Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington

What Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington does

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is a nonprofit social services agency headquartered in Washington, D.C., and the charitable arm of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. Founded in 1929, it employs 501–1,000 staff and operates across the District of Columbia and five Maryland counties (Montgomery, Prince George's, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's) through more than eleven physical locations. It self-describes as the largest independent social services agency in the Metropolitan D.C. area and serves hundreds of thousands of clients annually regardless of race, religion, orientation, or status.

The organization delivers services across eight core program areas: food services (SHARE Food Network, Southern Maryland Food Bank, St. Maria's Meals, food pantries), housing and shelter (including Angel's Watch Shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence), healthcare and mental health services, immigrant and refugee services, job training and employment services, care for families and children (Kennedy School, Child Development Center, Community Companions), developmental disabilities services, and empowerment/legal services. Notable facility assets include the newly opened 36,300-square-foot Conway Education Center (2025), the Susan Denison Mona Center integrated multi-service facility, and the SHARE Food Network warehouse. Sub-brands such as the Spanish Catholic Center, Kennedy School, and Community Companions support specialized programming including multicultural health clinics, non-public day schooling for children with developmental differences, and licensed special-needs child care.

Revenue is generated primarily through individual and corporate charitable donations, foundation grants (e.g., Bedford Falls Foundation, Nourishing Neighbors Safeway Foundation), and limited service fees such as SHARE Food Network's $30 monthly package and the Child Development Center's private-pay and subsidized tuition. Services are otherwise provided free of charge to clients. Distribution relies on direct in-person service at owned facilities, community host sites for the SHARE program, an online program-finder tool, and a multi-channel marketing approach spanning social media, email, community events, and volunteer engagement. The organization is led by President and CEO Jim Malloy, a retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral who assumed the role in July 2023.

Name

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington

Legal name

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington

Website

https://catholiccharitiesdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is the largest independent nonprofit social services agency in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, delivering food, housing, healthcare, immigration, employment, childcare, and developmental disabilities services to vulnerable residents of D.C. and five Maryland counties.

Ownership category

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Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Temporary Shelters (624221), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

Keywords

• Social services
• Food assistance
• Housing shelter
• Refugee services
• Community healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The organization relies heavily on individual and corporate donations to fund operations and services. Donation options include one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, memorial/honor gifts, and seasonal appeals.
2. Foundation Grants: Catholic Charities receives grants from foundations such as Bedford Falls Foundation and Nourishing Neighbors Safeway Foundation to support specific programs and initiatives.
3. Service Fees: Some programs such as SHARE Food Network charge nominal fees ($30 for food packages) and the Child Development Center accepts private pay and DC subsidized childcare assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is a nonprofit social services agency that delivers food assistance, housing and shelter, primary medical and mental health care, immigration and refugee case management, job training, child care, and developmental disabilities services across Washington D.C. and five Maryland counties. Services are offered free or at nominal cost to individuals and families regardless of race, religion, orientation, or status.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington operates as a comprehensive social services agency providing a diverse portfolio of programs organized into eight core service areas: Food Services (including SHARE Food Network, Southern Maryland Food Bank, St. Maria's Meals, and food pantries), Housing & Shelter, Health Care & Mental Health Services, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Job Training & Employment Services, Care for Families & Children (including Kennedy School, Child Development Center, and Community Companions), Developmental Disabilities Services, and Empowerment for Individuals (including legal services). The organization serves Washington D.C. and five Maryland counties (Montgomery, Prince George's, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's) through multiple physical locations, with programs ranging from emergency food assistance to long-term education and workforce development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SHARE Food Network: Provides wholesome and nutritious food to families and individuals at a reduced cost through community-based operations.
• Spanish Catholic Center
• Kennedy School
• Conway Education Center
• St. Maria's Meals
• Community Companions
• Child Development Center

