Ladies of Charity

Our Call to Holiness:
Reaching Out to Those in Need
Who are the Ladies of Charity?

The Ladies of Charity are Catholic women in Calvert County Parishes who are dedicated to the mission of serving Christ in the poor.  We are part of the International Association of Charities, which was formed 400 years ago. Our local LOC Association was formed in 1968. We have operated a community Food Pantry for over 30 years as our primary ministry.
Women are invited to join our association and experience the joy of sharing in this mission.  Our outreach is based on our personal time, talent, and responsibilities. We pray daily for the marginalized in our society, for vocations, and for the needs identified by our own members.
 
What We Do

• Operate a community Food Pantry that is open on every Tuesday, as well as the 2^nd Wednesday evening and the last Saturday of each month
• Provide personal care items not eligible for food stamp usage to Food Pantry clients
• Operate a monthly fresh produce distribution during the months of July thru October
• Provide and pack weekend meals for food-insecure children at Windy Hill Elementary School
• Provide food for holiday meals to Pantry clients (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter) which are packed and distributed by parish volunteers
• Provide backpacks and school supplies for children in the homes of Pantry clients
• Organize and distribute Christmas gifts for children in the homes of Pantry clients
• Provide limited emergency financial assistance to parishioners and members of our local community
• Encourage high school age girls to participate in Junior Ladies of Charity activities
• Actively support St. Anthony’s Parish ministries and community outreach including Prayer Shawl Ministry, Project Echo Homeless Shelter, and Birthright of Prince Frederick
• Promote, support, and collaborate with other local Catholic service organizations including Catholic Charities, Parish Partners, Calvert Council of the Knights of Columbus (based out of St Anthony’s parish), and St. Katherine Drexel Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society (based out of Jesus the Divine Word’s parish)
• Network with, partner with, and support other community and religious groups to enhance and advance our ministry to serve the poor

We invite you to make a personal investment of yourself to serve those in need.  Search your heart and give the personal gift of self, time, devotion, love, sacrifice, and perseverance in the effort to bring dignity and compassion to each person we serve.

 Our motto is:  To Serve Rather Than Be Served!
For information call:  410-286-7086