Building community, one lunch at a time: In New Orleans, cathcharitiesNO sought to foster connection between formerly incarcerated citizens and members of a community foundation; to advocate for better access to housing and jobs; and to #TeamUpForUnity . bit.ly/3JH1ewh

'I feel like a new human being, actually. Like a brand new human being, like I was totally made over.' New cottages from Catholic Charities in the Tampa HOPE Village just opened in early April, but are already making a big impact on tenants' lives. bit.ly/3w6cCip

After being paroled, Michael received case management, housing and employment services at CCSEMichigan and—now housed and working—“is a great example of how one bad decision does not have to define your life,” says Nicholas Herman, VISTA project supervisor. #SecondChanceMonth

The Season 2 premiere of the Catholic Leaders Podcast is HERE! Gloria Purvis joins our hosts Kim Smolik of LeadershipRoundtable and Kerry Alys Robinson for a conversation about listening, mercy and justice. Listen now and share with a friend! #catholicpodcasts #catholicleaders

This #NationalVolunteerMonth , we honor Greg Kepferle, CEO of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County. As a boy, bringing Thanksgiving food to an elderly disabled couple, he learned service and justice go together. “I was shocked by their poverty and moved and humbled by their hospitality and kindness.”

A dedicated team of volunteers from Brunswick, Ohio, have undertaken sustained and coordinated efforts that are anything but basic for the Catholic Charities clients they serve. Thank you, St. Ambrose team, and congratulations on being a CCUSA Volunteer of the Year finalist!

This #NationalVolunteerMonth , we honor Allison Cavazos, director of advancement CatholicCharitiesCTX. “Growing up, we volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul’s thrift store and a nonprofit medical clinic. Later, I volunteered with the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco.”

Kathy Elias embodies the Catholic Charities mission as a volunteer for Catholic Charities, not only through her own service, but also by enlisting and inspiring a network of volunteers. Thank you, Kathy, and congratulations on being a CCUSA Volunteer of the Year finalist!

Coming soon! The Catholic Leaders Podcast will kick off with hosts Kerry Alys Robinson and Kim Smolik of LeadershipRoundtable welcoming Gloria Purvis, a sought-after Catholic author, speaker and podcast host. Don't miss it — subscribe today! thecatholicleaderspodcast.fireside.fm

Shawn is housed, working and rebuilding his family after participating in Catholic Charities Dubuque's jail and prison reentry program, which included drug treatment and mentoring with Deacon John Roisen. “I’ve come so far. I’m really happy with where I am.” #SecondChanceMonth

Joy Tucker is a critical pillar as a volunteer for Catholic Charities Community Services of Southern Arizona, sharing her experience, compassion and commitment in service to her community. Thank you, Joy, and congratulations on being a CCUSA Volunteer of the Year finalist!

Debbie Eaton's extensive service to CC Southwestern Ohio, which she describes as being mutually empowering, has been marked by her willingness and ability to step in and serve wherever she sees a need. Thank you, Debbie, and congratulations on being a CCUSA Volunteer of the Year finalist!

This #NationalVolunteerMonth , we honor Peter Routsis-Arroyo, CEO of Catholic Charities, a former mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters and at a camp for children in need. “Those experiences shaped me, and I believe were the Lord’s way of guiding me into the career I have chosen.”

The Catholic Leaders Podcast is BACK for Season 2! We’ve partnered with Catholic Charities USA for another season of interviews with inspiring Catholic leaders, hosted by Kim Smolik and Kerry Alys Robinson. Check it out and subscribe! #catholicpodcasts #catholicleaders thecatholicleaderspodcast.fireside.fm/s2trailer

The harvest from Martha's Community Farm, a program of Catholic Social Services Philadelphia, complements its food pantry and helps to feed more than 5,000 neighbors each month. Explore how Catholic Charities serve their communities while caring for God's creation. #EarthDay bit.ly/4aLqxJJ

A teen offender, Louis spent 23 years in prison then found work at Joseph Homes of Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge, helping long-timers reintegrate, even writing a book. “Louis has traveled the country as a voice for juvenile lifers,” says Linda Fjeldsjo, program coordinator. #SecondChanceMonth