May 2019 - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh

Making a House a Home Again – Post Hurricane Florence

Roughly three-quarters of a mile down a dusty dirt road sits a home. This home has raised three children into adults, and seen a few hurricanes in its 13 years, but nothing like Florence. Ms. Ingrid, the owner, told us that the road it sits on runs through family land. As soon as her ancestors got off the boat at Ellis Island they made their way to coastal NC to settle. They were fisherman by… Read More

Catholic Charities Receives Raleigh Fair Housing Leadership Award

During the City of Raleigh’s 16th Annual Fair Housing Community Conference, members of the Fair Housing Board recognized Catholic Charities for their work around housing, both in helping survivors of Hurricane Florence, as well as their everyday work through the Support Circle Program, a critical resource for local communities in ending homelessness in Wake County. The award ceremony took place at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. The Annual Conference brought together housing advocates, community members,… Read More

Drive Out Hunger Golf Outing Raises Nearly $50,000!

The air was crisp. The sun was shining. It was a perfect day for golf. On Monday, April 29th, over 160 golfers supported the 2nd Annual Catholic Charities Drive Out Hunger Golf Outing at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary. Proceeds from the Drive Out Hunger Golf Outing will benefit the six Catholic Charities food pantries throughout the Diocese of Raleigh. “Being able to share in a nutritious meal is such a basic need that every… Read More

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