Arlington Diocese

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Are you, a family member, or someone you know experiencing stress, depression, or a substance-abuse problem? Are you and your spouse having marital discord? Professional counselors and licensed social workers are available to help.

Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry/ Shelter
Is someone you know in need of food, clothing, or overnight shelter? The Christ House soup kitchen, food pantry, overnight shelter, and thrift shop can help. Christ House also provides limited assistance to individuals having trouble paying for rent, medicines, or other necessities.

Are you seeking a program to help immigrants with English classes and legal matters, such as asylum applicationsor work permits? Hogar Immigrant Services offers assistance and has staff members who speak Spanish and several other languages.

Is an elderly family member or acquaintance living alone, isolated from the community, and unaware of local services? Learn about St. Martin's and its daily activities and referral assistance.

Are you and your spouse interested in adopting a child? Are you seeking information about domestic and international adoptions? The Center for Adoption and Pregnancy Services is licensed as a child-placing agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Are you experiencing a pregnancy and need help? Are you seeking confidential and supportive prenatal services and information on resources? Do you want information on placing your baby for adoption?

Is someone you know imprisoned and in need of spiritual and temporal assistance? Our parish-based volunteers support and coordinate outreach ministry to the imprisoned to inmates and their families.

Would you like to serve those who are imprisoned and in need of spiritual and temporal assistance? Learn more about how our parish-based volunteers support and coordinate outreach ministry to the imprisoned to inmates and their families.

Disabled Persons Services & Car Ministry
Are you or someone you know disabled and in need of assistance? Do you or someone you know need a car to help hold down jobs, shop, and transport families as needed? Do you have a car in working condition that you would like to donate?

Do you live in the Fredericksburg area? Our Fredericksburg District Office serves the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Orange, Madison, Culpeper, and Fauquier, as well as the city of Fredericksburg.

The Western Regional Office provides limited emergency assistance with rent and utilities, an emergency food supply and information & referrals to Loudoun, Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Warren, and Shenandoah counties, as well as parts of Fairfax and Prince William counties.

RSVP Volunteer Program
RSVP matches the individual interests and skills of persons aged 55 and better with opportunities to meet community needs while supporting and recognizing their service.

St. Margaret of Cortona Family Residences gives homeless families the time and support they need to reestablish independence after they have exited an emergency shelter.

Christians Are Networking (CAN) is a faith-based ministry supporting people who are in career transition and are seeking employment.

Migration & Refugee Services (MRS)
MRS offers a comprehensive array of resettlement services to refugees to help them "get on their feet" and become self-sufficient as soon as possible after arrival in this country. Staff members offer case management services in culturally appropriate languages (assistance is offered in 20 different languages).

Catholic Charities Ball Invitation
Christ House Needs TurkeysChrist House needs 15 frozen turkeys by November 19th for Thanksgiving Day meal for the homeless. All donations can be dropped off at:
Christ House Emergency Shelter

We are a Combined Federal Contribution (CFC) workplace giving organizational participant. To make a workplace gift to us please use our organizational ID.

Federal ID #24770 Americas Charities -- Community 1St of Greater Washington DC Partner
United Way Rappahannock United Way Member Serving Fredericksburg Federal ID # 65357

Combined Virginia Contribution (CVC) member ID #8063 or 6404

CHOW check-in Jobs Ministry (Christians Are Networking)
Map of Services offered in the Diocese

Catholic Charities' long-range plan: Vision 2015

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Adoption Numbers Increasing
Kairos Prison Ministry Weekend Retreat for Friends & Family
Mapping a Path to Salvation