ARLINGTON, Va. - On February 7, 2020, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington will hold its 38^th Annual Ball at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. The event is the largest annual fundraiser for Catholic Charities, providing a significant portion of the resources needed to support 21 programs serving those in need throughout the 21 counties and seven cities of the Diocese. This year's theme is “With Love and Charity.”

“The ball is a celebratory evening where the Catholic and wider community come together to honor and support our mission of serving the most vulnerable men, women and families throughout the Diocese,” said Art Bennett, president and CEO, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington. “This year's theme, 'With Love and Charity,' captures the essence of why we do what we do. Our work is made possible not just by monetary support, but by the love and charity of countless volunteers who show the face of Christ to those we serve.”

WHAT:                      Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Annual Ball

WHEN:                     Friday, February 7, 2010
                                7 p.m. Ball Begins (Dinner, Presentations and Dancing)
                                9 p.m. Young Adult Event (Reception and Dancing)

WHERE:                   The Ritz-Carlton
                                Tysons Corner
                                1700 Tysons Blvd
                                McLean, VA  22102

REGISTRATION:   Tickets for both events can be purchased at www.ccda.net.

The volunteer-led ball supports 21 Catholic Charities programs. Among those are Catholic Charities' transitional housing programs for homeless men at Christ House and homeless families at St. Margaret of Cortona Housing; the St. Lucy Project, a diocesan wide food collection and distribution program for the hungry; free health care at Catholic Charities' Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic; the emergency financial assistance program; mental health counseling for families and individuals; Pregnancy and Adoption Services; Hogar Immigrant Legal Services; Education and Workforce Development; Migrant and Refugee Services; the Prison Ministry and Welcome Home Re-entry program; the Car Ministry, and the new Catholic Charities' Opioid Epidemic initiative.

For more information, contact Amber Roseboom, Director of Media Relations, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, at 571-215-8731 or Amber.Roseboom@arlingtondiocese.org.

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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington serves the poor and vulnerable who live within the 21 counties and seven cities of the Diocese of Arlington, which is led by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge. Catholic Charities provides food for the hungry, a free medical clinic for adults including prenatal care, adoption services, transformational housing for the homeless, mental health counseling, emergency financial assistance, prison ministry, workforce development and immigration and refugee services. Catholic Charities serves all, regardless of faith. www.ccda.net