For Ukraine: A Prayer for Peace
by Pope Francis
Lord God of Peace, hear our prayer! Come to our aid!
Grant us peace, teach us peace;
Guide our steps in the way of peace.
Open our eyes and our hearts,
And give us the courage to say: “Never again war!”
Lord, god of Abraham, God of the Prophets, God of Love,
Give us the strength daily to be instruments of peace;
Enable us to see everyone who crosses our path as our brother or sister.
Lord, defuse the violence of our tongues and our hands.
Renew our hearts and minds,
So that the word which always brings us together will be “brother,”
And our way of life will always be that of:
Shalom, Peace, Salaam!
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Your Help is Needed in Ukraine
Your help is needed in Ukraine where there are already more than 2.9 million people in need of assistance. There is great risk of additional suffering both within Ukraine and for those who may flee to neighboring countries for safety. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and our partners are preparing, and we need immediate support to meet both ongoing needs, as well as those related to families forced to flee their homes as the situation intensifies.
Your donation provides immediate assistance for your Ukrainian sisters and brothers affected by this crisis.
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Your prayers and support make a great difference!
Please give a vital gift today to Catholic Relief Services.
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Catholic Charities Bayard House Diaper Bank Drive
The Bayard House Diaper Bank Services Over 100 Families
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Local Families Needs Your Support!
If you are able, please consider making an immediate donation of diapers, baby hygiene items, and gift cards to help families and at-risk young moms and their babies.
URGENTLY NEEDED: Sizes 4, 5, 6 and Pull-ups)
Donations are accepted at all Catholic Charities locations.
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Select "Diaper Bank" from the drop down menu under "Please designate my gift for the following ministry". |
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In Need of Diapers?
If your family needs diapers, or you know of a family that can benefit from the Bayard House Diaper Bank, please call Bayard House at 302-654-1184 to learn more about the program.
Families must meet income guidelines and have children of the appropriate age.
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Catholic Charities Bayard House is the only Delaware Affiliate of the National Diaper Bank Network.
*Donations are tax deductible.
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A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Staff Member |
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Vickie Artis
Program Manager, Delaware Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Please join us in celebrating the addition of our newest employee, Vickie Artis! She will take on the role of Program Manager of the Delaware Income Home Energy Assistance Program (DEAP). She brings many years of experience and qualifications. We are excited to welcome her to our Catholic Charities family of programs.
Vickie extensive background includes service for the State of Delaware, Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF). As a Family Services Program Support Manager in the Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, where she managed the Separating and Divorcing Parent Education programing, Families and Centers Together prevention early intervention daycare program, Child Development Watch DSCYF foster care placement assessments services, the Delaware Fatherhood Program, and Title IVB subpart II Promoting Safe and Stable Families programming. She brings a wealth of experience in the program, contract management, family service administration, as well as federal grant programs management.
A Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Delaware and Texas, Vickie has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Master's of Arts degree in Social Gerontology. She served as the State of Delaware Program Administrator of the Adult Protective Service Program in the Delaware Department of Health and Social Service Division of Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities for eleven years. She is excited to make a difference in the lives of Delaware’s vulnerable populations and has a special gift for working with the elderly and vulnerable population.
Vickie looks forward to working with our DEAP program, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Division of State Service Center Office of Community Programming in the delivery of the Delaware Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Program.
For more information about Catholic Charities Basic Needs Programs, click here.
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Catholic Charities Received Disaster Relief Grant
from Catholic Charities USA
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Catholic Charities USA has provided a gift of $130,000 that will greatly assist Wilmington victims of Hurricane Ida flooding. This funding will provide direct assistance to those impacted by the flooding.
“In keeping with our review of how best to serve the community, this may be an opportunity for Catholic Charities to consider a greater role in comprehensive disaster relief, focusing on longer term recovery of those in need,” reports Fritz Jones, Catholic Charities Executive Director.
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Neighborhood Assistance Act
Tax Credits Available!
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Donations to Catholic Charities qualify for tax credits under the Delaware State Housing Authority’s Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Program.
Individuals and businesses that expect to pay Delaware State income taxes can use the Neighborhood Assistance Program to provide valuable assistance to our programs, while reducing their tax liability.
In exchange for a qualified contribution, the donor receives state tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. For example, a contribution of $5,000 qualifies for $2,500 in tax credits.
Minimum eligible donation for a Business is $10,000 and an Individual is $2,500. Delaware State Housing Authority’s staff members review applications and award the credits on a first-come, first-served basis. Each year a maximum of $500,000 in tax credits is available.
Questions? Please contact Andrea Rotsch at 302-295-0645 or arotsch@cdow.org for assistance.
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Ways to Donate to Catholic Charities
Vehicle Donations
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Catholic Charities accepts donations of cars and other motor vehicles to support its programs benefiting the most vulnerable in our communities. In addition to automobiles, we accept donated trucks, boats, RVs and motorcycles.
Donors can make the gift at no cost to them. Catholic Charities will accept all vehicle donations regardless of condition or registration status, arrange for vehicle pickup, if necessary, and provide the donor with an IRS tax receipt for their records.
Click here to donate a vehicle or call 1-844-940-GIVE (1-844-940-4483).
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April is Financial Literacy Education Month
Financial Literacy is one of the most important parts in your financial life
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Catholic Charities offers financial literacy assistance to individuals and families who wish to reach their full potential towards self-sufficiency and independence by developing and implementing support services that will help strengthen their lives. Our goal is to foster independence, self-determination, and self-reliance.
Clients work with case managers to identify and set financial goals like understanding credit and obtaining credit reports, opening a savings or other bank account, avoiding fringe banking services, and accessing low-interest loans.
For an application for assistance and list of documents to complete for your first appointment, click here.
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Catholic Charities serves the most vulnerable in Delaware and the
Eastern Shore of Maryland, regardless of religion, race, or ability to pay.
For more information about Catholic Charities, click here.
To make a donation to Catholic Charities, click here.
To learn about employment opportunities, click here.
Catholic Charities Mission
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington exists to help fulfill the Christian duty to love and serve God's people. Our mission is rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The universal and local Church proclaims the Gospel and teaches the recognition of the dignity and sacredness of each human life and the belief that we are called to share our resources with the most vulnerable among us.
It is the mission of Catholic Charities to address human suffering and to promote and restore the well-being of people and society by:
- Providing, as a primary focus, caring service to families and persons in need;
- Coming together with members of the community to become informed about and to take action on critical social issues; and,
- Advocating publicly for social policies which enhance human dignity and safeguard basic human rights.
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