Providing Help, Creating Hope, Serving All
Providing Help, Creating Hope, Serving All
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.
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
And what a festival it was! On Friday, September 29, 2023, an estimated 575 of our neighbors gathered and celebrated. It was a way for CpFH to say thank you to the community for its support; bringing together people from all walks of life, uniting to commemorate a quarter-century of dedicated service to the Hispanic community. There was music, food, games, and the rich diversity of Hispanic cultural performances. Over 30 vendors greeted and engaged… Read More
In July 2023, 54 children had the time of their lives at the Pequeños Gigantes Summer Camp organized by Centro para Familias Hispanas, a program of Catholic Charities. Packed with exciting activities such as karate, art, music, and outdoor playtime, this summer camp left an indelible mark on the children’s lives. The week-long adventure culminated in a stage presentation that brought joy and pride to both the children and their parents. One of the highlights… Read More
Catholic Charities celebrated its 11th Annual Gala with flair and style Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Gala was held at the beautiful Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, which provided a perfect backdrop for the festivities. The record-breaking 350 attendees, including the greatest increase in new attendees in the history of the event, arrived in black-tie attire, ready for a night of celebration and fundraising. The atmosphere was electric, with a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation… 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
Teeing off to fight hunger in central and eastern North Carolina, over 200 golfers gathered on Monday, August 15th at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary for the 5th Annual Catholic Charities Drive Out Hunger Golf Outing. The event raised over $70,000 to support the five Catholic Charities food pantries spread across the Diocese of Raleigh. “We were excited to make it to the 5-year mark today,” shared Katey Fithian, development director for Catholic Charities. “We… 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
“Charity is putting our faith into practice; it is an expression of how we live our faith.” The 10th Annual Catholic Charities Gala was a resounding success! Hosted at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, there were 275 guests in attendance, with others joining the festivities online. To celebrate over a decade of Catholic Charities Galas, over $260,000 was raised. These funds will be used to support the Disaster, Immigration Legal, Family Advancement, and Food Pantry… Read More
At the Catholic Charities offices of the Raleigh, Cape Fear and Tar River Regions, staff and volunteers worked tirelessly over the past few weeks to ensured that dozens of families are able to enjoy the holiday season, through the “Wrapped with Love” Christmas Program. This year has been very difficult for many families. Sharing gifts, despite the new restrictions that limit the organization of large gathering of people in one place, would provide some much… Read More