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Success Spotlight:
Marydale Retirement Village
Paulette* had become isolated at Marydale Retirement Village because her extended family were unable to offer their support. This resident called Marydale her home for over twenty years, and was known for caring for other residents by helping them with everyday tasks. Unfortunately, she recently experienced significant memory issues, which allowed unscrupulous persons to take advantage of her financially.
Paulette received financial assistance from Marydale staff, allowing her to restore her financial solvency. She was also provided medical support for her memory issues. With help and support, Paulette's quality of life has improved, enabling her to continue offering support to others in the community.
*Client name changed to protect privacy.
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The group “Just Show Up, We’ll Teach You” have made more than 1,000 scarves and hats for charity at Marydale Retirement Village in Newark. Dialog photo courtesy Joseph P. Owens.
Catholic Charities USA Leaders Visit Diocese of Wilmington
To See Programs, including Marydale Retirement Village
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This month, a national group of leaders from Catholic Charities USA visited colleagues in Wilmington, Delaware, taking time to tour the headquarters and several sites where services are performed by the Catholic social services agency.
CC USA administrators Jane Stenson, food and nutrition, Curtis Johnson, housing strategy, and Ben Wortham, integrated health, joined local leaders Ruth White, Executive Director of the Diocese of Wilmington Catholic Charities, and her colleagues Lisa Schieffert and Stephanie Kelton in meetings.
The planned trip to Delaware was for a Healthy Housing Conference hosted by Delaware State University. Their visit included touring Bayard House and Marydale Retirement Village (MRV) facilities, both operated by Catholic Charities in Wilmington.
The group stayed for lunch and later joined residents in the MRV Community Center, including sitting in on a knitting and crocheting group who gather to make hats and scarves, which they then donate to the Salvation Army and to Friendship House. Their donations have topped over 1,000 pieces donated for charity, according Esther Lovlie, MRV Administrator.
MRV is a Section 8 Housing program operated by Catholic Ministry to the Elderly and serves 112 residents in 108 units, that include senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
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Supreme Court Makes a Decision on Grants Pass
By Ruth Anne White, Executive Director, Catholic Charities
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Recently, I assumed the role of Executive Director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Wilmington. I am a resident of Maryland and have followed the news coverage about homeless shelters because there are so few on the Delmarva Peninsula and the Eastern Shore in particular.
I have been a member of the Governor's Task Force on Homeless Youth for about 15 years and in that capacity, I have seen that the sense of urgency with which Gov. Moore and his appointees have in ending homelessness is palpable. The Supreme Court made a decision on the City of Grants Pass v. Johnson et al case. Among other things, this July 2024 decision allows cities to empty encampments. Some advocates characterize this as "criminalizing homelessness." I believe that is an oversimplification of the facts. If one reads the amici submitted to the court, it becomes clear that the argument that government entities made to the court were sophisticated and illustrate that absent sufficient shelter capacity, cities need the authority to levy fines and incarcerate homeless people in order to restore order and avoid public health emergencies.
As a matter of fact, a homeless encampment that included 90 people (some of whom were children) was just dismantled in Georgetown, Delaware. This part of rural Delaware is just a little over an hour from the shelter we are preparing to open in Princess Anne, Maryland. When one considers the evolution of the law regarding homelessness, it is absolutely imperative that shelters are adequately funded and can remain open. It would be a tragedy if one of the potential residents of the shelter were incarcerated due to lack of adequate housing.
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Catholic Charities to Reopen Princess Anne Homeless Shelter
Catholic Charities Seton Center is Accepting Donations
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Help us get the new Shelter ready in Princess Anne, Maryland. Please bring all donations to the Seton Center. We accept many items, such as Laundry Detergent, Canned/Frozen Vegetables, Meal Kits/Packages, Bath Towels, Pasta and Pasta Sauces, Spices/Condiments, Craft Items, and more.
All donations can be dropped off at Catholic Charities Eastern Shore Office, Seton Center,
30632 Hampden Avenue, Princess Anne, MD 21853.
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Thank You to United Women’s Group for Donations
for the New Shelter in Princess Anne, Maryland
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“We look forward to reopening the shelter
and welcoming those who are in need.
