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International Self Care Day

June 30, 2023

Today, we celebrate International Self Care Day, a day dedicated to promoting self-care practices and their numerous benefits for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Self-care…

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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

June 30, 2023

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities. It’s an…

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Disaster Relief: Don’t Rush!

June 21, 2023

Climate change is real, and while we all want to help when disaster strikes, sometimes rushing in is the wrong thing to do. We need…

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More Than a Pet campaign will help people struggling to access care for their pets

May 11, 2023

People have tremendous love for their four-legged family members, and that human-animal bond transcends race, ethnicity, geography and socioeconomic status. Yet millions of pet owners…

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February is Cancer Prevention Month

January 17, 2023

A substantial proportion of cancers could be prevented, including all cancers caused by tobacco use and other unhealthy behaviors. Excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, at least…

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February is Marfan Awareness Month!

January 13, 2023

Marfan syndrome affects an estimated 1 in 5,000 people regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, and experts estimate that nearly half the people who have Marfan…

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World AIDS Day

November 29, 2022

Since 1988, December 1st has been recognized annually as World AIDS Day to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with…

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Diabetes Awareness Month

October 25, 2022

Diabetes Awareness Month aims to raise awareness for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes through education and advocacy. More than 100 million adults and children…

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National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

October 25, 2022

Each November, hospice and palliative care programs reach out to raise awareness about the importance of high-quality hospice and palliative care. Hospice and palliative care programs…

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World Diabetes Day is November 15th

October 25, 2022

If “diabetes” were a country, it would be the third largest in the world, behind China and India. More than 370 million people are now…

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National Veterans and Military Families Month

October 25, 2022

Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month to thank service members and their families for all their hard work and…

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Help struggling families avoid homelessness by providing emergency assistance with rent and utilities

October 18, 2022

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service agency supporting people in need across a 21-county region of Virginia, with…

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