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
100 work for justice in Annapolis
If you want to make a difference, you have to take a stand. Nearly 100 Catholic Charities colleagues and clients did just that on Friday, Feb. 1 when they advocated for Catholic Charities programs and [...]
Is poverty always visible? See how need is mapped
Maryland is one of the wealthiest states in the country. But there is another side to the story. Despite our conventional perceptions, poverty can be hard to see. Poverty describes a person’s inability to afford [...]
Advocacy in action for the 2019 Maryland General Assembly
Catholic Charities is back in Annapolis for the 2019 Maryland General Assembly legislative session. Inspired by our values to teach and to work for justice, we are focused on the following priorities: Time to care It [...]