Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington plays a critical and necessary role by serving our community’s most vulnerable residents, regardless of their background or religious affiliation. Our work is Christ-centered and client-centered. We fulfill immediate and long-term needs of the poor 365 days a year; providing warm meals, emergency financial assistance, counseling, housing and much more. We touched a life more than 94,000 times last year. Our 15 programs are uplifted by generous supporters, more than 2,500 volunteers, 69 parishes and more than 125 staff members. 88 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to programs serving the 21 counties in the Diocese of Arlington. We desire to make visible the love of Christ to the invisible poor, those living on the margins and those in desperate need of hope and healing.