Transportation Can Transform
With a car, there is hope for opportunities and a life of independence. In Northern Virginia and, especially, in the beltway, transportation options are seemingly endless; the metro, buses, VRE, Amtrak, ridesharing services, taxis, and personal vehicles. ... read more
Volunteers Bring Jesus to Jail
Volunteers serve as a beacon of light in a place that unfortunately can seem like a spiritual desert. They are the hands and feet of God, visiting the imprisoned, offering hope and redemption.
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From a Small Van to Warehouse Refrigeration – Providing More Food to those in Need
This year alone, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington’s St. Lucy Food Project is on the way to distribute over one million pounds of food to serve our hungry neighbors. Catholic Charities believes that in our diocese, which includes some of the wealthiest... read more
Celebrating the Joy of the Resurrection with those in Jail
“When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?”(Matthew 25: 39) During Easter. Alleluia! A reflection by Art Bennett, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, after attending a recent Mass at Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.... read more
Moving Toward a Brighter Future
Ways to Get Involved with Catholic Charities of Arlington: An Example of Corporate Charitable Stewardship Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington benefits greatly from the support of many corporations. One such corporation, Able Moving & Storage, Inc., has... read moreDedicated to Saving Lives: One Person, One Day at a Time
Volunteer Spotlight: David Druitt David Druitt is a Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington volunteer who has dedicated his life to improving the well-being of veterans, the imprisoned, and ex-offenders. David is answering Pope Francis’ call to action, “Jesus teaches... read more
Feeding the Hungry in More Rural Counties
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington (CCDA) St. Lucy Food Project is combining efforts with several, secular and church-based, rural food banks to reach the needy on the periphery of our Diocese.
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In Review: 2017 World Day of the Poor Campaign
As part of the week-long World Day of the Poor campaign, Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington (CCDA) hosted numerous events and offered resources for the Diocesan community to encounter and serve the poor. CCDA’s daily mission is to advance social justice and... read more
Encountering Christ through Others at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center
As part of the week-long World Day of the Poor campaign, on November 13 the Diocese of Arlington Chancery and Catholic Charities staff volunteers visited St. Martin de Porres Senior Center in Alexandria. The approximately 20 volunteers heeded Pope Francis’ call and spent a few hours of encounter, friendship, and solidarity with senior citizens in the community.
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