This week on Spotlight On Maryland, Gina Crash was joined in studio by Bill McCarthy, Executive Director of Catholic Charities, to talk about the mission and work of Catholic Charities of Baltimore, in its 2nd century of service, and to reflect on his 15 years of service and upcoming retirement in July 2025.
Catholic Charities is the largest provider of human services in the state of Maryland! Every day at more than 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. They prepare and serve over 500,000 meals a year to people who depend on them for a daily hot meal.
To find out more about Catholic Charities of Baltimore and their programs, visit cc-md.org. You can also follow them on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
Much of the work of Catholic Charities is a response to challenging situations that arise in Baltimore and Maryland. For instance, they became deeply involved in response to the Key Bridge disaster this year. Bill McCarthy reflects on that and over 15 years of service as well as his upcoming retirement in July 2025 and shares what's next for him and Catholic Charities of Baltimore.
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