Catholic Charities Depends on Generous Material and Financial Assistance

Catholic Charities Seeks Material and Financial Assistance

During this critical time, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington relies more than ever on the generosity of our donors, gifts and volunteers. We have specific needs for material assistance, particularly food, as well as financial donations.

Make a material donation

Please mark for which program donation intended. See drop off locations below.*

St. Lucy Food Project:

Food is the number one need people in our diocese are experiencing during the pandemic.  Please consider donating:

• Non-perishable food at St.  Lucy Project, Manassas warehouse
• Good at one of our Friday No Touch, No Contact Drive Thru Parish Food Drives
• Financial donations
• Amazon Wishlist:   https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/ (If items are backlogged or unavailable please consider a financial donation or gift cards)
  
  

Emergency Assistance:

• Financial contributions to help with rent and utilities
  
  

Mobile Response Center:

• laundry detergent
• household cleaners, including disinfectants
• toilet paper and paper towels
• large kitchen trash bags
• personal hygiene items
  
  

Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic, Manassas

• Food for Mother of Mercy Food Bank: Food for pregnant moms: canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon), beans, lentils, oatmeal, canned vegetables, dry/evaporated milk and protein bars.
• Other:  Clorox wipes, hand sanitizers, calcium supplements, vitamin C, and zinc.
  
  

Christ House Men’s Transitional Housing:

• Gift Cards for residents (Walmart Giant Safeway, Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds)
• Prepared meals for residents*
  
  

*Contact Christ House Director John Croft john.croft@ccda.net first

Migration and Refugee Services:
• Grocery gift cards
• Diapers (especially size 4-6)
• Amazon Wishlist (If items are backlogged or unavailable, please consider a financial donation or gift cards.) http://a.co/cfQyvx0
• New and used computers for families with school-aged children at home

 
Education and Workforce Development:
• Financial donations to assist students with getting internet access for distance learning.
• Amazon Wishlist:  http://a.co/4XboZkJ (If items are backlogged or unavailable please consider a financial donation or gift cards.)


Hogar Immigration Services, Legal:
• Financial donations to help clients pay for legal fees during this time with little to no income.
• Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/9Eo9OlW. (If items are backlogged or unavailable please consider a financial donation or gift cards.)


Family Services Mental Health Counseling:
• Gift cards for clients to Walmart, Target, Giant, CVS, Walgreens


Pregnancy and Adoption Support:
• Diapers



St. Martin de Porres Senior Center:
• Gift cards for clients to Walmart, Giant, Harris Teeter, CVS 

All Programs

Compile and donate a care package

Masks needed for Catholic Charities staff, volunteers and clients. Directions for making masks can be found here.