It's another opportunity for the Catholic community to answer the Gospel mandate
to love our neighbor by helping the less fortunate. We are blessed to be able
to expand our services in Somerset County
in this manner.” — Bishop Koenig
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For more information about the Catholic Charities Seton Center, click here.
Click here to donate to Seton Center. Or mail a check to: Development Office, Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, P.O. Box 2030, Wilmington, DE 19899. Designate Shelter in Princess Anne, Maryland on the memo line.
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You're Invited...
Join Bishop Koenig and other faithful from the Diocese for our upcoming spiritual event.
Register now!
Saturday, October 5, 2024 • 8am-4pm
Ocean City Convention Center
Ocean City, MD
Cost: $35/person. $140 max per family.
To watch the Special Invitation from Bishop Koenig on YouTube, click here.
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To register, scan the QR code or click here.
For details, schedule and speakers, read the article in The Dialog, click here.
For Sponsorship opportunities, click here.
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The Eucharistic Congress will feature the Keynote address from Boston Archbishop-elect Richard G. Henning, on October 5. He will then be installed as archbishop of Boston on October 31.
To read about his refreshingly candid conversation and learn more about his inner peace with God as he makes his transition and faces challenges, click here.
Article courtesy The Dialog. Photo courtesy OSV News / Gregory L. Tracy, The Pilot.
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2024 Bishop's 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Saint Mark’s High School
Registration 8am • Race 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.
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General or Parish Sponsorships Available!
Choose from a BELIEVER, a MENTOR, or a SUPPORTER! Hundreds of
participants, volunteers, and families will see your company logo on the
Bishop’s 5K t-shirt and on our event webpage!
To download the General Sponsor Form, click here.
To download the Parish Sponsor Form, click here.
Please return sponsorship form and logo to Skelton@cdow.org.
Logos due by October 18, 2024.
For sponsorship info, 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.
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Catholic Charities
Back-to-School Shoe Giveaway
Free sneakers were distributed to school-aged children in need. The Shoe Giveaway event, hosted by Catholic Charities was held in Wilmington, Delaware on August 22, 2024.
Many families were excited to receive the shoes for the new school year!
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Thank You, Donors!
Special Donation Drive Project a Success
In Partnership with Catholic Charities,
Goodwill of Delaware and St. Vincent de Paul Society
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A special donation project in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities and Goodwill of Delaware was held Sept. 13-15 at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Hockessin, Delaware.

Volunteers assisted with loading the Catholic Charities truck with needed donations, including clothing, shoes, kitchen and household items, medical equipment, computer equipment, small appliances, and books.
Partnering with Goodwill to accept donations that would have come to our
former thrift shops is in alignment with the missions of both organizations.
— Ruth Anne White, Executive Director, Catholic Charities
As part of the parish collaborations, the Wilmington Diocese hosts donation drives in partnership with Goodwill. Donated items are sold in Goodwill stores across Delaware, generating revenue for Goodwill’s nonprofit mission. Goodwill provides compensation to Catholic Charities for the donations collected, helping Catholic Charities to continue its mission services in the communities it serves. Outside of donation drives, donors wishing to give items to Catholic Charities are directed to a local Goodwill location.
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Catholic Charities Basic Needs Program
Applications for Energy Assistance Are Now Available
Catholic Charities is taking applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the upcoming heating season. This federally-funded program assists low-income Delawareans with heating bills through direct payments to home energy suppliers. The benefit is based on a household’s income, size, and type of fuel.
In order to qualify, you must make an appointment with Catholic Charities. Call your local Catholic Charities office. Regular office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
- In Kent County, call (302) 674-1782
- In New Castle County, call (302) 654-9295
- In Sussex County, call (302) 856-6310
Catholic Charities will call first time applicants to schedule a telephone or curbside appointment to validate you have submitted all of the necessary documents and information before your LIHEAP intake is finalized.
To learn more and download an online application, click here.
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How Catholic Charities
Helps Keep Residents Warm
On this episode of Catholic Forum, Stephanie Kelton talks with Melody Duverger, Program Manager of the Delaware Energy Assistance Program and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington. For many years, this program has been helping Delaware residents keep warm during the cold months.
Click here to watch the video of Stephanie's interview with Melody on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel. Please LIKE and subscribe!
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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
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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.
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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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