Happy Holidays from Catholic Charities!
Help us make the holidays special for our Maryland neighbors this December. Below are ways you can give gifts, volunteer your time, or provide supplies to help meet basic essential needs this winter. View more ways to volunteer at www.cc-md.org/volunteer.
Adopt-a-Family
Brighten the holidays for a local family or individual in need! Sign up to be matched with a wish list, shop for gifts, and drop them off by Dec. 16.
Stock the Food Pantry
Donate unopened, non-expired food items including:
Boxed meal kits, Pasta sauce, Cereal, Juice, Milk, Bread, Eggs, Peanut butter, Jelly, Laundry detergent (no pods).
Contact: Takia Goodwyn, tgoodwyn@cc-md.org
Donate Most-Needed Shelter Items
Over the counter medicine
Breakfast bars
Paper plates and bowls
Napkins
Toilet paper
Deodorant
Contact: Bruce Clopein, bclopein@cc-md.org
Holiday Decorating
Gather a small group (up to 10 people) to spread some holiday cheer by helping set up our outdoor Christmas decorations! Sign up to come any day, weekdays or weekends, after Nov. 21. All decorations will be provided, and it should take no more than two hours (finish by 4:30p.m.).
Contact: Janine Marie Boulad, jboulad@cc-md.org
Season of Wonder
There are many ways to make the winter holidays special during Season of Wonder!
Sponsoring a child’s Christmas wish list [fill out a pledge form here]
Donating high need items
Supplying emergency funds for families in need
Find full details about Season of Wonder here.
Contact: Dominique Solomon, dsolomon@cc-md.org
My Sister's Place Women's Center
Donate Essential Winter Items
Winter boots, Coats, Hats, scarves, gloves, Socks, women's underwear, bras (new), Blankets, Hand warmers,, Rain ponchos, Wash cloths and towels, Personal hygiene items (travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, deodorant, toothbrush & toothpaste).
Contact: Kedrick Keys, kkeys2@cc-md.org
Weinberg Housing and Resource Center
Adopt-a-Resident
Help make the holidays brighter for residents of our emergency shelter by providing a Christmas gift for one (or more) of our 195 residents. Sign up by Dec. 1 to receive a wish list and details. Wrapped gifts are due by Dec. 15. Santa will deliver them after a special holiday dinner on Dec. 21!
Contact: Tifani Jackson, tjackson@cc-md.org or 667-600-3240
Jingle Party
Join us for a joyful holiday celebration! From 3–7p.m., on Dec. 20, we'll share toys, clothing, winter accessories, toiletries, and a holiday meal with our neighbors in need.
Volunteers are needed for: Setup and cleanup, Event activities (games, crafts, food tables), Santa’s Helpers for gift distribution, Greeters to welcome guests with holiday cheer! You can also support the event by purchasing items from our Amazon Gift Registry to help make the season brighter for local families!
Contact: Virginia Dericott, vderricott@cc-md.org or 667-600-3438