making a difference
TOGETHER, WE Change Lives
SAMARITAN HOUSE DENVER
SAMARITAN HOUSE DENVER
SAMARITAN HOUSE FORT COLLINS
SAMARITAN HOUSE FORT COLLINS
SAMARITAN HOUSE GREELEY ON THE GUADALUPE CAMPUS
SAMARITAN HOUSE GREELEY ON THE GUADALUPE CAMPUS
MARISOL SERVICES
MARISOL SERVICES
CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOUSING
CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOUSING
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ST. RAPHAEL COUNSELING
ST. RAPHAEL COUNSELING
IMMIGRATION
IMMIGRATION
WESTERN SLOPE - EMERGENCY & VICTIM ASSISTANCE
WESTERN SLOPE - EMERGENCY & VICTIM ASSISTANCE
KINSHIP & SENIOR SERVICES
KINSHIP & SENIOR SERVICES
LITTLE FLOWER ASSISTANCE CENTER
LITTLE FLOWER ASSISTANCE CENTER
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
SUPPORTING NEIGHBORS.
TRANSFORMING LIVES.
Catholic Charities, guided by our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need, feeds, houses, educates, counsels and provides emergency assistance and critical services to tens of thousands of neighbors across Colorado's Front Range and Western Slope each year. As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Denver, Catholic Charities provides life-changing support to Coloradans at 76 locations as they work to improve their lives. The list of what Catholic Charities does is remarkably diverse: Samaritan House, Marisol Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Immigration, Emergency and Food Assistance ... the list goes on and on. For 98 years, from Greeley to Glenwood Springs, Fort Collins to Fort Morgan, Boulder to Centennial, 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
Spring Break With a Mission: FOCUS Missionaries Serve Across Denver
For many college students, spring break means relaxing travel or rest. But this year, a group of missionaries from FOCUS Missionaries in Northern Michigan chose something different — spending their break in service with Catholic Charities of Denver. The group of 13 missionaries traveled to Colorado to dedicate a week to prayer, community and serving … Read more
Seeds of Life During 40 Days for Life
At the beginning of the Spring 40 Days for Life campaign in Denver, which lines up with our Lenten season, a group of volunteers gathered quietly in prayer outside a local abortion facility, bringing their fasting and prayer with them. They spoke often about hunger — not just the hunger we feel in our stomachs, … Read more
Ode to the Journey Home
“Every day I witness the quiet bravery it takes to begin again. In my work as the volunteer coordinator at Samaritan House Greeley, I have met individuals and families who carry heavy stories yet still choose hope, even when the path forward feels uncertain. Their resilience, their willingness to return, to try again, to trust … Read more
“Just Don’t Give Up” — How Four Words Helped Heather Rebuild Relationships
Heather fondly remembers four words that gave her the courage to keep going — “Just don’t give up.” The words ring clearer and louder in her mind today than they were spoken aloud. She never learned the name of the stranger who said them, but the message carried a thread of hope that kept her … Read more
Margie’s New Beginning
Earlier this winter, Margie was staying at Samaritan House 48th Avenue, one of our women’s emergency shelters, after a season of instability left her without housing. Like many older adults facing homelessness, her path there had been quiet and complicated — rising rents, a fixed income and unexpected hardships. From Samaritan House 48th, Margie transitioned … Read more
A Heart Restored: Sandra’s Journey to Stability at St. Valentine Apartments
*Stock image used to protect privacy* For people experiencing chronic homelessness, finding safe, stable housing is just the first step toward rebuilding a life. That’s where St. Valentine Apartments comes in — a permanent supportive housing community in Loveland created by Catholic Charities Housing. Unlike traditional affordable housing, St. Valentine combines long-term housing with on-site services like … Read more
Samaritan House Fort Collins Staff Turn Donations Into Winter Warmth
At Samaritan House Fort Collins, generosity doesn’t sit on a shelf for long. During the holiday season, the shelter received an unusually large number of winter gear and hygiene donations. As social case workers John and Adriana and intake specialist Macie sorted through coats, gloves and toiletries, they noticed something unusual: there was more than … Read more
“Blessed. I wake up every day and I say thank you.”
