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Food, Housing, and Clothing

Food, Housing, and Clothing

We are here to assist you with food, shelter and clothing through our St. Lucy Food Project, St. Margaret of Cortona Family Transformational Housing, Christ House Men’s Transformational Housing, and the Christ House Thrift Store.
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Adoption, Counseling and Free Medical Care

Are you an expectant mother considering placing your child for adoption, expectant parents hoping to adopt, in need of mental health counseling or sick without health insurance? We can help through our pregnancy and adoption services, counseling, and Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic.
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Immigrant and Refugee Services

If you are a newcomer to the United States and want to learn English, or if you need help applying for citizenship or other documentation, we have classes and programs to assist you.
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Rent and Utility Assistance

Do you need emergency financial assistance to pay for your rent or utilities? Catholic Charities offers help, and you may qualify for our assistance.

Our Core Values

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A Catholic Response

At Catholic Charities our faith is the foundation of everything we do. Led by our Shepherd, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, we use the principles of Catholic social teaching to guide us in our response to serving the poor and vulnerable throughout our Diocese.
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Serving the Poor, Lonely and Vulnerable

We feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, heal the sick, welcome the newcomer, care for the elderly and visit the imprisoned because that is what Jesus commanded us to do in the Gospel. We serve all people in need, regardless of their faith.
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Lives Transformed

At Catholic Charities our mission goes beyond offering temporary assistance to individuals and families in need. Bolstered by a dedicated professional staff and a broad corps of volunteers we strive, with God’s grace, to transform the lives of the people we serve.
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Support the Mission

To serve and transform the lives of the men, women and families who come to Catholic Charities for assistance, we depend on the support of parishioners, neighbors and companies located within the 21 counties and seven cities that make up the Diocese of Arlington. Support our work today!

News & Announcements

Statements and Press Releases

Statement from Bishop Burbidge for the World Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking 2019

February 8, 2019

There are millions of people around the globe who are the victims of sex or labor trafficking, and we know that sadly these evils exist even within our own diocese. Today we pray for an end to this grave offense to human life and dignity...

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Catholic Charities is Offering Emergency Aid to Federal Contractors Affected by Furlough

January 29, 2019

Catholic Charities is assisting federal contractors who live within the Diocese of Arlington and are experiencing a financial crisis due to the recent partial government shutdown. See eligibility requirements and set up an appointment at one of three locations here...

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Free Medical Clinic Doubles in Size

January 7, 2019

Catholic Charities Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic in Manassas, Virginia, has expanded into a building next door to the original space – doubling its size from 1,980 square feet to 3,960 square feet. The new space allows the clinic to offer additional services including prenatal care for women and ultrasound imaging - thanks to an ultrasound machine donated by the Knights of Columbus...

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Arlington Catholic Herald

Sally O’Dwyer built network of volunteers for Catholic Charities

March 13, 2019
When Sally O'Dwyer, director of volunteers for Catholic Charities, saw the job posted for an English as a Second Language coordinator position, something told her she had to have the job.

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Having Catholic Charities really look out for me has given me hope that no matter what the circumstances, there is always an answer if you’re willing to look for it.
- Welcome Home Re-Entry Program participant and mentor Dan Stendeback