A Young Woman’s Journey toward Healing & Hope
During this Respect Life Month, here is a story of heartbreak, burden, and yet — hope — a hope that is sprung from faith in God and trust in His will. This is also a story of the strength of the human spirit despite so much trauma. Lastly, a story that... read more
Generosity: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Volunteer Spotlight: Pequitte Schwerin Pequitte Schwerin began her work with Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington in 2006, a short time after retiring from 25 years of military service. Since that time, Pequitte has donated her time, talents and even a minivan!... read more
Mobile Response Van Goes to Texas for Harvey Relief
The Mobile Response Center has already responded to its first call for help by assisting Hurricane Harvey victims in Houston, TX, and is expected to then head to those affected by Hurrican Irma in Florida.
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Saying “Yes” to Service
Saying “yes” to God isn’t a one-time response, it is a process that takes a lot of discernment. How do you know where your gifts could be utilized? Which service opportunities are available? How do you get involved with different charities?
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Our Role: A Call to Serve
The Call to Serve By Brigid Hoagland, Catholic Charities Volunteer (Benedictine College, ’19) Photo of an Hogar Education Services Volunteer teaching English as a second language class. Second in our summer series, you can read the first part “The Role... read more
What is our role in the Church?
By serving others, we can bring them into the life-giving love of Christ. However, we too are brought closer to Christ through the people we serve.
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My Experiences Volunteering With Hogar
To implement the Church’s commitment to social justice and her emphasis on “Welcoming the Stranger,” the mission of Hogar Immigrant Services is to offer a wide range of services at little or no cost to a vulnerable immigrant population, without regard to religious or... read more
Lord, Teach us to be Instruments of Peace
We invite you to meditate of the St. Francis prayer as a way to better understand how God is calling you to be an instrument of peace in this world. The following reflection is from one of our Summer 2017 college student volunteers, John Treanor (Mount St.... read more
USA means “You Start Again”
What does United States of America citizenship mean to you? For Shayesta, a refugee from Afghanistan, the USA means “You Start Again.”
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