Helping Those in Need this Christmas Season!

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.

Sometimes life takes an unexpected change that requires us to seek and accept help working through life’s transitions. When Mary* had to step up unexpectedly to raise her granddaughter, she found Catholic Charities. Thanks to our Food Co-op Program and support, Mary received food and much-needed assistance. Mary is grateful for the aid she received during her family’s time of need. Eventually, she was able to improve her circumstances, complete the program and find stability in her new living situation. Today, Mary is a grateful volunteer at the same Food Co-op Program that helped to sustain her and her granddaughter.

The Catholic Charities Mission is about renewing and restoring lives. We build relationships and genuinely care for the people we serve!

We became aware that a resident at Casa San Francisco was struggling with alcoholism. She allowed us to assist her seek treatment at a nearby facility. Difficulties and vulnerability brought her to Catholic Charities; however, with the strong support system Casa San Francisco provided, she began meaningful relationships and took to heart their restorative and renewing intervention! Case manager, Vicky, and Program manager, Gary, worked together to support Trisha* physically, emotionally, and spiritually from the admissions process through the

28-day program for rehabilitation. Today, Trisha is a happier, healthier and very productive version of herself!

*Names changed for privacy

Please join us for an evening filled with beautiful music to support those in need in our community.

The sights and sounds of Christmas come alive in Delaware as we welcome the Stars of Carnegie Hall! The New York Tenors, Andy Cooney, Christopher Macchio & Daniel Rodriguez, will be here one night only! It's sure to be a night that will bring the Spirit and Magic of Christmas into all of your hearts! 

Click here to view the New York Tenors on YouTube.

Please consider donating new or gently-worn, warm clothing, such as: coats, hats, gloves, socks, etc. Donations may be dropped of to any of our locations. A collection bin will also be provided at the concert location. The proceeds from this concert will benefit Catholic Charities as we focus on giving and caring for those affected by hunger and homelessness.

Sunday, December 11, 2022 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Salesianum High School Auditorium

1801 N Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19802

$45 • All Seats Reserved

Buy tickets online or call 302-573-3120

VIP Post Show Reception Tickets $100

Includes a meet and greet with the NY Tenors and Bishop Koenig, cocktails & hors d'oeuvres.

For questions or more info, please contact Andrea Rotsch at 302-573-3120 or arotsch@cdow.org.

Click here to download the event flyer.

Thank You Sponsors!

Building a Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis

Catholic Charities and Housing Alliance Delaware (HAD) are working together on "Building a Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis." Visit our new microsite, Affordable Housing Begins with a Key, to explore one of the most significant problems facing the U.S. today: the lack of safe, affordable housing for vulnerable populations. It reaches into every community, causing untold individual suffering and social ills.

Learn how Catholic Charities is addressing the underlying causes; read about housing services offered to those in need; and meet three residents whose lives were changed when they moved to properties owned by Catholic Charities agencies.

Buy a Bouquet During the Month December

To Benefit Casa San Francisco Emergency Food Pantry

Catholic Charities been selected by The Giant Food Bloomin’ 4 Good Program to benefit from the sale of specially marked $12.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquets. Catholic Charities will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of a bouquet with the purple tag. This is a great way to broaden awareness in the local community and raise donations for our organization to support our community better. 

Where can I buy the Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet?

Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquets are available at all Giant Food locations. Look for the bouquets with the purple hanging tag in the floral section of the store. If you can’t find them, just ask a staff member where they are. They’ll be happy to show you!

Does only a certain type of floral bouquet benefit local nonprofits?

Yes, floral bouquets which benefit the selected nonprofit organization of the month are indicated by a purple hanging tag. The bouquets are “grower’s choice,” so the assortment of seasonal flowers will vary.

What is the Bloomin’ 4 Good Program?

Each time a shopper purchases the Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with the purple hanging tag, $1 is donated to a local nonprofit organization selected to benefit for the month. Every bouquet sold works to give back across the local communities served by Giant Food.

To learn more about this program, please visit giantfood.2givelocal.com. 

Save the Date! April 27, 2023

Catholic Charities Annual Tribute Dinner

The Knights of Columbus State Councils from Delaware and Maryland will receive the 2023 Msgr. Thomas J. Reese Award at Catholic Charities Annual Tribute Dinner on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

The mission of the Knights of Columbus is “Empowering Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work and in their community.”

To read more, click here.



The award, created in 1989 in memory of Msgr. Thomas J. Reese, community activist and longtime director of Catholic Social Services, the forerunner of Catholic Charities, recognizes exemplary individuals who have demonstrated a deep commitment to promoting and restoring the well-being of people – Catholic Charities’ mission.

For more information about Catholic Charities Annual Tribute Dinner 2023 or to become a sponsor,

please contact Andrea Rotsch at arotsch@cdow.org or call 302-573-3121.

Many Thanks to Our Sponsors, Volunteers & Participants

Your support made The Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk event successful!

More than 200 participants gathered at Saint Mark’s High School to participate in the Bishop’s 5K. Together, they helped raise more than $23,000 to support Catholic Charities programs.

Many Thanks to Our Supporters & Partners!

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 becoming a Volunteer, click here.

To learn about employment opportunities, click here.

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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.