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8 stories tagged with "Catholic Charities"
San Antonio Sewing Program Helps People Build New Careers
Solutions•Sep 19

San Antonio Sewing Program Helps People Build New Careers

A Catholic Charities program teaches sewing skills that lead to jobs and small businesses, with a new fundraiser launching to expand opportunities. Participants gain hands-on training while creating handcrafted items they can sell.

Solutions Desk•2 min read
Nashville Volunteers Serve 48,000+ Meals to Hungry Neighbors
Acts of Kindness•Sep 3

Nashville Volunteers Serve 48,000+ Meals to Hungry Neighbors

Catholic Charities in Middle Tennessee served nearly 49,000 meals last year through its Loaves and Fishes program, powered by dedicated volunteers who show up every week. Local Knights of Columbus groups just donated $6,000 to keep the kitchens running.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read
Traveling Museum Brings Stories of Kindness to OKC
Acts of Kindness•Aug 25

Traveling Museum Brings Stories of Kindness to OKC

A 53-foot mobile museum is hitting the road to share real stories of everyday people helping their neighbors. Oklahoma City gets its turn this weekend to experience these powerful tales of compassion.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read
Denver Catholic Charities Helps 4 Priests Move for Free
Community Heroes•Aug 7

Denver Catholic Charities Helps 4 Priests Move for Free

When 37 priests received new parish assignments this summer, four got an unexpected helping hand. Catholic Charities launched "Clergy on the Move" to ease the burden of relocation for priests who spend their lives serving others.

Community Heroes Desk•2 min read
Brooklyn Volunteers Deliver 5 Million Meals a Year
Acts of Kindness•Apr 25

Brooklyn Volunteers Deliver 5 Million Meals a Year

Over 400 volunteers at Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens distributed 5 million meals to 277,000 people last year. The organization celebrated their dedication during Volunteer Appreciation Month with a special luncheon honoring those fighting food insecurity.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read
Pennsylvania Students Pack 1,500 Care Bags for Families
Acts of Kindness•Apr 15

Pennsylvania Students Pack 1,500 Care Bags for Families

Hundreds of Catholic school students across Montgomery County came together to fill donation bags with food and handwritten notes of encouragement. The bags will support after-school programs helping local youth and families.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read
New York Archbishop Feeds 450 Families on Holy Thursday
Community Heroes•Apr 3

New York Archbishop Feeds 450 Families on Holy Thursday

On a rainy April day in Manhattan, New York's new archbishop joined volunteers to hand out food packages to hundreds of families in need. The event delivered fresh produce, dairy, and proteins while offering a path to long-term independence.

Community Heroes Desk•2 min read
Kansas Charity Urges Year-Round Giving Beyond Lent
Acts of Kindness•Mar 27

Kansas Charity Urges Year-Round Giving Beyond Lent

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is reminding donors that hunger, homelessness, and hardship don't take a break after Easter. The organization is encouraging supporters to transform their Lenten generosity into a year-round habit that creates lasting change.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read