Bishop W. Francis Malooly and Michael Hare
to be Honored at 2021 Annual Tribute Dinner!
This year, Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington, will receive the 2021 Msgr. Thomas J. Reese Award at Catholic Charities Annual Tribute Dinner on Wednesday, October 6. Michael J. Hare, the 2020 recipient, will receive the 2020 Award as the dinner last year was cancelled due to COVID-19.
Catholic Charities honors outstanding individuals who have demonstrated a deep commitment to addressing the well-being of our communities’ most vulnerable. We bestow upon these remarkable persons the Msgr. Thomas J. Reese Award, created in 1989 in memory of Msgr. Reese, a community activist and longtime director of Catholic Social Services, the forerunner of Catholic Charities.
To read the full press release about our Honorees, click here.
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2021 Annual Catholic Appeal
Please Support Catholic Charities Programs
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The Annual Catholic Appeal is the single largest contributor to Catholic Charities. In addition to providing thousands of meals for the hungry and shelter services for the homeless, gifts to the Annual Catholic Appeal enable the diocese to offer care for the elderly and infirmed, food aid basic needs help, mental health counseling for the emotionally vulnerable, addiction counseling, services for migrants and immigrants, and aid for expectant mothers.
Contributions to the appeal can be made in the form of a pledge payable over a period of months or a one-time donation. Payment can be provided by check, credit card, PayPal, electronic bill-pay, gifts of securities, IRAs as well as through corporate matching programs.
For information about the Annual Catholic Appeal and the ministries supported, click here.
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Mother’s Day Diaper Drive – Your Help is Needed |
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As we face this unprecedented time of economic instability and a global public health crisis, Catholic Charities' Annual Mother's Day Diaper Bank Drive is more important than ever due to the effects of COVID-19.
Donors Can Drop Off Diapers
URGENTLY NEEDED: Size 4, 5, 6 and Pull-ups, as well as a variety of baby hygiene items, and store gift cards. Drop off's can be made at all Catholic Charities locations during regular business hours.
Click here to make an online donation. Please choose "Diaper Bank" from the drop down menu under "Please designate my gift for the following ministry". You may also send a check to Catholic Charities, 2601 W 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805, and designate Diaper Bank on the memo line of your check.
If you are in need of diapers, or 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. Regular office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
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Bayard House & Catholic Charities Diaper Bank
Receive a Helping Hand from Salesianum Seniors
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Students from the Salesianum School 2021 High School Senior Class recently held a very successful Baby Diaper & Baby Supplies Drive benefitting the Catholic Charities Bayard House and the Catholic Charities Diaper Bank.
The Boys Delivered Big!
Patrick Boyle, leading the drive, and other Salesianum senior classmates collected and delivered contributions totaling:
- 3,829 diapers
- 182 baby accessories, including clothing, bottles, pacifiers, bibs
- 150 packs of baby wipes
Thank you all for supporting Moms and babies in our community!
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Introducing New Program Manager at Seton Center |
Catholic Charities is proud to announce Jennifer Trager, our new Program Manager at Seton Center in Princess Anne, Maryland. Jennifer has been in service to those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness for over eight years on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
“My goal is to help others find their spark and purpose without judgment – but by walking beside them until they find their confidence,” said Jennnifer. “Aspire to inspire is my motto, and I am dedicated to bringing positive change in all aspects of life.”
Jennifer will help Catholic Charities institute a Mobile Food Distribution this Spring, allowing food distribution throughout Somerset County. This will give many local residents access to the Food Pantry in this area.
Click here for more information about the Catholic Charities Seton Center.
Click here to make a donation online to Seton Center. Please choose "Seton Center" from the drop down menu under "Please designate my gift for the following ministry". You may also send a check to Catholic Charities, 2601 W 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805, and designate Seton Center on the memo line of your check.
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Recent Food & Pet Supplies Drive A Huge Success! |
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Presenting donations at Casa San Francisco in Milton are (left to right) Mike Connors, Cape Leo Club advisor; Ally Best, Leo Club president; Katie Knarr, Leo director; Griffin Joseph, Leo secretary; Jim Coverdale and Bob Crowell, Milton Lions; and Darius Humphries, services manager for Casa San Francisco and Catholic Charities Inc. in Sussex County. SUBMITTED PHOTO |
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The Cape Henlopen High School Leo Club recently held a Food & Pet Supplies Drive, resulting in 334 food items and 276 pet supply items for donation to Casa San Francisco in Milton.
The Milton Lions Club collected 180 food items and 50 lbs. of sweet potatoes for Casa San Francisco.
Mike Connors, Cape Leo Club advisor, is also a Milton Lions Club member. Both organizations met at Casa San Francisco to present donations to Darius Humphries, Casa services manager and Sussex County services manager for Catholic Charities Inc.
Thank you all for helping the pets and pet owners in our community!
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Behavioral Health Program Provides Remote Services |
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Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Services has been able to continue services remotely and safely, via video-link, which has resulted in the following success.
Robert* was participating in therapeutic sessions with his daughter to rebuild their relationship. When the COVID-19 crisis took hold, he lost this ability and contact with his daughter. Through the use of video conferencing, they have been able to continue their sessions, which has provided a comfortable alternative for them. Robert was feeling defeated, but through the dedication of his Catholic Charities therapist and the use of video conferencing, they have been able to continue to rebuild their relationship.
*Names changed to protect client privacy.
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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington. Dialog photo/Don Blake |
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Your Gifts Can Your Neighbors in Need! |
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Your gift to Catholic Charities is more crucial than ever to help those who are facing the inability to meet basic expenses such as rent, utilities, food, clothing and prescriptions. We are always in need of essential items to meet the needs of our most vulnerable clients. Here's how you can help!
FINANCIAL DONATIONS
Making a financial gift to Catholic Charities is a wonderful way to directly assist those in need in this time of unparalleled uncertainty. Your selfless generosity to help those who are less fortunate, will make an immediate, life changing difference to those within the community that are facing unemployment, eviction, and hunger.
Click here to make an online donation or send a check to Catholic Charities, 2601 W. 4th St., Wilm., DE 19805. If you have questions or need assistance, please call 302-655-9624.
FOOD / ESSENTIAL ITEM DONATIONS
We gratefully accept and encourage donations of food, diapers, hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, and gift cards, and cash at all Catholic Charities service locations and Casa San Francisco during regular business hours.
We are now accepting donations of clothing, household goods or items other than listed. Due to restricted building access, please call ahead for an appointment at the location of your choice.
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NEW CASTLE COUNTY OFFICE
(MAIN OFFICE)
2601 W 4th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
302-655-9624
BAYARD HOUSE
300 Bayard Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
302-654-1184
KENT COUNTY OFFICE
2099 S Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
302-674-1600
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CASA SAN FRANCISCO
127 Broad Street
Milton, DE 19968
302-684-8694
SUSSEX COUNTY OFFICE
404 S Bedford Street, Suite 9
Georgetown, DE 19947
302-856-9578
MARYDALE RETIREMENT VILLAGE
135 Jeandell Drive
Newark DE 19713
302-368-2784
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EASTERN SHORE OFFICE
Seton Center
30632 Hampden Ave
Princess Anne, MD 21853
410-651-9608
THRIFT CENTER
1320 E 23rd Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
302-764-2717
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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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