Advocacy and Public Policy
One of Catholic Charities’ values is To Work for Justice. The agency achieves this component of its mission through our statewide advocacy efforts led by the Advocacy Department. Click through the links below to learn more about our agency’s advocacy and how you can join!
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Advocacy at a Glance
Advocacy & Public Policy Stories & Testimonials
In a difficult transition, a taste of happiness
On a typical day, domestic violence hotlines receive approximately 21,000 calls, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. That's an average of 15 calls every minute. "If it wasn't for Catholic Charities' women and [...]
One more sign of promise in Cherry Hill – the community’s first bank opens
Over the next several years, JP Morgan Chase plans to open 20 branches and 40 ATMs as part of a broad expansion across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. But none may carry as much promise [...]
COVID-19 adds to a precarious housing situation for many in Maryland
As the financial and health effects of the COVID-19 crisis exacerbate longstanding inequities in housing in Maryland and across the U.S., government and nonprofit leaders are focused on how to cushion the impacts and help [...]