#OperationStork: Mercy Van, Volunteers and Gabriel Project team up to serve the little ones
During this time of social distancing and with large gatherings of people banned, Catholic Charities’ Mercy Van (also known as the Mobile Response Center or MRC) has not been as…mobile. But we’ve still found ways to serve safely. Thanks to our generous... read more
Personal touch: St. Martin de Porres staff reaches out to its seniors during COVID-19 pandemic
Sometimes, a handwritten letter can make all the difference. That’s what Maria Mellor thought when she wrote up 70 lovely cards and mailed them to senior participants of our St. Martin de Porres Senior Center who’ve been home since mid-March due to the coronavirus... read more
Diaper delivery: During COVID-19, we’re ensuring families have the essentials they need.
Folks in Manassas out to quickly pick up a few groceries during the current COVID-19 pandemic might have wondered what was up this week if they happened by our storefront Migration and Refugee Services program and saw the stuffed multi-colored bags lined up in front... read more
Coping with fear, anxiety, depression and spiritual crisis during the COVID_19 pandemic
With the rapid changes brought on by COVID-19, there is an incredible level of stress for everyone in the country. We have worries about our families, our work, finances, and loved ones living in areas that may be experiencing an even greater impact than here in the... read more
He brought persistence, dedication and faith to his drive to earn his GED. We were there to assist.
Like all stories Fausto’s story is unique. But, like many we see here at the Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington Education and Workforce Development program, it also shares three factors in common with other success stories we encounter. Those factors —... read more
Helping the helpers: Emergency Assistance Program enables grandma with disabilities to do what she does best
Josephine was working hard to provide for her family. She turned to Catholic Charities after she received word that her electricity was going to be disconnected because she was behind on the payments.
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Catholic response: St. Ambrose donates a van load of warm coats for the Mercy Van; St. Agnes, Christ the Redeemer and St. Timothy students join in
“It is beautiful to see that what began with a few parishioners who saw people in need has now turned into an annual project that brings so many parish groups and families together. These winter coats also come with our prayers, as we keep those who receive these coats in our prayers throughout the year at St. Ambrose parish.”
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Over their heads: Emergency Assistance Program keeps a single mom and her two boys in their home
Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance Case Worker Ruth Guillen, left, and Sheyla. Catholic Charities’ Emergency Assistance Program was there when Sheyla, a 30-year-old single mother of two boys from Woodbridge, needed help. Sheyla (not her real name) was facing a... read more
CAN do: Volunteers help Christ House residents find more than jobs
“A man who hadn’t held down a job in some time and was separated from his children, used what we taught him to get a job and then obtained two promotions and found an apartment where his kids could spend the weekends with him.”
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