On Saturday, May 18th, supporters of the Durham Community Food Pantry, a program of Catholic Charities, gathered for an evening of festivities at “Nourish & Flourish: Celebrating 5 Years of Caring for Our Neighbors.” The intimate evening was dedicated to reflecting on the impact and success of the food pantry over the past five years. Lisa Perkins, Catholic Charities CEO, welcomed guests with a heartfelt message, highlighting the program’s remarkable achievements. “We have served over… Read More
CBS17 recently sat down with Chief Executive Officer Lisa Perkins to discuss rising food prices and the work Catholic Charities is doing to fight hunger. Check out their story here.
The Durham Community Food Pantry (DCFP), a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, plays a vital role in the community, distributing over 1.8 million pounds of food annually to neighbors in need. Through a Traditional Food Pantry model in Durham County and a Mobile Food Pantry model in Orange County, the DCFP serves as a lifeline for many struggling families. Recently, the DCFP became a TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) distribution… Read More
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, and we proudly highlight the time, talent, and treasure they generously share with our communities. During National Volunteer Appreciation Week and every week, we celebrate our volunteers with gratitude and reflect on the countless ways they touch the lives of our neighbors in need. Our volunteers truly live out the mission of Catholic Charities… “Providing help to our brothers and sisters… Read More
Catholic Charities is reliant on amazing, dedicated, and hardworking volunteers to pursue our mission of helping our neighbors in need. In recent years, the AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) and NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) programs have been key to expanding services and embarking on even bigger projects. This AmeriCorps week, we want to recognize the individuals who have stepped up to serve their community. In our Administrative office, AmeriCorps VISTAs like… Read More
A night of success in Greenville as the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh Tar River Regional Office team hosted their first fundraising event. The fundraiser, “Caring for Our Community: A Night Celebrating Service to Our Neighbors,” was held at St. Peter Catholic Church in Greenville on Saturday, March 2. The evening highlighted the generosity and commitment of Catholic Charities friends, volunteers, and donors. Chair of the Tar River Deanery Resource Committee and volunteer,… Read More
From the rotted wood to the mold and a leaking roof, Debbie McClain’s home shows the force of nature and the facts of poverty. She said water damage to the wood caused the flooring to collapse, sending her through the floor and to the hospital. McClain said, “I would pray about it, and pray about it, like Lord I need some help, I don’t know what to do. I tried to ask for help from… Read More
This year, Catholic Schools Week is celebrated January 28 through February 3, 2024. During this time, Catholic Charities expresses our appreciation for the acts of kindness shown by students throughout the year to our neighbors in need. We are grateful for the many students who turn to Catholic Charities as a place of service and an opportunity to develop their community involvement skills and learn through helping others. We thank you students, families, and schools… Read More
On January 15, 2024, the Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services organized a cost-free Naturalization event for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. During the event hosted in Raleigh, dedicated staff members helped 18 individuals, guiding them through the intricate process of completing applications for naturalization and facilitating their applications for USCIS fee waivers. The success of this endeavor was made possible through the volunteerism and support of Campbell Law students and pro bono attorneys, who generously… Read More
The Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence (AIDE) brought the Catholic Charities network and other disaster response partners together in Raleigh to share knowledge, strategize, and strengthen their commitments to disaster preparedness. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh and the Diocese of Raleigh (DOR) were host agencies to hundreds of people, all focused on disaster preparedness. The fall training is an annual disaster response and preparedness training and aims to build Catholic Charities’ capacity to… Read More
