News Archives - Catholic Charities

25 Mar 2026

Catholic Charities provides resources to DLC customers impacted by outages

PITTSBURGH — At their height, powerful windstorms knocked out power for more than 250,000 customers in the Pittsburgh region beginning March 13. Many outages lasted for days as crews worked...

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16 Mar 2026

2026 Caritas Award

A bridge is defined by its unwavering support and its ability to carry the weight of those who cross it. Today, we are proud to introduce the four leaders who...

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12 Mar 2026

Charity in Truth

The Bridge to Stability Campaign is anchored by the Caritas Award—a tradition at Catholic Charities that honors those who lead with a servant’s heart. While these honors have recognized regional...

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09 Mar 2026

2026 Bridge to Stability Campaign

For years, our community has supported Catholic Charities through the Bishop’s Dinner and then Hope from Home Campaign to assist our neighbors in need. Today, we are proud to announce...

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Cover image for the Red Door program feature story.

01 Feb 2026

Dignity at the Door

How the Red Door and Catholic Charities are Feeding the Hungry At lunchtime along the Boulevard of the Allies, a long line of hungry people queues at a small, bright...

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26 Jan 2026

Red Door Ministry Moves Operations Indoors in Collaboration with Catholic Charities

During the week of January 26, 2026, the Red Door Ministry moved its food distribution into Catholic Charities’ downtown hub at 111 Boulevard of the Allies. Catholic Charities recently renovated...

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Large room filled with Christmas gifts being sorted by many volunteers

20 Dec 2025

Law Firm Dickie McCamey Hosts Catholic Charities Annual Christmas Gift Distribution

2,500 Gifts to Delight Over 500 Children this Christmas Catholic Charities Annual Christmas Gift Distribution takes place Saturday, Dec. 20 and thanks to the national law firm of Dickie McCamey...

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Man and woman standing together in front of Giving Machines

10 Dec 2025

Vending machines offer unique holiday giving options

SOUTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Special vending machines at Tanger Outlets in Washington County allow people to donate to local charities by purchasing items like garden seeds, diapers, laptops, and...

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Portrait Of Children Wearing Festive Jumpers And Hats Celebrating Christmas At Home Together

03 Dec 2025

More Than Gifts—Empowering Families This Christmas

More than Christmas giving, Catholic Charities’ Family Christmas Plan provides the gift of growth. Our Family Christmas Plan helps families enrolled in our services prepare to celebrate the holidays through...

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20 Nov 2025

Bishop Zubik finds new calling in volunteer service

David Zubik may have retired as bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, but he hasn’t stepped away from serving others. On Thursday morning, he slipped into a volunteer’s seat...

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