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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Join @jufj this weekend for a screening of #ZeroWeeks. The film is about the importance of #paidfamilyleave and you will have an opportunity to take action to pass #timetocare in Maryland. https://t.co/OZbveQAkbe
Busy Day in Annapolis - while @CC_MD @kkeegan33 testified on the Families First Act, @klingenmaier and Sarah’s House caseworker Tim Curry were testifying about poverty in Maryland. #mdga20 #workforjustice https://t.co/cCG58gA1cC
Advocacy at a Glance
Advocacy & Public Policy Stories & Testimonials
Untangling the patterns of addiction
As a child growing up on Long Island, Leslie Blunt had an in-ground pool. Her mother was a school teacher. Her father was a police officer. Her sister was an overachiever. “People used to say [...]
Giving life to hope: Remembering Rep. Elijah Cummings
Bill McCarthy Executive Director Grief is a powerful and heavy force. It can weigh us down with despair and fear, and make so many things seem beyond repair. While our city, our state and the [...]
Esperanza to participate on Loyola panel about journey of immigrant youth
Loyola University Maryland will host a presentation, The Journey of Immigrant Children, on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., in McGuire Hall. The panel discussion will focus on experiences, legal issues, and spiritual perspectives [...]