“Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest,
if we do not give up. So then, while we have the opportunity,
let us do good to all.” (Gal 6:9-10)
— Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2022
To read Pope Francis’ full Lenten message, click here.
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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.
Years of conflict along the eastern border have already displaced 1.3 million people from their homes and claimed 14,000 lives. Throughout this time, Caritas Ukraine, with support from CRS, has been providing emergency relief and recovery.
CRS and Caritas partners on the ground are preparing across Ukraine and in bordering countries, ready to provide safe shelter, hot meals, hygiene supplies, fuel to keep warm, transport to safe areas, counseling support and more.
The situation there is rapidly unfolding, and we could not do this work without your help. When you donate, you provide immediate assistance for your Ukrainian sisters and brothers affected by this crisis.
Your prayers and support will make so much difference.
Please give a vital gift today to Catholic Relief Services.
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Residents of Marydale Retirement Village Extend their Appreciation
“Thank You to Saint Mark’s High School and
Church of the Holy Child!”
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In February, a special group of students from Saint Mark’s High School distributed Valentine’s Day gifts to Marydale Retirement Village residents. The efforts of students, and especially St. Mark’s Key and Z Clubs, helped make many senior citizens very happy and grateful. In addition, the Church of the Holy Child also conducted their annual “Soup-er Bowl Sunday” food drive for Marydale residents.
The residents constructed large thank you cards for both groups!
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“…and Thank You, Knights of Columbus!” |
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The residents of Marydale Retirement Village, Catholic Charities, send a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Joseph Gorman and the Knights of Columbus, Church of the Holy Child, for their generous gifts of food and personal items. The plentiful gifts filled more than half of Marydale’s activity center! Residents were able to replenish their pantries and stretch their shopping dollars through February and well into March. |
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Bring your friends and share the shopping fun!
Seton Center Thrift Center is Officially Re-Opened!
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Catholic Charities Thrift Center at our Seton Center in Eastern Shore Maryland successfully re-opened their doors on March 1. Jennifer Trager, Program Manager, Seton Center and Maryland Services, was happy with the turnout at the grand re-opening.
"Our Thrift Center has a wide variety of gently-used or new clothing,
shoes, and accessories for children, teens and adults.
Shoppers may find their next favorite gently-used furniture item,
appliance, or needed household goods.
We are open to the public and have affordable prices.
– Jennifer Trager
Program Manager, Seton Center and Maryland Services
30632 Hampden Avenue, Princess Anne, MD • 410-651-9608
Open Tuesday and Thursday • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cash only. Masks are required.
Click here to see the video of the history of Seton Center as they celebrate 30 years of service.
Click here to donate online to Seton Center. You may also send a check to Catholic Charities, 2601 W 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805, and designate Seton Center on the memo line.
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Special Thanks to Candlelight Dinner Theater
Candlelight Dinner Theater donated show tickets to Catholic Charities staff in appreciation for all they have done to help Delawareans during the pandemic. Catholic Charities staff members enjoyed the Candlelight Theater dinner prior to seeing “Mama Mia!”.
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March is Credit Education Month |
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What do you know about credit? Do you know how to wisely use credit cards to improve your credit rating? Do you know what a credit rating is? Do you even know what credit is? |
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Catholic Charities Basic Needs Program can help you learn about your credit.
Helping clients to understand credit is one of the goals of the financial coaching services Catholic Charities provides through our Basic Needs program. Credit isn’t just limited to credit cards, but affects leasing a residence and purchases like homes, cars, or household appliance. Bad credit can keep you from securing a permanent residence, or force you into paying a higher interest rate.
Catholic Charities Basic Needs program may be able to help you through the process of creating and keeping a budget, managing your credit responsibly, and give you other resources to help you manage your debt.
Make an appointment for Basic Needs Case Management at the Catholic Charities office closest to you:
New Castle County, DE • 302-655-9624
Kent County, DE • 302-674-1600
Sussex County, DE • 302-856-9578
Somerset County, MD • 410-651-9608
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For more information about Catholic Charities Basic Needs Services, click here.
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Ways to Donate to Catholic Charities
Food Donations
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Catholic Charities runs several types of food programs based at four of its sites: Kent County Office in Dover, Casa San Francisco in Milton, Seton Center in Princess Anne and Sussex Office in Georgetown.
Food Cooperatives
The Food Cooperative program helps families and individuals stretch their limited incomes by providing a supplemental bag of groceries monthly. With the help of the Food Bank of Delaware and the Maryland Food Bank, club members receive nutritious, meal-ready products for a fraction of retail value.
Currently, our food distribution sites are located in Wilmington, Milton, Georgetown, Lewes, Slaughter Neck, Long Neck, Bridgeville, Roxanna, Dover and Princess Anne.
Emergency Food Pantries
Emergency food pantries are located at our Main Office, Kent Office, Sussex Office, Casa San Francisco, and Seton Center. Staffed by volunteers and stocked with donated food and USDA commodities, the pantry provides 3-4 days of food for persons who are in crisis and cannot buy food.
Here’s how you can help!
FOOD DONATIONS
- Canned meats, fruits, vegetables, soups, meals
- Boxes of cereal, pancake mix, pasta, rice, macaroni & cheese, baking mix, boxed meals, crackers
- Shelf-stable milk, like evaporated or dry, juice, coffee, tea, hot cocoa mix, instant breakfasts
- Jars of peanut butter and jelly
- Condiments such as spreads, ketchup, mustard, relish, barbecue sauce, pickles, honey & pancake syrup
- Cooking oil
- Laundry detergent, dish detergent, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, hygiene items
- Toilet paper, paper towels
- Diapers, diaper wipes, baby food, baby cereal
- Grocery store gift cards
Click here to donate now. Select Food Assistance to designate this program as your ministry of your choice.
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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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