In recent days, the phone has not stopped ringing for Consuelo Kwee, Director of Immigration Services of Catholic Charities in Raleigh. Since February 5th, when a series of posts on social networks warned about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity at the Bear Creek factory in Sanford, many immigrants have been panicked, Kwee shared. She oversees the Catholic Charities immigration staff, accredited by the Department of Justice (DOJ), who are serving the community, and they… Read More
A trench through the middle of the floor. A single wall in the entire 7,300 sq. ft. building. The ceiling support is visible. Soon, this will be the home of the new Durham Community Food Pantry. Construction has begun on space in the Lakewood Shopping Center to renovate this facility to make it a welcoming place for the new Catholic Charities program. Durham and Orange County residents who struggle to put a meal on the… Read More
In the past three years, two major storms have devastated the Diocese of Raleigh, forcing thousands of families from their homes. In response to Hurricane Matthew in 2016, Catholic Charities collaborated with the Knights of Columbus to form NC Catholics Volunteer. Now, this group is ready to continue serving families in need in 2019.
As Christmas approaches, a new collaboration between Catholic Charities and The Green Chair Project is providing families impacted by Hurricane Florence with furniture as they move into new homes. Following the devastating storm, many homes were flooded, not only forcing families to find new living spaces, but also ruining their furniture. Now, as homes dry out and families start the long recovery process, families are moving back into repaired homes or into new rental units… Read More
Working to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Wake County is no easy task. But Wake County residents have already shown great support of Oak City Cares, a collaboration between Wake County, the City of Raleigh, the Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, which will provide a coordinated approach to assisting individuals experiencing homelessness. A $2.5 million campaign is currently ongoing to support the opening of… Read More
– For it is in giving that we receive — St. Francis of Assisi On Saturday, October 27, the 8th Annual Catholic Charities Gala was held at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. More than 400 guests, which was the highest attendance record in the gala’s history, joined the celebration and helped raise over $260,000. Proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities programs across the Diocese of Raleigh including, Disaster Services, Emergency Assistance, Immigration Services, and Services in… Read More
By: Kate Watson Disasters are chaotic. It’s a simple truth understood by anyone who has ever lived through one personally or professionally. Just ask Daniel Altenau, who directs disaster services for Catholic Charities in Raleigh, N.C. With his team, he’s helped respond to natural disasters such as Hurricane Matthew (2016) and, most recently, Hurricane Florence. But the team stretches beyond Raleigh, and even beyond his home state. Altenau and Kelly Kaminski, director of disaster services… Read More
Three weeks after Hurricane Florence blasted into the Carolinas, the nightmare for residents continues. Since the day of the storm, Catholic Charities has been working tirelessly across the Diocese of Raleigh to get much needed supplies to impacted families. We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers and donors. Together, we’re making a difference – and you can, too. Become a volunteer today http://catholiccharitiesraleigh.org/hurricane-florence/
Este preparado. ¡Tenga cuidado! Si bien el recorrido final del huracán Florence aún es incierto, gran parte de Carolina del Norte espera un severo impacto de esta tormenta. Nos preocupamos por la seguridad de todos aquellos en nuestra comunidad, y queremos que esté a salvo. Aquí hay algunos recursos para ayudarlo a prepararse para esta tormenta: NC Ready App: Esta aplicación móvil es una herramienta todo en uno que lo ayudará a prepararse para… Read More
Recently, reports have been shared about the shameful conduct of some priests within the Catholic Church. We share the sentiment that our Bishop, Bishop Luis Rafael, has already shared in his statement on August 22, expressing his grief and concern over the actions that took place in the Church. At Catholic Charities, we respect the rights of all individuals and 100% of our funding goes to helping our brothers and sisters in need. Our vision at… Read More
