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2023 Catholic Charities Annual Tribute Dinner

Catholic Charities will honor the Knights of Columbus Councils from Delaware

and Maryland at our Annual Tribute Dinner. Purchase your tickets now to share

in this exciting evening as Bishop Koenig presents the Knights Councils with

the Msgr. Thomas J. Reese Award for Community Service!

Thursday, April 27 • 5-8 pm

Chase Center on the Riverfront

About the Honorees | Knights of Columbus Councils from DE & MD

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.”

Knights of Columbus, Delaware State Council, are men who lead, serve, protect and defend, whether giving out “Coats for Kids,” lending a hand in disaster relief efforts, supporting local pregnancy centers by donating ultrasound machines or providing top-quality financial products. Similarly, the Maryland State Council supports the families, parishes, and communities in the nine Maryland counties of the Diocese of Wilmington.

These Knights live the motto, “Cry the Gospel with your Life!” to aid the poor, care for the needy, and strengthen the faith of their members and families. More than two million Knights of Columbus worldwide “Change Lives & Save Lives” through their charitable service and faith activities.

About the Award | Msgr. Thomas J. Reese

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.

Tribute Dinner Sponsors

For questions contact Andrea Rotsch at arotsch@cdow.org or 302-573-3121.

How Your Donations Help Those We Serve

Caring for the Most Vulnerable

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington is a faith-based, social services organization providing critical care services to over 83,000 individuals and families residing in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. No one is excluded from service because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or ability to pay.

Our programs include:

BASIC NEEDS

• Energy Assistance

• Food Assistance

• Budget Counseling & Financial Literacy

• Nutrition Resources for Day Care

• Diaper Bank

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

• Routine Outpatient Counseling

• Case Management Services

• Pregnancy Counseling

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

• Bayard House, Residential Maternity Services

• Casa San Francisco, Emergency Adult Shelter

• Marydale Retirement Village, Low-Income Senior Housing

Catholic Charities employee's are licensed and certified in their respective professions to provide professional services. We hold all necessary state licenses to operate in both Delaware and Maryland.

In addition, we are a full member of the United Way of Delaware and the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore and meet the standards for membership established by those organizations.

Contact a Catholic Charities office nearest you:

New Castle County 302-655-9624 • Kent County 302-674-1600 • Sussex County 302-856-9578



To make an online donation, please click here.

Your prayers and support make a difference.

Please give today.

Catholic Charities extends our heartfelt thanks to all those who contributed to make Do More 24 Delaware a great success! Please continue watching for our client success stories – where your donations make a difference! 

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Basic Needs Program Client Spotlight

Your Help Makes a Difference! 

Jean* came to Catholic Charities Basic Needs program needing help with rent and utility bills. Her unemployment benefits had expired, causing her to fall behind on her bills. She also was at a loss at how to approach a job search.

During her intake, Jean’s case manager gave her encouragement as well as some practical strategies on how to begin looking for employment. One tactic was to reconnect with a former employer where she enjoyed her work. The following month, Jean met with her case manager with great news. She had contacted that former employer, who rehired her. Jean is again successfully employed!

To help our next client, please click here.

Designate your online donation by choosing "Basic Needs Program."



*Client name changed to protect privacy.

Apply for Energy Assistance Through March 31

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered in Delaware by Catholic Charities, continues to accept applications for the current heating season.

This federally-funded program assists low-income Delawareans with heating bills through direct payments to home energy suppliers. The LIHEAP benefit is based on a household's income, size, and type of fuel. In order to apply, call the Catholic Charities office nearest you to schedule an appointment. You must reapply for this benefit each year.

Contact a Catholic Charities office nearest you:

New Castle County 302-655-9624 • Kent County 302-674-1600 • Sussex County 302-856-9578



Click here for more information or to download an application.

“Join Our Team!”

Catholic Charities Employment Opportunities

The Diocese of Wilmington and Catholic Charities currently has the following employment opportunities:

• Case Manager in Georgetown, DE and Princess Anne, MD

• Financial Analyst in Wilmington, DE

• Support Specialist at Bayard House, Wilmington, DE

• Sr Program Manager, Basic Needs Services, Wilmington, DE

To learn about these and other opportunities, click here. 

Thank You to All Our Supporters & Partners!

We Would Like to Recognize the following Catholic Charities 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 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.