Telling the Catholic Charities story of feeding Marylanders in need

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Still serving more folks in need locally than anyone, it was crucial to include the work of Catholic Charities on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” and Andy Wayne dropped by Koco’s Pub to update Nestor on his old pal Bill McCarthy and everything the folks are still doing from Our Daily Bread and beyond the beltway to feed and assist the needy throughout the region.

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Andy Wayne from Catholic Charities discussed their extensive services and impact in Baltimore. They are the largest private provider of human services in Maryland, with 1,700 staff and 100 in Annapolis. Last year, they provided 530,000 meals and served over 600 people through workforce development programs. They also support adults with disabilities, immigrants, and low-income seniors. Upcoming events include a golf tournament and a dragon boat race. The Fugett Center in West Baltimore, opening soon, aims to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty with Head Start, workforce development, and community programs. Volunteer opportunities are available at cc-md.org.

[ ] Maintain and update cc-md.org volunteer portal and handle incoming volunteer inquiries so the website shows current volunteer opportunities and contact details

[ ] Send an invitation to Nestor for the Fugget Intergenerational Center ribbon cutting (planned for late spring, around May 21)

Catholic Charities’ Mission and Advocacy Day

Nestor Aparicio introduces Andy Wayne from Catholic Charities and mentions previous interactions with Bill McCarthy.

Andy Wayne expresses gratitude for the support and mentions the Catholic Charities scarf.

Andy discusses the advocacy day in Annapolis, highlighting the presence of 100 staff and a speech from Jocelyn Pena Melnick.

The conversation touches on the importance of supporting nonprofits and the role of religion in community service.

Catholic Charities’ Services and Daily Operations

Andy Wayne explains the breadth of services provided by Catholic Charities, including emergency services, workforce development, and services for adults with disabilities.

Nestor Aparicio and Andy discuss the impact of cold weather on their services, such as the need for toiletries during extreme conditions.

Andy highlights the importance of workforce development, mentioning the training provided to over 600 people last year.

The conversation covers the various programs and services offered by Catholic Charities, including health services, legal services, and senior communities.

Volunteer Opportunities and Community Involvement

Andy emphasizes the need for volunteers and directs listeners to the Catholic Charities website for volunteer opportunities.

Nestor and Andy discuss the importance of volunteering and the positive impact it has on both volunteers and the community.

Andy mentions specific volunteer opportunities, such as serving meals at Daily Bread and volunteering at programs for children with emotional difficulties.

The conversation highlights the role of volunteers in various Catholic Charities programs and the positive impact they have on the community.

Upcoming Events and Community Projects

Andy Wayne talks about upcoming events, including a golf tournament and a dragon boat race at the Inner Harbor.

Nestor and Andy discuss the importance of these events in raising awareness and funds for Catholic Charities.

Andy introduces the Fugitive Center, a new community center in West Baltimore aimed at breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty.

The conversation covers the various programs and services that will be housed at the Fugitive Center, including Head Start, workforce development, and conflict resolution programs.

Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Andy reiterates the importance of volunteering and donating to Catholic Charities.

Nestor thanks Andy for the information and highlights the positive impact of Catholic Charities on the community.

The conversation concludes with a reminder of the various ways listeners can get involved and support Catholic Charities.

Nestor wraps up the segment, mentioning upcoming events and thanking listeners for their support.

SUMMARY KEYWORDS

Catholic Charities, human services, workforce development, emergency services, volunteer opportunities, daily bread, mental health, senior communities, immigration support, disability services, Head Start, community center, Baltimore, nonprofit support, advocacy day.
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SPEAKERS

Nestor Aparicio, Andy Wayne

Nestor Aparicio 00:00

Hello. Welcome home. We are W, N, S T am 1570 taci, Baltimore. We are Baltimore, positive, positively. Wrapping things up here Koco’s. But we saved the best for last. As always, gonna get some coconut shrimp and some cream of crab soup for it’s all over with all the brought to you by our friends at the Maryland lottery, I have candy cane cash giveaways. We had a lucky batch here. I’m running low. Roz I’m coming to see you. We’re gonna be pizza John’s on Thursday, and then it cost us on Friday in Timonium, and we’re here at Koco’s right now. And, man, I’ve been five hours doing this and going through this. I’ve had Catholic Charities on many times, and my friend Mr. Bill McCarthy always make sure he sends folks. We thought we had Dave coming by, and then Andy Wayne’s coming by, and he brought me scarf. So you’re all right with me coming by here, being a final guys, how are things Catholic Charities? What’s going on,

Andy Wayne 00:49

man, things are amazing at Catholic Charities. And thank you for having us, and thank you for just the general idea of supporting nonprofits and all these efforts here in Baltimore, in the area, things are really great at Catholic Charities.

Nestor Aparicio 01:01
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Everybody else is supporting nonprofits, right? Thank God

Andy Wayne 01:04

for that. So that’s right, that’s right. Somebody’s got to, right? Yeah, it’s things are really great. I brought you the scarf. We just had these made. We were in Annapolis. Our team about 100 Catholic Charities staff. We have 1700 staff across the state. We’re the largest private provider of human services in this state, you probably knew that, and we had our advocacy day in Annapolis last Thursday. And so we all showed up with our Catholic charity scarves, did some great lobbying, heard from the new speaker, Jocelyn Pena Melnick, and she gave a kind of a rousing speech to us. They had just really debated an immigration bill and an ice related bill on the on the House floor. And so she was in this in the zone when she came and spoke to us, and she really rallied the troops. So it was a really great day. So now you have a scarf, you

Nestor Aparicio 01:55

know, I see religion get usurped in all sorts of ways and used in all sorts of nefarious ways, in so many cases. And then I think of people who’ve really walked the walk and talked the talk, and yeah, I think I’ll throw bill in on this, because Bill’s one of my favorite people through all these years and tragedy with his daughter many years ago, and our station got involved in all of that. But when I think Catholic Charities and the root of what you’re trying to do and the mission of what you’re trying to do in and around our community and all sorts of communities, give it to me. Square. I mean, where are we right now? 2026 fundraising programs, you talk about being the largest in the state. What are you doing on a daily basis? And folks who are out there driving around, listen up, because they’re just doing, I could go, this could be an hour long segment if you really start to itemize here, but you’ve got it so much. He’s got it in writing. He’s got notes here, like a real comms guy, but goes through everything on a day by day basis, because many people have been involved. They see the name, they’ve donated. They know Bill, they know somebody, right? What do you all do?

Andy Wayne 02:59

Yeah, absolutely. So I started a Catholic Charities three years ago, when I started, I’ve been in Baltimore for a good long while. I’m not from here, but I always knew that Catholic Charities was,
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