Join in the FALL FUN!

Save the Date!

2023 Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk

This Year's Race is in Memory of Andrea Rotsch

Exemplary Employee of Catholic Charities Diocese of Wilmington

Saturday, November 18

Saint Mark's High School

2501 Pike Creek Road

Wilmington, DE 19808

"Please join us for a fun morning of friends, family and exercise!

Your participation keeps Catholic Charities and its resources

a viable connection to our community needs.

Last year more than 250 participants and volunteers helped.

We value your involvement!"

— Fritz Jones, Executive Director, Catholic Charities

Be an Event Sponsor!

Choose from 3 levels of Sponsorships! Each level includes your logo on the Bishop 5K t-shirt. Deadline for logo submission: October 20, 2023.

For more info, contact Sheryl Cook: scook@cdow.org or 302-573-3118.

To download the Sponsorship form, click here.

To sign-up online, click here.

Be A Sponsor!

Show Your School Team Spirit!

Students, sign up for the team challenge offered to all Diocesan Catholic Schools with the highest participants, including family & friends.

Win cash prizes! $1,000 1st place, $500 2nd place, $500 3rd place!

A combined fifteen supporters from your school are required to qualify.

To download the information form, click here.

Parents of elementary age should ensure their children know their caregiver's phone number, address, their caregiver's work number, and possibly another trusted adult. Explain what it means to dial 911.

School is Almost Back in Session | Fall 2023

Safety Tips for Students

As students return to their classrooms this fall, the American Red Cross offers seven ways to help ensure your child practices safety awareness on and off school grounds.

For children riding a bus to school: they should plan to get to their bus stop early and stand away from the curb while waiting for the bus to arrive.

Students should board the bus only after it has come to a complete stop and the driver or attendant has instructed them to get on. Make sure they know their bus number. They should only board their bus, never an alternate one, unless notification of a change has been made.

All students should stay in clear view of the bus driver and never walk behind the bus.

For children walking to school: they should only cross the street at an intersection, and when possible, use a route that has crossing guards.

Teach your child not to run out into the street or cross between parked cars.

For children driven to school: they should always buckle up. Younger children should be in approved car seats or booster seats until the lap-shoulder belt fits properly (typically for children ages 8-12 and over 4’9”), and ride in the back seat until they are at least 13 years old.

For teenagers driving to school: mandate the use of seat belts, forbid the use of cell phones. As a good safety practice, avoid other distractions, such as eating or drinking while driving.

TAKE A FIRST AID CLASS

For children over the age of 10, have them learn and practice first aid and CPR skills by taking a first aid course. They may help save a life!

Download the FREE Red Cross First Aid App for instant access to information on handling the most common first aid emergencies. Find the App by searching for ‘American Red Cross’ in your app store or at redcross.org/apps.

Catholic Charities Diaper Bank

National Diaper Awareness Week - September 18-24

One in two U.S. families struggles to provide enough diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy. 3 in 5 parents miss work or school because they can’t afford the diapers required to leave their baby in childcare. By working together, we can ensure that all babies have access to clean diapers and other basic necessities required for them to thrive and reach their full potential.

Clean diapers are a basic need of every baby and toddler.

The Catholic Charities Diaper Bank is currently helping over 200 families.

We invite you to get involved! Catholic Charities Diaper Bank provides diaper distributions to families in need with children ages 3 and under.

We accept donations of diapers, hygiene items, cash and gift cards at all Catholic Charities locations Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. For more information, click here. For the location closest to you, click here.

To make an online donation to Catholic Charities Diaper Bank, please click here. Designate your gift by choosing "Diaper Bank."

If you or someone you know is in need of diapers, click here for registration materials.

Catholic Charities Diaper Bank is an affiliate of the National Diaper Bank Network.

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT

Meet Tom Who Benefitted from Casa San Francisco Assistance

Tom*, a 32-year-old man, was laid off from his job and, as a result, lost his home. Homeless for the first time in his life, he came to Catholic Charities Casa San Francisco.

Our case manager helped him to enroll in computer networking classes at a local college, and funding reserved for transportation gave him a way to get to and from classes. As he continued his education, our case management support enabled Tom to identify and secure affordable rental housing in the community.

To help our next client, click here. Designate your gift by choosing "Where Needed Most."

*Client name changed to protect privacy.

As Summer Turns to Fall...Celebrate Your Blessings!

August is Family Fun Month!

Summer is winding down, which means you'll soon be trading leisurely family time for busy school schedules and packed fall activities over the next few months. But summer isn't over quite yet, and since August is National Family Fun Month, take every opportunity to squeeze in a little more quality family time.

Let your imagination soar! Go on a picnic, take a hike in one of Delaware's beautiful state parks; take a bike ride; visit a museum; create a talent show; cook meals together; or spend quality time together helping others in your community. The possibilities are endless and the memories will last a lifetime!

And there's no reason the family nights have to stop at the end of August!

#FamilyFunMonth

Helpful News About Donating to Catholic Charities

Check Out the NEW online donation process!

Going forward, your Donations will go through GiveCentral.org –

a very secure service that is easy to use, and benefits Catholic Charities

by charging lower fees, and allowing more of your donation dollars

to be put to good use! Thank you!

Thank You to All Our Supporters & Partners!

We Appreciate the following Catholic Charities Partners

Delaware State Housing Authority, Somerset County Commissioners, United Way of Delaware, United Way of Lower Eastern Shore, Delaware Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Eastern Shore, Raskob Foundation, Laffey-McHugh Foundation, Catholic Charities USA.

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.

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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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