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Love Your Neighbor.
Join the movement.
Learn MoreCaring for people. Valuing lives. Strengthening communities.
We believe that seeing the inherent value of every individual is a call to action - a call to help others - to give of ourselves - and to love. Every day, at our 80 programs across 200 locations throughout Maryland, Catholic Charities of Baltimore serves children and families, immigrants, individuals with intellectual disabilities, people living in poverty and seniors, filling both immediate needs and providing longer-term support that encourages independence.
Our Programs
Improving Lives through Six Areas of Focus
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Healing Trauma
& Addiction
Behavior and mental health services for all ages.
Mental health is vital to our overall health. We’re proud to offer our community access to a wide-range of mental and behavioral health services for children and families. Our services include addiction counseling and treatment, including medication to assist with treatment. Telehealth is available when appropriate.
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Aging with
Dignity
Senior services and care, including housing, social, and health.
Our senior services are built on traditions of excellence, dignity, and respect. As a leading provider of exceptional, affordable apartment communities and life care options for seniors in the Baltimore region, we deliver compassionate care through a full continuum of services available to people of all faiths.
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Welcoming New
Neighbors
Helping immigrants acclimate to their new home.
It is a privilege to welcome recent immigrants. The Esperanza Center is a comprehensive resource center whose mission is to help immigrants navigate life in a new country. Our dedicated staff and volunteers provide services related to education, healthcare, immigration legal matters, family reunification, anti-trafficking, and general community support to thousands of immigrants each year.
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Achieving
Independence
Poverty relief and housing assistance for many individuals.
Through a variety of programs across Maryland, we assist people who are struggling to make ends meet and striving to work their way out of poverty. With programs that include a range of transitional housing services, meal programs, education, employment and counseling services, and referrals to other support services, our goal is to enable families and individuals to fully achieve financial independence.
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Empowering
Careers
Job training and employment opportunities for all individuals in need.
Access to steady employment enables individuals to help themselves and their families. We offer job training programs that educate and connect skilled workers to employers who need their help. By assisting with job-readiness, offering intensive training, and professional development, we help improve lives across our community.
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Supporting Children
& Families
Education, therapy, and extended need services for children and families.
At the center of every community is the family unit. Whether it’s support for single mothers, building families through adoption services, education, or immediate intervention to keep a family safe at home, we believe in protecting and serving families for the betterment of our community.
Supporting Children & Families Explore MoreOur Impact
Our vision is what sets us on our path of action to fulfill our mission.
291
Individuals and families found permanent housing
Achieving Independence
Through a variety of programs across Maryland, we assist people who are struggling to make ends meet and striving to work their way out of poverty.
1.5K+
Cases managed by Immigration Legal Services
Welcoming New Neighbors
The Esperanza Center is a comprehensive resource center whose mission is to help immigrants navigate life in a new country.
1.7k+
Seniors secured affordable housing
Aging with Dignity
We are a leading provider of exceptional, affordable apartment communities and life care options for seniors in the Baltimore region.
10K+
Individuals served by Villa Maria Behavioral Health services
Healing Trauma & Addiction
We’re proud to offer our community access to a wide-range of mental and behavioral health services for children and families.
322
Individuals received workforce development training
Empowering Careers
By assisting with job-readiness, offering intensive training, and professional development, we help improve lives across our community.
Additional Statistics
Careers with Us
Make a difference. Make a living.
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A lot of people say "I don't know if I can do that." You've got to step up.
John Matthews-Bey
Teacher, Head Start of Baltimore City -
There’s an incredible joy in seeing how people can persist.
Carmel Deckelman, MD
Child Psychiatrist, Villa Maria Lansdowne -
This is the most rewarding job anybody could ever have.
Paula Sawka-Ferris
Direct Support Professional, Gallagher Services
News and Events
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AWARE at Esperanza Center
Location: Esperanza Center
Witness Catholic Charities' mission in action. Join AWARE for a tour of Esperanza Center to gain a deeper understanding of the social issues that impact our community. Bring yourself, a friend or a whole group for this engaging learning experience.
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AWARE at Head Start of Baltimore City
Location: Head Start of Baltimore City
Join AWARE for a tour of Head Start of Baltimore City to gain a deeper understanding of the social issues that impact our community. Bring yourself, a friend or a whole group for this engaging learning experience.
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Need Help?
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Get Involved
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Volunteer
Explore dozens of ways to get involved. Whether it’s face-to-face or virtually, you can give your time to others. We need your help!
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Advocate
We aim to work for justice through our statewide advocacy efforts, ensuring the dignity of all people across the state is valued through legislation.
- 87% Goes directly to services helping people in need
- 3% Fundraising & Awareness
- 10% Administration