Products and services

• SHARE Food Network Provides wholesome and nutritious food to families and individuals at a reduced cost (50% discount) through community-based host site operations, distributing monthly value packages containing frozen protein and fresh produce with no application, qualification, ID, or documentation required.
• Southern Maryland Food Bank Emergency food supplier serving more than 30 food pantries operating in Charles and St. Mary's counties for over 40 years.
• St. Maria's Meals Provides hot and nutritious meals to unhoused individuals and others experiencing food insecurity, operating a free takeaway meal service on Wednesdays.
• Food Pantries Food assistance available at three locations: Catholic Charities Center (Silver Spring), Spanish Catholic Center (D.C.), and Southern Maryland Food Bank (Waldorf).
• Refugee Service Center Offers case management and employment support services to recent refugees, asylees, and victims of human trafficking residing in D.C.
• Housing & Shelter Services Secure housing options including Angel's Watch Shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence, serving unhoused residents of D.C. and Maryland counties.
• Health Care & Mental Health Services Treatment and healthcare services including medical care, mental health services, and dental care provided at various locations for uninsured and underinsured individuals.
• Immigrant & Refugee Services Comprehensive services helping immigrants and refugees connect to community, including legal services, case management, and cultural integration support.
• Job Training & Employment Services Education and training programs including Green Construction pre-apprenticeship course, employment readiness, and professional development services for adults seeking employment.
• Kennedy School at Conway Education Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.5 million meals provided to those experiencing food insecurity
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of Maryland SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Maryland School operates the Urban Farm at the Susan Denison Mona Center, planting and harvesting significant quantities of organically grown vegetables used in St. Maria's Meals program.
• Doctors Community HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoctors Community Hospital operates a full-service healthcare clinic with emphasis on primary care and endocrinology services at the Susan Denison Mona Center location.
• NORC of the University of ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for the Bedford Falls Pathfinder program, conducting research to share learning and impact with the broader community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Martha's Table: D.C. nonprofit operating healthy food access, early childhood education, and family support programs; comparable in mission, geographic footprint, and target population, with similar reliance on donations and volunteer support.
• SOME (So Others Might Eat): D.C.-based nonprofit providing integrated services for people experiencing poverty and homelessness, including meals, housing, healthcare, and workforce development; operates the same wraparound case-management model in the same geography.
• Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area: Faith-affiliated nonprofit serving refugees, immigrants, and at-risk families in the D.C. region; closely comparable mission, donor model, and target populations including refugee resettlement and case management.
• Bread for the City: Washington D.C. nonprofit providing food, medical care, social services, and legal aid to low-income residents; directly comparable integrated-services model serving overlapping client populations in the same city.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for Catholic Charities agencies; directly comparable as the parent network of which Catholic Charities DC is an affiliate, sharing mission, branding, and operational model across housing, food, immigration, and family services.
• Catholic Charities of Baltimore: Sister-diocese Catholic Charities agency serving the Baltimore metropolitan area; offers an essentially identical mix of food, housing, healthcare, immigration, and family services and competes for overlapping donor and grant pools in the mid-Atlantic.

Others

• Archdiocese of Washington: Parent ecclesiastical organization that Catholic Charities DC operates under; not a direct competitor but the structural and financial umbrella that governs strategy, facilities, and access to parish-level donor networks.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army National Capital Area Command: Large faith-affiliated national nonprofit delivering overlapping services (food, shelter, rehabilitation, emergency assistance) in the D.C. region; broader portfolio but directly competes for donor dollars, volunteers, and government contracts.
• United Way of the National Capital Area: Regional United Way affiliate operating as a fundraiser and grantmaker for a network of health and human services agencies in the D.C. metro; competes for corporate and workplace-giving dollars that Catholic Charities DC also pursues.

Regional players

• Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA): Faith-affiliated (Jewish) social services agency serving the D.C./Maryland/Northern Virginia region with behavioral health, intellectual disability services, and senior care; comparable faith-based integrated service model targeting similar suburban populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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