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Love your neighbor

Our Message

At Catholic Charities, our values to love, to serve and to teach are foundational to our mission and vision. They not only inform what we do but are the “Why and How” we approach our work and encounter our neighbors. In a divided world, fueled by conflict and hatred, we remain a beacon of hope and promise in service to all. Love your Neighbor is our call to act. These three simple words are understood, yet often ignored. This year, through our example of loving service and advocacy and our bold invitation to others, we are committed to championing the transformative impact that loving our neighbor can have on the lives of people, our community and world.

Our Mission

The message of Love Your Neighbor is rooted in scripture and fully connected to the Mission, Vision and Values of Catholic Charities. We uphold the values of love, service, teaching, and working for justice in all that we do. Learn more about our Mission, Vision and Values.

Our Causes

We act on the call of Love Your Neighbor by serving our community in a wide variety of ways. These efforts come together in six causes, which are all aimed at improving the lives of Marylanders in need. These causes are: Achieving Independence, Aging with Dignity, Empowering Careers, Healing Trauma & Addiction, Supporting Children & Families, and Welcoming New Neighbors. Learn more about our Causes.

A Call to Action

We invite you to join us in this critical and meaningful work. Together, we have the opportunity to elevate and champion the principle of Love Your Neighbor. We can go beyond making the statement and we can act together.

Here are ways in which you can join us:

  • Volunteer at any one of our dozens of programs and directly help those in need. Learn more about volunteering with Catholic Charities.
  • Find a meaningful career at Catholic Charities, allowing you to help people in need and providing you with great opportunities for professional development and advancement. Learn about careers at Catholic Charities.
  • Participate in one of our events this year and share in the Love Your Neighbor experience. See our calendar of events, including our “AWARE” tour opportunities.
  • Explore simple and impactful, practical ways to spread kindness throughout our communities in our Social Justice Toolkit.
  • Consider giving to support thousands of Marylanders in need. Find out about ways to give.

Would you like to learn more about our Love Your Neighbor opportunities? Contact us at [email protected].

All Stars

During this Love Your Neighbor call to action, Catholic Charities is recognizing colleagues who shine. Who is a Love Your Neighbor All-Star, exactly? It’s a colleague who goes the extra mile for the people we serve. It’s a colleague who works to be a great teammate to co-workers every day. It’s a colleague who lives our mission every day, cherishing the divine within all. Our 2nd Love Your Neighbor All-Star is Paula Sawka-Ferris, Direct Support Professional at Gallagher Services.

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