Poverty is Complicated: Jackie's Story
Catholic Charities is committed to empowering people in need, regardless of background, with the tools they need to reach their full potential. Read how Catholic Social Services in Ohio helped Jackie overcome barriers to success.
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The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same.
If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,’ but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it?
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Catholic Charities USA: The Story of Joseph Jackson
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The good that follows the storm: Catholic Charities USA and disaster relief
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CCUSA’s President and CEO travels to Northwest Florida to present $1 million for disaster relief efforts
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Catholic Charities USA: The Story of Joseph Jackson
Joseph Jackson works as an I.T. technician at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington. Diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at age 3, Jackson contributes a special set of talents to the agency. Msgr. John Enzler, president and CEO of CCADW, says Jackson is a valued member of the team, all of whom bring special abilities to their …
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Charities USA Winter 2019
The Catholic Charities ministry has provided help to unaccompanied children for more than 100 years. Read about the experiences of agencies that have been working to reunite unaccompanied children with their families.
CCUSA’s President and CEO travels to Northwest Florida to present $1 million for disaster relief efforts
Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) traveled to Northwest Florida this week to present $1 million to Catholic Charities in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael. CCUSA has already provided more than $1.5 million to other Catholic Charities agencies, including those in South Georgia, recovering from …