Centro Para Familias Hispanas once again hosted their yearly summer camp Pequeños Gigantes. Children who may not otherwise have had the chance to attend a summer camp were able to spend a week learning and playing with friends. CpFH hopes to continue the program in the future and look to add a second week!
CONTINUE READING →Two months into hurricane season, on July 21 and 22, over 30 individuals gathered in New Bern for two days to learn essential steps for conducting effective disaster case management following a storm. Co-hosted by Catholic Charities and the Craven County Disaster Recovery Alliance (CCDRA), the training worked to increase the resiliency of coastal communities […]
CONTINUE READING →Sister Anne has been serving the Diocese of Raleigh for over 35 years. In her time here, she has served the community both as a clinical counselor and as a teacher. In both roles, she has helped countless children and adults work through grief, emotional distress, or other personal issues they might have faced. As […]
CONTINUE READING →Through the immigration process, qualifying immigrants can be reunited with their family living in the United States and seek improved economic opportunities. However, this process can be confusing, complex, and expensive, making it challenging for immigrants to achieve. For over 25 years, the Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services have assisted families in the completion and […]
CONTINUE READING →The 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 →In the United States, 76 million individuals are enrolled in a Medicaid health care plan which provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. Beginning in 2022, a pilot program began in three areas of North Carolina to test providing expanded services to improve health outcomes of […]
CONTINUE READING →For the last fifty years, Catholic Charities Adoption services have worked to establish relationships between families and the children they are looking to adopt. Due to a gradual decrease in demand for these services, the Catholic Charities Adoptions services program will be closing later this year. Catholic Charities traces its history to the founding […]
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, […]
CONTINUE READING →Growing up as a young girl in Mexico, Maty Ferrer Hoppmann had dreams of becoming a school teacher. Little did she know that she would go on to become a champion for educating her community. In January, Maty began her tenure as President of the Alianza Latina Pro-Educación en Salud (ALPES). Maty’s journey began in […]
CONTINUE READING →Roberto and Elizabeth own and run Copa, a popular farm-to-table Cuban restaurant and living wage employer in Durham. Copa has been a key supporter of the Durham Community Food Pantry (DCFP) and clients over the last two years. The husband-and-wife team began working with the DCFP at the beginning of the pandemic by participating in […]
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