Immigrants have been, and continue to be, an integral part of the American story. Catholic Charities stands as a symbol of hope and support for those who embark on the challenging journey to a new life in the United States. Through their unwavering commitment to providing top-tier legal services, they embody the spirit of compassion, justice, and inclusivity that is part of the American dream. Their work not only transforms individual lives, but also strengthens… Read More
Saturday, August 12, 2023 was a terrific day to celebrate Centro para Familias Hispanas (CpFH) with the North Carolina Football Club (NCFC). Supporters joined in watching a great soccer match against the Greenville Triumph of South Carolina. Before the match started, Maty Ferrer Hoppmann, Program Director of CpFH delivered the game ball to the field as the announcer shared information about CpFH, which has served the Hispanic community in Wake County for 25 years. A… Read More
Cheers on and off the golf course at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary as golfers and volunteers gathered for the 6th Annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Outing. The golf tournament continues to grow each year with some great prizes for participants. But it’s not the top prize that’s drawing more and more golfers to the tournament yearly. “It doesn’t matter who wins. Everyone who came out is a winner, everyone is helping to support our… Read More
Four years after Hurricane Florence, many are still struggling with housing instability. In Wilmington, Aaron Etheridge lost his home and struggled to find resources that would get him back inside. Damage from the storm caused his roof to collapse and rendered the house unlivable. While he searched for ways to get back into his home, he spent many nights in his car or at a friend’s house. It was an uncomfortable situation made worse by… Read More
The Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services Program helps individuals improve their immigration status and navigate the complicated network of processes and paperwork. In most cases, these individuals have already made many difficult decisions coming to the United States and feel overwhelmed by the immigration process. In addition, moving to a new country leaves many immigrants isolated and vulnerable. Dilcia Martinez, a native of Honduras, came to Catholic Charities in March 2006, requesting information about the… Read More
Food insecurity is often accompanied by other issues which exacerbate the challenges individuals are facing. The Healthy Opportunities Pilot, or HOP for short, is a new holistic approach undertaken by the NC Department of Health and Human Services to address shortcomings in housing, food, transportation, and interpersonal safety and toxic stress. This program is designed to help struggling, high-needs Medicaid enrollees by providing non-medical interventions to improve health outcomes. Many of the enrolled individuals have… Read More
Staff Spotlight: Sue Williams In the heart of Durham, North Carolina, Catholic Charities is making a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families in need. At the forefront of this regional office is Sue Williams, the Program Director of the Durham Community Food Pantry. Since joining Catholic Charities in December 2022, Sue has brought her passion, experience, and unwavering dedication to providing help and creating hope for the community. Before her role at… Read More
This April, Catholic Charities staff took an extra moment to thank the volunteers who are critical to making Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh the best Catholic Charities in the country! National Volunteer Week was celebrated during the week of April 16-22 and provided a special opportunity to highlight the countless hours of service that volunteers dedicate to our community. In her letter to volunteers, Lisa Perkins, CEO, praised the impact volunteers make by… Read More
More than 300 people gathered at Catholic Parish Outreach (CPO) Food Pantry in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 22, 2023, for the 11th Annual Pig Pickin’ and Open House! The fundraiser was a resounding success, with attendees enjoying delicious food, lively entertainment, and the opportunity to support a worthy cause. The annual celebratory event helps raise funds to support CPO’s work to distribute nutritious groceries to the community. The event featured a pop-up bake… Read More
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
