Catholic Charities Shows ‘The Church at Its Best,’ Impacting 300K Lives in 2024
The range of human services offered by Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, and the costs for doing so, are showcased in a new annual report.
Local Youth Channel Hope Through Art in Catholic Charities’ Summer Meals Program
Under the theme “The Art of Hope” youth participants not only received free, nutritious meals but also engaged in an art contest designed to foster positivity, unity, and creativity.
Martha’s Choice Guests Become Cooks, Build Community with Their Own Recipes
Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm is fostering community through a new program where guests share recipes, cook together, and connect over food grown at the pantry’s own farm.
Annual Dorothy Day Retreat Uplifts Women Served in Housing and Homeless Programs
Hosted by Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, the two-day retreat included a broad spectrum of activities for women served in the Housing and Homeless Services Division.
Catholic Charities Kicks Off Summer with Free Meals and a Blessing of Hope
The Catholic Charities of Philadelphia event celebrated the summer program's theme of “The Art of Hope”, based upon the Universal Church’s year-long observance of the Jubilee Year, Pilgrims of Hope.
West Catholic’s Girls Learning Football Via Hard Work, Faith
“Seeing the face of Jesus in everybody” has been a lifelong calling for social worker and educator Katie Kavanaugh, who leads her fledgling flag football team at the archdiocesan high school.
City Initiative Provides Catholic Charities Clients with New Tech
The pop-up event was part of Philadelphia's Office of Innovation and Technology's newly launched "Power Up Tour", a citywide initiative to deliver 500 free laptops to residents in need.
Inspired by Jesus, Case Worker Cares for Children with Intellectual and Development Disabilities with Dignity, Integrity
Kimberly Cowley passionately advocates for the dignity and empowerment of children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities at St. Edmond’s Home for Children.
Driven by Prayer, Social Worker Leaves Retirement to Enrich Lives of Area Seniors
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's Chris Minnick works to stabilize and enrich the lives of seniors in need, aged 60 and over.
Childhood Experiences Inspired Career Dedicated to Helping Other Families Experiencing Homelessness
Shawna Murray, whose own childhood experience inspired her dedicated career at Visitation Homes in North Philadelphia, helps at-risk families overcome barriers and find stability.