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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 Clothing Closet.

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

We offer help in applying for citizenship and other documentation, as well as English classes and other programs for newcomers.

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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.

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.

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!

Statements and Press Releases

Catholic Charities Ball raises record $1,736,014 to serve Northern Virginians

February 12, 2025

A Pastoral Statement on American Immigration Law and the Catholic Imperative of Upholding Human Dignity and the Common Good

January 31, 2025

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington celebrates National Adoption Month

November 8, 2024

News and Announcements

Help By Giving

During this difficult time in our nation, Catholic Charities relies more than ever on the generosity of parishioners, parishes and friends who donate financial resources, food, or other material gifts to support our work feeding the hungry and serving other vulnerable people.

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Families reflect on their foster care journeys

May 7, 2025

Maura and Larry Solomon knew before they married that they likely would be unable to have children. But they remained open to God’s plan for their lives. For the couple, that ended up being foster parents to nine teen girls.

Front Royal’s Loaves and Fishes is a family affair

April 23, 2025

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In the News

In Virginia, a military stronghold becomes a haven for Afghan refugees

AP News, May 16, 2025

Catholic Charities food pantry helps feed those hurting during uncertain times

PBS Newshour, April 10, 2025

EXECUTIVE ORDERS PROJECT: IMMIGRATION - 'Now We Can’t Do the Work That We’re Passionate About'

FXBG Advance, April 3, 2025

Catholic Diocese To Serve Needy Amid Immigration Raid Threat

Patch, March 10, 2025

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“I walked away from God, but God never walked away from me. So that’s why I think God put me here. I think He chose Christ House for me.”

- Peter, a resident of Catholic Charities Christ House Men’s Transitional Housing