disaster response partners together in Raleigh to share knowledge, strategize, and strengthen their commitments to disaster preparedness. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh and the Diocese of Raleigh (DOR) were host agencies to hundreds of people, all focused on disaster […]
CONTINUE READING →Originally Posted by Catholic Charities USA Last week, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) hosted the 2023 Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence (AIDE) in Raleigh, North Carolina. Over five days, roughly 225 participants from more than 60 Catholic Charities agencies, nonprofits and government partners took part in a rigorous training to help the Catholic Charities network be […]
CONTINUE READING →Originally posted by NC Catholics RALEIGH – Volunteers gathered Tuesday, Nov. 21 at Catholic Parish Outreach to distribute food to clients. As the Thanksgiving holiday approached, this spirit of giving and community support radiated brightly as people received essential items before the holiday. Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama served alongside volunteers. His presence and heartfelt words […]
CONTINUE READING →The Fayetteville Office hosted a mobile food pantry at the San Juan Diego Mission Catholic Church. Serving roughly 40-50 families, the mobile food pantry model increases access to healthy, nutritious foods in rural areas that struggle with transportation barriers.
CONTINUE READING →In the heart of the Creekwood Community in Wilmington, the smell of fresh dirt and the sounds of construction flowed out into the neighborhood just as students were getting home from school. With each shovel of dirt and plenty of hope in their hearts, Cape Fear staff and volunteers worked to create a total of […]
CONTINUE READING →And 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 READING →The Catholic Charities New Bern office recognizes the barriers that seniors face when accessing medication. With many senior individuals on fixed incomes and unable to afford necessary medications, the New Bern offices’ Senior Pharmacy Program provides clients with vouchers for prescription costs and some medical supplies at participating pharmacies. Marjorie Dawson and her husband have […]
CONTINUE READING →Immigrants have been, and continue to be, an integral part of the American story. Catholic Charities stands as a symbol of hope and support for those who embark on the challenging journey to a new life in the United States. Through their unwavering commitment to providing top-tier legal services, they embody the spirit of compassion, […]
CONTINUE READING →Saturday, August 12, 2023 was a terrific day to celebrate Centro para Familias Hispanas (CpFH) with the North Carolina Football Club (NCFC). Supporters joined in watching a great soccer match against the Greenville Triumph of South Carolina. Before the match started, Maty Ferrer Hoppmann, Program Director of CpFH delivered the game ball to the field […]
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