You helped change a career.

DONOR APPRECIATION EVENING · SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 · CHEVY CHASE, MD

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A first interview

After months of applications that went unanswered.

A certification

One that they couldn't have afforded on their own.

A coach who stays

Supporting clients through the critical first ninety days.

A parent closer to stability

Earning enough to balance rent and childcare.

Proof their experience matters

Helping individuals recognize the value of their work history.

YOUR IMPACT

A donation doesn't end with a job offer.

When Yesyca came to CareerCatchers, she was earning about $14,000 a year in part-time catering while managing health challenges. Her coach recognized her potential, found relevant training, and secured scholarships to make it possible. She is now the Director of Membership at the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce — with health insurance and a 401(k).

YESYCA'S STORY

From $14,000 a year to a leadership career

A coach opened the door. Yesyca did the rest.

During the pandemic, Henrietta and her three children faced homelessness and lived in hotels. Her coach focused on her aspirations rather than just job placement. This led to a course and ultimately an opportunity at Interfaith Works, where she celebrates five years this November.

HENRIETTA'S STORY

From a hotel room to five years in a career

Your support doesn't just help someone get hired. It helps them build what comes next.

Jose came through a Rapid Rehousing referral after several years incarcerated. With preparation and one opportunity, he was hired at UPS. His roommate Harold followed, transitioning from inconsistent work to a driving role. Eduard, a Montgomery College student Jose knew, was hired too.

JOSE'S STORY

One opportunity opened three doors

Sometimes changing one career changes more than one life.

SEPTEMBER 17

Come meet the people behind the numbers

Come when you can, stay as long as you like.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM

At the home of a CareerCatchers board member. The address comes with your invitation.

Chevy Chase, Maryland

Hear directly from clients and the coaches who worked beside them.

Real stories

An informal gathering hosted by the board, who are bringing the dishes.

Conversation, food and good company

Hosted by Board Chair Karen Shaines with the Fundraising Committee — Jane Kerschner, Ruth and Zoila Gonzalez.

Gratitude, mostly

We could send another annual report. We would rather introduce you to the people doing the work.

Identifying realistic opportunities and a path that actually leads somewhere.

Career strategy

Helping individuals present their existing experience with confidence.

Resume and interview preparation

Connecting clients to the credentials employers are seeking.

Training and certifications

Turning preparation into real job opportunities.

Employment connections

Support through the initial months, when jobs are often lost.

Job retention

Two coaches fluent in Spanish, ensuring advice is accessible in their native language.

Bilingual coaching

WHY CAREERCATCHERS

One person who stays with you

Finding a job is rarely just about finding a job. For someone facing homelessness, domestic violence, a disability, incarceration, a language barrier, or years out of the workforce, the way back is complicated. A dedicated coach walks alongside them — from the first conversation through the initial months on the job. Nearly 4,000 Washington-area residents since 2007.

Reliable support for coaching and training throughout the year.

Ongoing employment preparation and follow-up support after placement.

Comprehensive support for tailored career services.

WHAT YOUR GIFT MAKES POSSIBLE

Your donation becomes someone's next step

A gift keeps personalized career services available to those who would otherwise lack access. CareerCatchers, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization; contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

OR CHOOSE YOUR OWN AMOUNT

Every gift moves someone closer to steady work

There is no minimum and no wrong number.

YOUR GIFT CAN ALSO BE AN OPPORTUNITY

Sometimes the most valuable donation is an interview

If you hire, recruit, or manage a team, you can make a significant impact without writing a check. Open one interview to a CareerCatchers candidate. Our coaches will prepare them. You provide the opportunity.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

One career can change a family

For nearly two decades, CareerCatchers has helped individuals across the Washington area overcome barriers to steady work — one conversation, one coach, one person at a time. This happens because people choose to support it. Thank you for being one of them.

CAREERCATCHERS, INC.

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