In the News: Catholic Charities provides free laundry site
The Sun Journal recently covered the deployment of a Washer / Dryer trailer by Catholic Charities USA to New Bern, North Carolina, following Hurricane Florence. Check out their story here.
September 2018 - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh
Florence Response: Catholic Volunteers Breakdown Language Barriers
Translators who speak Swahili were in high demand to better assist refugees after Hurricane Florence impacted much of central and eastern North Carolina. At least a handful of families who sought refuge in Chapel Hill were Congolese immigrants, according to shelter officials. The organization Save the Children deployed to North Carolina to set up child safe spaces in shelters. As they were meeting with families in shelters, they realized they needed help to communicate with… Read More
Bishop Luis Meets with Families in Red Springs following Hurricane Florence
After Hurricane Florence passed through North Carolina, flooding was a threat for many families. Bishop Luiz Zarama met with these families and invited all to continue helping them to find hope.
Hurricane Florence Impacts the Diocese of Raleigh
Hurricane Florence brought heavy winds and rains to central and eastern North Carolina. Families were forced from their homes and will have a long path to recovery. Catholic Charities is actively responding and helping families to meet their immediate needs.
Preparing for Hurricane Florence
Este preparado. ¡Tenga cuidado! Si bien el recorrido final del huracán Florence aún es incierto, gran parte de Carolina del Norte espera un severo impacto de esta tormenta. Nos preocupamos por la seguridad de todos aquellos en nuestra comunidad, y queremos que esté a salvo. Aquí hay algunos recursos para ayudarlo a prepararse para esta tormenta: NC Ready App: Esta aplicación móvil es una herramienta todo en uno que lo ayudará a prepararse para… Read More
Statement from Catholic Charities in Response to the Extensive Report of Clergy Abuse
Recently, reports have been shared about the shameful conduct of some priests within the Catholic Church. We share the sentiment that our Bishop, Bishop Luis Rafael, has already shared in his statement on August 22, expressing his grief and concern over the actions that took place in the Church. At Catholic Charities, we respect the rights of all individuals and 100% of our funding goes to helping our brothers and sisters in need. Our vision at… Read More