The sun shone bright while a chilly breeze blew through the air Monday afternoon when Mr. Charles Bennett, a Hurricane Florence survivor, received the keys to his replacement mobile home. Bennett had been waiting over four years for this moment. The day was the culmination of work among various partner agencies still committed to long term recovery operations in response to Hurricane Florence. Family, friends, and the community partners who made this possible gathered for… Read More
On Saturday, October 29th, Boy Scouts from Troop 352 in Raleigh gathered at the home of Benjamin Pappas to load donated supplies onto the Catholic Charities Tar River Office box truck. This event was the culmination of months of work to help Catholic Charities prepare for the next hurricane. Benjamin has been involved in scouting for almost ten years, beginning as a cub scout before moving up to the boy scouts. “I love the leadership… Read More
Centro Para Familias Hispanas once again hosted their yearly summer camp Pequeños Gigantes. Children who may not otherwise have had the chance to attend a summer camp were able to spend a week learning and playing with friends. CpFH hopes to continue the program in the future and look to add a second week!
Two months into hurricane season, on July 21 and 22, over 30 individuals gathered in New Bern for two days to learn essential steps for conducting effective disaster case management following a storm. Co-hosted by Catholic Charities and the Craven County Disaster Recovery Alliance (CCDRA), the training worked to increase the resiliency of coastal communities and increase the speed with which they recover from storms. Participants traveled from nine counties including Beaufort, Brunswick, Columbus, Craven,… Read More
Sister Anne has been serving the Diocese of Raleigh for over 35 years. In her time here, she has served the community both as a clinical counselor and as a teacher. In both roles, she has helped countless children and adults work through grief, emotional distress, or other personal issues they might have faced. As her time working with Catholic Charities comes to an end and she begins transitioning into retirement, she reflects on all… Read More
Through the immigration process, qualifying immigrants can be reunited with their family living in the United States and seek improved economic opportunities. However, this process can be confusing, complex, and expensive, making it challenging for immigrants to achieve. For over 25 years, the Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services have assisted families in the completion and submission of various immigration related processes. Each year, the program assists approximately 3,000 families with the following: naturalization and citizenship,… Read More
The Catholic Charities Annual Pig Pickin’ returned to an in-person format this year on Saturday, May 21st, 2022, after being held as virtual events in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. The event was adapted to a drive-thru event due to continued concerns around the pandemic and raised over $20,000 with over 200 guests enjoying a delicious meal of pulled pork, coleslaw, hush puppies, and baked beans. Former CPO director and occasional volunteer, Terry Foley,… Read More
For the last fifty years, Catholic Charities Adoption services have worked to establish relationships between families and the children they are looking to adopt. Due to a gradual decrease in demand for these services, the Catholic Charities Adoptions services program will be closing later this year. Catholic Charities traces its history to the founding of the “Nazareth House” in 1899, with childcare services remaining as a staple of the agency throughout its years of… Read More
This year, Catholic Charities’ Greenville office provided toys to over 500 children through their Wrapped With Love program! Catholic Charities’ Wrapped with Love program brings some holiday cheer to our neighbors in need!
Veronica Subinas moved to the United States from Argentina 14 years ago. After traveling through Europe for much of her life, Subinas eventually settled and called North Carolina her home. Due to her frequency in moving, she adopted volunteering as her career. Having lost her father at a young age and by caring for her mother, she was aware of how important it is to have people around you who are willing to help. When deciding… Read More
