Despite our own challenges at this difficult time, we can help meet others’ needs. There is still time to make a gift and support the ministries funded by Partners in Charity, Michael P. Gillespie, director of the Stewardship and Development Office, said this week. The appeal ends Aug. 31.

Catholic Charities staff plan to continue to help tenants keep from being evicted for inability to pay rent, even as the federal eviction moratorium was extended to Oct. 3. The state of Massachusetts is offering relief up until April 2022 for residents who have filled out applications.