making a difference
TOGETHER, WE Change Lives
SUPPORTING NEIGHBORS.
TRANSFORMING LIVES.
Catholic Charities of Denver shelters, feeds, houses, educates, counsels and provides emergency assistance and critical services to tens of thousands of neighbors across Northern Colorado each year. As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Denver, Catholic Charities — in partnership with volunteers, churches, local businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, medical facilities and educational institutions — provides life-changing support to Coloradans as they work to improve their lives. The list of what Catholic Charities does is remarkably diverse: Samaritan House, Marisol Services, Archdiocesan Housing, Early Childhood Education, Emergency and Food Assistance ... the list goes on and on. For 95 years, Catholic Charities has supported neighbors and transformed lives ... and we look forward to serving our community into our second century and beyond.
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Our Mission Statement
As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Denver, and inspired by God’s love and compassion, Catholic Charities extends the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need.
Our Mission Statement
As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Denver, and inspired by God’s love and compassion, Catholic Charities extends the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need.
FACES OF HOPE
“Thank you for all the gifts I’ve received…” A Letter of Gratitude from a Marian Plaza Resident
“I can’t begin to tell you how thankful and grateful I am for all the gifts I received,” said Mary Onosco, a resident of Marian Plaza, in a thank you letter she sent to Catholic Charities of Denver. Mary, who is 89 years strong, found herself in need of assistance. A rough divorce partnered with … Read more
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Faces of Hope: Stefanie
Stefanie struggled to re-enter the job market after surviving a period of homelessness triggered by the fleeing of an abusive relationship with her former husband who held the housing voucher for the apartment where they lived. “I’ve struggled with alcohol and drug addiction since I was about eighteen. I’m doing a lot better now. I … Read more
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Volunteer finds joy offering ESL classes to migrants at Samaritan House
Patrick is a substitute teacher for Denver Public Schools who dedicates his Tuesday afternoons to bringing the art of the English language to migrants at Samaritan House. Since November of 2022, the influx of migrants from Spanish- speaking countries to Denver has brought about challenges. Patrick started the English as a Second Language classes at … Read more
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Knights of Columbus and St. Thomas More parish give record-breaking number of coats during record-breaking winter
The state of Colorado experienced record-breaking temperatures from December 2022 to January 2023. Months prior, Tony Cenedella and the rest of the Knights of Columbus Council 10205 at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in Centennial were busy collecting coats and other miscellaneous items in preparation for the cold snaps predicted by the Farmer’s Almanac. The … Read more
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Mulroy Senior Center: Building Community. Offering Hope.
With age comes wisdom, but it can also come with a loss of community and independence. Catholic Charities’ Mulroy Senior Center serves adults over 55 with on-site services to prevent isolation by providing a community and assistance specially designed to meet the needs of older adults and empty nesters. Participants at Mulroy can join in … Read more
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Catholic Charities’ Kinship Caregiver Program plays critical role for many
“As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.” – Saint John Paul II. The greatest saints have weighed in on the importance of family and the critical role they play in binding us all together and raising the next generation of children. Of course, being … Read more
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More women are given a haven at Marisol Homes through pregnancy, birth and beyond
Housing pregnant women experiencing homelessness is critical to maternal and infant health. Research shows that adverse environmental conditions such as being unhoused cause negative impacts to the mother and child. According to a recent study, women experiencing homelessness are more than twice as likely to have a complication that impacts their health during birth. They … Read more
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Marisol Health offers compassionate options for mother of twins, Alyssa
The news of Alyssa’s pregnancy was unexpected. As many do in this position, she found herself contemplating different options and next steps. She took to the internet and started scrolling. Towards the end of her search that was filled with frightening keywords, Alyssa came across Marisol Health and filled out a general inquiry. The very … Read more
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With help from Marisol Homes, Nichole regains custody of her son
When she entered Marisol Homes, 27-year-old Nichole had been fighting a battle with addiction for eight years. When she was in her early 20’s, despite her opioid use, she had been able to maintain jobs in Crested Butte and Breckenridge. Soon, however, her coworkers noticed challenges that came from her drug use, and she lost … Read more
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Madison’s Garden: An Amazing Group of Volunteers. “Feeling needed and valued for the little things we do.”
“A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them, “Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from … Read more
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Navy veteran’s finds confidence through remission
Navy veteran Michael did not have an easy transition when he returned home from service. At the beginning of 2020, Michael was diagnosed with stage three oral cancer. He quickly underwent surgery and multiple rounds of chemotherapy to successfully remove the cancer. The nature of this life-altering diagnosis made it even more difficult for Michael … Read more
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Single-mother finds safety at Marisol Homes after attempted kidnapping
“It was in that moment, that everything changed for me.” said Dianna. If you watch enough of the news, you can see that it is no secret that human trafficking in Colorado is on the rise. For marginalized communities including those experiencing homelessness, there is an exponentially higher risk of facing a trafficking situation, according … Read more
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The Black 14: Love. Fellowship. Generosity. A story of healing, hope and giving back.
The story of the Black 14 started in 1969 when a group of black football players at the University of Wyoming decided to wear black armbands to take a stand against racism during a football game with Brigham Young University. At that time, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) believed that African … Read more
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A ‘Little Bit’ Of Love Goes A Long Way To Healing
Veterans from Catholic Charities of Denver’s Samaritan House are offered weekly therapeutic sessions with horses from the Sunny Horse Foundation, a Broomfield non-profit that hosts equine classes designed specifically for those who have served our country. Navy veteran Todd resides at Samaritan House and has been participating in the program since it originated in 2018. … Read more
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Donations of household and clothing items help Catholic Charities focus on other resources
When Arlene’s husband of 60 years passed away in September after a short illness, she dreaded the process of cleaning his closet. “Clothes are very personal,” she reflected. “Touching them, smelling them, remembering when Kenton wore them last was really difficult. But, I was comforted knowing that someone else would be able to use them … Read more
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Volunteer and Donor Impact
Suzie and Curt give back, drawing on the hardships Suzie experienced as a child. "We think the mission of Catholic Charities is amazing."
Suzie and Curt
John turned tragedy into philanthropy, 50 years after a life-changing experience. "I'm glad I'm here to be able to participate."
John
Joan came to Catholic Charities when her shelves were running empty and now gives back in gratitude. "I just wanted to come and give back."
Joan
Avery launched collection drives to gather blankets to keep people warm, honoring something her mom always told her: "Giving back is one of the most important things in life."
Avery
The Peltes family donates hundreds of shoes and volunteers their time at Catholic Charities. They agree that "we're supposed to be the givers, but we are actually the receivers."
Peltes Family
Will knows his role as a weekly volunteer is not just to serve food. "I pray for each individual, that God will let them experience something positive in their days."
Will Meehl
Suzie and Curt give back through Catholic Charities, drawing on the hardships Suzie experienced as a child. “We think the mission of Catholic Charities is amazing.”
Suzie and Curt
John turned tragedy into philanthropy, 50 years after a life-changing experience. “I’m glad I’m here to be able to participate.”
John
Joan came to Catholic Charities when her shelves were running empty and now gives back in gratitude. “I just wanted to come and give back.”
Joan
Avery launched collection drives to gather blankets to keep people warm, honoring something her mom always told her: “Giving back is one of the most important things in life.”
Avery
The Peltes family donates hundreds of shoes and volunteers their time at Catholic Charities. They agree that “we’re supposed to be the givers, but we are actually the receivers.”
Peltes Family
Will knows his role as a weekly volunteer is not just to serve food. “I pray for each individual, that God will let them experience something positive in their days.”