This summer, I've been learning how to dragon boat and paddle with my colleagues at Catholic Relief Services as part of the Catholic Charities Dragon Boat Races, which will take place September 9 in the Inner Harbor. Our team is raising money to support Holden Hall - an important Catholic Charities program right here in Baltimore.

Holden Hall provides permanent housing to 14 formerly homeless, disabled men. In addition to long-term housing, Holden Hall provides counseling, life and social skills training, and financial management training. The home is located in southwest Baltimore.