For seven years, Veronica lived in her vehicle, moving from place to place and bracing herself for another cold night. Winters were the hardest. Some nights she stayed with people she barely knew. Other nights she was alone, praying for safety and for someone to believe in her. “Nobody knows unless they’ve been there,” she … Read more
Rebuilding in Colorado
When Tracy Harper, Immigration Attorney for Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services, first learned about Lemlem* and her children, the connection came in an unexpected way. “The City of Denver offers client’s case management support, and they reached out to me,” Tracy explained. “When I asked them where we should meet the clients, they said, ‘Well … Read more
A Local Town Hero: One Mother’s Story of Resilience and Service
When Luisa first connected with Catholic Charities of Denver serving the Western Slope in June 2024, she was five months pregnant, recovering from a traumatic assault and staying in a local hotel with her young daughter. Her partner, who had pushed her down the stairs during a domestic violence incident, had been arrested. She was … Read more
“You Helped Me Get My Life Back.”
Two years ago, Cristine’s life changed in a single afternoon. She came home to Glenwood Springs with her young son and found the locks on their doors had been changed. Inside was everything they owned. “I was a stay-at-home mom,” she said. “We had no money, no plan and nowhere to go.” In an instant, … Read more
Building Brighter Futures at Centro
A hidden gem just steps from the bustling Rino neighborhood in a gorgeous historic building, Catholic Charities Centro San Juan Diego offers a full schedule of affordable ESL, Computer Literacy, GED and U.S. Citizenship courses for Colorado neighbors, with sessions launching every few months. The classes are offered both in person and online to meet … Read more
A Shepherd Who Always Asked, ‘How Can I Help?’
By Darren Walsh President & CEO Catholic Charities of Denver As we welcome our new archbishop, I have been reflecting on the leadership of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and, just as importantly, on the friendship and steady support he has offered Catholic Charities of Denver over so many years. Archbishop Aquila was appointed … Read more
Let Your “Yes” This Lent Become Someone Else’s Answered Prayer
Lent has a way of turning the volume down so you can hear what really matters. These forty days invite you to stop circling around yourself and step into mercy, and Catholic Charities gives you a concrete way to do it. Lent is not a spiritual makeover, it’s a return to the heart of the … Read more
A United Witness for Life: Archbishop Aquila Affirms Respect Life Denver
In early 2026, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila offered a powerful affirmation of Respect Life Denver, calling the ministry’s work “essential” to the life and mission of the Church in Northern Colorado. At the heart of his message is a truth that guides Catholic Charities and the Respect Life Ministry every day: human life is sacred … Read more
INSPIRING CHANGE
Volunteer and Donor Impact
"Giving Back Isn’t Just Something We Do—It’s a Responsibility"
The Nichols Family
Friends Loretta and Sharon have served the Little Flower Assistance Center for nearly 40 years.
"We're grateful we've built a strong friendship volunteering together."
Loretta and Sharon
Thomas and Anita choose to volunteer at Marisol Family because...
“We both have a heart for families, and we want to work where we can make a difference.”
Thomas and Anita
CSU Philanthropy students help Samaritan House Fort Collins as a way to deepen their education and community connections.
"It's a great way to bond with our classmates."
CSU Philanthropy Group
Notre Dame School collected a record number of coats this year.
"This was a unique way to participate in the Eucharistic Revival and deepen our connection with one another."
Notre Dame School
Pam and Bob Thode offer weekly equine classes for veterans at Samaritan House.
“I know how much working with the horses means to our veterans”
Pam and Bob
St. John Paul the Great High School students focus on formation encounters, partnering with our ministries as they build life-changing connections in the community.
St. John Paul the Great
CSU Philanthropy students help Samaritan House Fort Collins as a way to deepen their education and community connections.
"It's a great way to bond with our classmates."
CSU Philanthropy Group
Friends Loretta and Sharon have served the Little Flower Assistance Center for nearly 40 years.
"We're grateful we've built a strong friendship volunteering together."
Loretta and Sharon
Notre Dame School collected a record number of coats this year. "This was a unique way to participate in the Eucharistic Revival and deepen our connection with one another."
Notre Dame School
Thomas and Anita choose to volunteer at Marisol Family because... “We both have a heart for families, and we want to work where we can make a difference.”
Thomas and Anita
Pam and Bob Thode offer weekly equine classes for veterans at Samaritan House.
“I know how much working with the horses means to our veterans”