2024 Bishop's 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, November 23, 2024 • Saint Mark’s High School

Registration: 8am • Start Time: 9am

This fun event brings the community together to heighten awareness of the services that Catholic Charities provides. Runners and walkers will compete to see who makes the best time, and will be awarded medals, along with a complimentary race t-shirt and refreshments.

Get your School and Parish Teams Together!

Show your School Spirit by building the biggest team for the Bishop’s 5K run/walk.

The three largest teams will win bragging rights and a cash prize for your school!

To download the School Team Spirit Flyer, click here.

For more information, contact Skelton@cdow.org or call 302-573-3120.

All proceeds support Catholic Charities' social service programs in Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Thank you to the following 2024 Bishop’s 5K Sponsors!

Giving Tuesday 2024: Faith & Community

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to Help Provide for Hungry Families

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Together We Can Change Hunger & Homelessness

As Thanksgiving approaches, many people in America reflect on the reasons for which they’re thankful.

The holiday is also an appropriate time to show one’s appreciation by donating time, attention and

resources to those less fortunate.

Join Catholic Charities in Honoring

National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week

Through November 23, 2024

Catholic Charities combats hunger through our Food Assistance Programs, providing low-income families with monthly food distributions, and emergency food packages to households that find themselves in crisis. On average, over 700 food packages, totaling over 10,000 pounds of food, are distributed each month throughout Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Each year, Catholic Charities Shelter Services combats homelessness by providing a temporary home to men, women, and children through our three shelters — our adult shelter, Casa San Francisco and our new shelter, Bethany House, in Maryland (watch for more info to come) and our residential maternity program, Bayard House. All programs provide accommodations and three daily meals as well as case management support to help residents obtain income, find affordable housing options, and secure permanent housing. Bayard House residents also receive guidance in prenatal, postnatal, and infant care as well as parenting education.

Catholic Charities Basic Needs Program helps to reestablish permanent residences for persons who

have experienced a recent period of homelessness, providing them with financial assistance and case

management expertise to avoid future problems. The Homeless Prevention Service works with clients

who are at risk of losing housing because of a financial disruption. Both are available to clients

throughout Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

“Every person deserves to live without worrying whether they will have food

on their plate or a roof over their head. Far too many people are forced to make

hard choices between paying for food, housing and other critical expenses.”

— Ruth Anne White, Executive Director, Catholic Charities

Many Thanks to St. Bernadette Parish for Donation Drive!

St. Bernadette Parish in Harrington, DE hosted a donation drive for Catholic Charities' Basic Needs program. The community supported their efforts by helping them fill a box truck with household items, furniture, appliances, clothing, and many other items that will be used to support local programs and provide services for individuals facing barriers to employment and self-sufficiency.

It was a great experience all around. Our generous donators were happy to pass along their unwanted items for the benefit of others.

To learn more about Catholic Charities Basic Needs program, click here.

Catholic Charities Bayard House

Receives $15,000 Grant from Highmark

Bayard House, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington , received $15,000 from Highmark’s Bright Blue Futures Awards Program. This grant award will assist Bayard House in advancing health equity initiatives for vulnerable young mothers and families in Delaware. The funding will enable Bayard House, Delaware’s only licensed residential maternity home, to continue addressing health disparities, providing essential services, and supporting maternal health for those in need.

Catholic Charities is pleased to receive this grant award from Highmark Bright Blue Futures to create a meaningful impact in advancing health equity at Bayard House.

— Ruth Anne White, Executive Director of Catholic Charities

The Highmark Bright Blue Futures Awards Program recognizes extraordinary nonprofit organizations that are advancing health equity across Pennsylvania, western and northeastern New York, West Virginia, and Delaware. The program was launched in 2023 as an expansion of Highmark’s corporate giving and community involvement program, Highmark Bright Blue Futures. It was designed to ensure healthier, brighter, stronger futures for all and aims to improve outcomes in community health and community and economic resilience.

To read the full article in The Dialog, click here.

Highmark Bright Blue Futures Rising Star Award

Goes to...Catholic Charities!

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware is pleased to award

Catholic Charities with a Highmark Bright Blue Futures Rising Star Awardee.

