Catholic Charities is committed to creating communications platforms that allow individuals who experience racism and other social injustices to have their voices heard. Today’s message comes from Senior Development Officer, Sarah Granger:

In honor of Juneteenth, Catholic Charities’ offices will be closed so that we may observe and celebrate the day of Black liberation in our country.  Executive Director Deacon Rick Birkel, Ph.D. invites us to reflect upon and acknowledge the significance of this day – a day that changed the trajectory of the lives of Blacks…

Catholic Charities is committed to creating communications platforms that allow individuals who experience racism and other social injustices to have their voices heard. Today’s message comes from John Herrera, Director of our Immigration Legal Services:  

In partnership with the Farmworker Housing Development Corporation (FHDC), Catholic Charities staff and volunteers took time to care for those who have always cared for us.

Catholic Charities is committed to creating communications platforms that allow individuals who experience racism and other social injustices to have their voices heard. Today’s message comes from Vanessa Briseño, Senior Development Officer.

Under the growing strain of months of COVID-19 isolation, millions of Americans, weary and glued to televisions for news of the pandemic, instead came face to face with a terrifying vision that redefined, in minutes, the way we will speak about racism in America forever.

Catholic Charities is committed to fighting injustice. We have asked members of our staff and board as well as our clients—most of whom represent communities of color from all around the world—to share their voices with us. Please join us in opening your hearts and minds, and offering your commitment to deepen your listening to…

Read Executive Director Deacon Rick Birkel and Board Chair Alma Ouanesisouk Trinidad’s message in the Catholic Sentinel here.