Father Maurice J. Wolfe Charities Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving the most vulnerable individuals and families in the Harford County, Maryland region. When financial hardship threatens stability, we respond with immediate emergency relief while also investing in long-term opportunity through educational support and member-based scholarships.

Rooted in faith and guided by responsible stewardship, we act decisively in moments of crisis - ensuring families are supported, students are served, and opportunity remains within reach.

Our Mission

To provide emergency financial relief and promote long-term stability for vulnerable individuals and families in the Harford County region through direct assistance, educational support, and scholarship opportunities for eligible members of our Charity Corporation.

Our Vision

We envision a community where:

• Families facing hardship receive timely and compassionate assistance
• Students with significant educational needs are supported and valued
• Financial distress does not prevent access to essential services or academic opportunity

How We Serve

1. Emergency Relief & Local Outreach

Financial hardship can happen quickly - job loss, medical bills, or unexpected expenses can push a family into crisis. Without timely help, short-term setbacks can become long-term instability.

We intervene at that critical moment by providing:

• Food assistance and hunger relief
• Utility (gas and electric) bill support
• Emergency financial assistance
• Support for extreme medical expenses

Aid is delivered directly or through trusted local outreach partners to ensure swift, responsible, and compassionate support.

2. Specialized Educational Support

We proudly support the mission of Harford Academy in serving students ages three through twenty-one with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) whose intellectual and communication needs significantly impact learning.

Every child deserves appropriate instruction, individualized care, and the opportunity to grow with dignity.

3. Scholarship Program

We award scholarships exclusively to eligible members of our Charity Corporation whose family members attend Catholic private high schools or pursue higher education. Financial hardship should not stand in the way of faith-based education or academic advancement.

Why Your Support Matters

Your generosity does more than cover a bill. It:

• Keeps a family’s lights on
• Puts food on the table
• Prevents utility shutoffs
• Supports children with specialized learning needs
• Preserves access to Catholic and higher education
• Strengthens the long-term stability of our local community

Every dollar stays local. Every gift directly impacts lives in Harford County.

The Impact of Your Gift

• $50 provides emergency groceries for an individual for one week
• $75 feeds a family of four for several days
• $150 supports one family with essential groceries for one week
• $2,500 supports a month of emergency food outreach for multiple households

Our Commitment

We operate with disciplined stewardship, transparency, and a deep respect for the dignity of those we serve. We are committed to responding to crisis quickly while building pathways toward lasting stability.