The sunny Raleigh skies shined bright for the 12th Annual Pig Pickin’ hosted by Catholic Parish Outreach Food Pantry on Saturday, April 6th. The event saw 350 people gather for good BBQ and live bluegrass music. The event was a resounding success, raising over $30,000 for the pantry. These funds will play a vital role in ensuring that families across Wake and Johnston counties have access to essential food resources. Program Director Kelly Rappl expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support: “Last year, over 73,000 people received food assistance from Catholic… Read More
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Centro para Familias Hispanas received accolades from Wake County Child Welfare during the 9th Annual Pastries and Prevention Tea. This event served as a platform to celebrate the commendable efforts of nonprofits across Wake County dedicated to fostering nurturing home environments where children can flourish, shielded from abuse. Gathering nonprofits under one roof, the event spotlighted organizations engaged in “upstream” work, addressing protective factors pivotal in averting child abuse. Centro para Familias Hispanas stood out prominently, receiving the award for Parental Resilience, in recognition of… 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 Audrey Reed have increased the storytelling capacity and social media presence of Catholic Charities. Our… 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, Mark Dellasega, welcomed guests to the event, setting the stage for an evening of inspiration… 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 different people. And it was no kind of help. It’s like I was reaching out… 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 for your contributions of stacks of diapers raised through diaper drives, bags of food thoughtfully… 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 contributed their time and expertise. Together, an environment was created where individuals seeking citizenship could… 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 respond to disasters in communities across the United States and its territories. At the training,… Read More
Originally Posted by Catholic Charities USA Last week, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) hosted the 2023 Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence (AIDE) in Raleigh, North Carolina. Over five days, roughly 225 participants from more than 60 Catholic Charities agencies, nonprofits and government partners took part in a rigorous training to help the Catholic Charities network be better prepared to offer critical short- and long-term aid in the aftermath of disasters. As the official domestic relief agency of the Catholic Church in the U.S., Catholic Charities responds to dozens of disasters each… Read More
Originally posted by NC Catholics RALEIGH – Volunteers gathered Tuesday, Nov. 21 at Catholic Parish Outreach to distribute food to clients. As the Thanksgiving holiday approached, this spirit of giving and community support radiated brightly as people received essential items before the holiday. Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama served alongside volunteers. His presence and heartfelt words of gratitude uplifted the spirits of the dedicated volunteers who carted loads of vegetables, bread, fruit and other items to those waiting in their cars. Despite the cold day and rain, these volunteers remained undeterred… Read More