Catholic Charities’ proposal and impactful work in advancing health-equity through Bayard House

was celebrated at an awards reception and leadership forum this past September in Pittsburgh, PA.

Ten Rising Star Awardees were selected from Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia and Delaware.

To learn more about Bayard House, click here.

Catholic Charities Seton Center Receives $35,000 Grant

from United Way of Lower Eastern Shore

Catholic Charities Seton Center , located in Somerset County, Maryland, has been awarded a $35,000 grant from United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES). This generous grant will support Seton Center’s ongoing commitment to empower families and individuals across Maryland’s Eastern Shore by funding essential programs and services.

Catholic Charities is proud to partner with The United Way of the

Lower Eastern Shore to provide critical care services through

Seton Center to those in need in Somerset County.

— Ruth Anne White, Executive Director of Catholic Charities

Seton Center is a multi-purpose community center that is committed to the work of advocacy, outreach and assistance. The center serves as a beacon of hope for Somerset County residents who are struggling to meet basic needs. Staff members are dedicated to identifying and addressing the needs of residents by providing for essentials, including food, financial assistance, counseling, and healthcare resources. These programs, supported by UWLES, help empower families to achieve financial independence, meet fundamental needs, and ultimately, enrich the community.

To read the full article in The Dialog, click here.

Catholic Charities Basic Needs Program Receives

$10,000 Grant from Citizens Bank

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington received a $10,000 grant from Citizens Bank in support of the Basic Needs Program. This funding will enable Catholic Charities to continue its mission to assist low-income individuals and families in reducing poverty, preventing homelessness, and encouraging self-sufficiency through financial assistance, case management, and referrals to community resources.

Catholic Charities is grateful for Citizens Bank’s partnership and commitment

to building a stronger, more resilient community for all.

— Ruth Anne White, Executive Director of Catholic Charities

With rising costs in the current economy, many individuals and families are at risk of eviction, foreclosure, or utility disconnections. Catholic Charities’ Basic Needs Program was created to provide a short-term safety net for families who are experiencing a financial crisis, which could be related to a medical emergency, mismanagement of debt, sudden underemployment or unemployment, or other causes. This program provides vital support and hope while also offering pathways toward financial stability and support for those most in need.

The Citizens Helping Citizens (CHC) initiative is grounded in the belief that when communities are strong, everyone benefits. Focused on financial empowerment and workforce development, CHC aims to provide the tools and support to drive economic vitality of our streets, neighborhoods, and towns, with an understanding that investing in the communities where we live and work enriches us all.

Catholic Charities Seton Center

November Wish List

Seton Center Food Pantry is currently serving over 500 families each month. At the top of our November wish list is laundry detergent, dish detergent, body wash and bottled water.

Help us get the new Shelter ready! We are also accepting donations of Canned/Frozen Vegetables, Meal Kits, Bath Towels, Pasta & Pasta Sauces, Spices/Condiments, and Craft Items. We appreciate your contributions!

Donation Drop-off location: Catholic Charities Eastern Shore Office, Seton Center, 30632 Hampden Avenue, Princess Anne, MD 21853. Call: 410-651-9608. Hours: 9am - 4pm, Mon.-Fri.

Thank You to Our Supporters & Partners!

Rocco and Mary Abessinio

Applied Bank

Bank of America

Delaware Community Foundation

Delaware State Housing Authority

DuPont

Catholic Charities USA

Citizens Bank

Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore

Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh

Fund for Women at the Delaware Community Foundation

Highmark Delaware Fund of the Delaware Community Foundation

Laffey-McHugh Foundation

Maryland Food Bank

New Castle County Department of Community Services

Raskob Foundation

Somerset County Commissioners

State of Delaware - DSCYF & DHSS

United Way of Delaware

United Way of Lower Eastern Shore

Catholic Charities serves the most vulnerable in Delaware and the

Eastern Shore of Maryland, regardless of religion, race, or ability to pay.

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Catholic Charities Vision

Inspired by the Gospel, Catholic Charities exists to empower people, support families and transform communities by bringing God’s message of love and hope to all, with a particular emphasis on the poor and marginalized.

Catholic Charities Mission

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington compassionately serves all people in their times of vulnerability. We offer services to alleviate human suffering, and advocate for strong, healthy and vibrant communities across Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

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