Family, friends, volunteers, and partners recently gathered to celebrate a new beginning for a grandmother and her six grandchildren. A long journey filled with challenges has now resulted in a new home for the Abonza family, made possible by their resilience, determination, and the support of their community. At the house blessing and key passing ceremony, joy and gratitude were overflowing. As Emilie Hart, Regional Director for Catholic Charities, reflected, “I met Grandma Teresa about… Read More
On Thursday, September 11, more than 65 supporters gathered at the Harrelson Center in Wilmington for the inaugural Rise and Dine Breakfast, benefitting the Nourishing Our Neighbors Campaign. The event raised over $25,000 to support efforts to expand access to healthy food across the Cape Fear region. The morning began with fellowship, prayer, and words of gratitude for the many community partners who made the event possible. Guests heard powerful stories from Catholic Charities staff… Read More
On Thursday, August 14, Catholic Charities hosted its 8th annual fundraiser with the Durham Bulls, once again combining baseball with community support for neighbors in need. The warm August evening, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s before cooling into the mid-70s, provided a classic summer setting at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Bulls fell 7–2 to the Nashville Sounds, but the loss on the field did not overshadow the success in the stands from… Read More
On Friday, July 11, Catholic Charities staff and volunteers hosted a disaster response distribution event at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Graham, NC. Over the course of the afternoon, 30 families, representing more than 150 individuals, received essential supplies and support to help them recover from recent flooding in the area. Families were welcomed between 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. and participated in a brief intake interview to share how they had been impacted. This information… Read More
Since its founding in 1998, Centro La Comunidad, a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, has been a beacon of hope and support for the Spanish-speaking community in Alamance County. As Catholic Charities works to consolidate and strengthen its core services across Central and Eastern North Carolina, Centro La Comunidad will close on August 28, 2025. While this marks the end of a meaningful chapter, it is also an opportunity to reflect… Read More
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Catholic Charities USA President and CEO Kerry Alys Robinson released the following statement congratulating Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope: Today we join with the global Catholic Church and people of good will throughout the United States and around the world in congratulating and praying for Pope Leo XIV as he begins his papacy. Guided by the Holy Spirit, the College of Cardinals has chosen a pontiff who, true to… Read More
On May 8, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh brought together staff from across the Central and Eastern North Carolina for a comprehensive hurricane preparedness tabletop training. Held at the Eastern Baptist Association in Rose Hill, the event was a vital step in reinforcing the agency’s commitment to providing timely and effective disaster response services to local communities. The training brough together 37 staff members representing all eight regional offices, along with representatives from… Read More
In reaction to the death of Pope Francis, Catholic Charities USA President and CEO Kerry Alys Robinson issued the following statement: Throughout his historic papacy, Pope Francis inspired Catholics and all people of good will to live as Christ did. A modern-day prophet, Pope Francis read the signs of the times and awakened us to meaningful change in our behavior — within the Church and within the world. Complex challenges such as extreme poverty, homelessness,… Read More
The sunny Raleigh skies shined bright for the 12th Annual Pig Pickin’ hosted by Catholic Parish Outreach Food Pantry on Saturday, April 6th. The event saw 350 people gather for good BBQ and live bluegrass music. The event was a resounding success, raising over $30,000 for the pantry. These funds will play a vital role in ensuring that families across Wake and Johnston counties have access to essential food resources. Program Director Kelly Rappl expressed… Read More
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Centro para Familias Hispanas received accolades from Wake County Child Welfare during the 9th Annual Pastries and Prevention Tea. This event served as a platform to celebrate the commendable efforts of nonprofits across Wake County dedicated to fostering nurturing home environments where children can flourish, shielded from abuse. Gathering nonprofits under one roof, the event spotlighted organizations engaged in “upstream” work, addressing protective factors pivotal in averting child abuse. Centro… Read More
