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TOGETHER, WE Change Lives
SUPPORTING NEIGHBORS.
TRANSFORMING LIVES.
Catholic Charities 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 at 76 locations across the Front Range 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 97 years, from Greeley to Glenwood Springs, Fort Collins to south Denver, 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
God’s love in action: Denise
Meet Denise, an active and engaged member of our Samaritan House community. “I am just so blessed to be here. I can’t imagine living on the streets. I really don’t think I could in my condition.” Denise has COPD and requires an oxygen tank for most of her day. Safe shelter, nutritious food, case management … Read more
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Breaking the cycle: a brand new life for a little boy and the women who love him
Homelessness had long been a harsh reality for Bethany, her son, Aiden and her mother, Julie. Before the three of them arrived at Samaritan House Greeley, they lived at two Catholic Charities’ shelters in Denver. Bethany and Aiden first lived at Marisol Homes, a safe spot for women and young children in the Denver metro … Read more
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“A haircut may not change your life, but GOD can.”
Ricky Johnson is a remarkable Catholic Charities volunteer who is driven by a “pay it forward” philosophy that begins with love and leads to real change for countless people. As the founder of Kingdom Cuts, a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to changing the world one haircut at a time, Ricky’s mission is to serve the … Read more
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Catholic Charities Housing’s Cathedral Plaza brought light back for resident Bettie
“This place is the best. I don’t know where I’d be without it.” Bettie Johnson has called Cathedral Plaza her home for the past nine years. In that time, she has solidified her position as a “resident celebrity” who has a way of making everyone feel better after being with her. At 76, she makes … Read more
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St. Raphael Counseling Prepares Teachers to Deal with Tough Subjects
As summer break 2024 ended, teachers at Holy Family High School in Broomfield prepared classrooms, revised lesson plans and reviewed student rosters. They reconnected with colleagues, met new teachers and agreed that summer had flown by. They also gathered for continuing education and team building. Representatives from St. Raphael Counseling, the largest Catholic therapy organization … Read more
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Mission of Compassion: Impactful Summer Service at Samaritan House
For several years, students from the Centered on Christ Catholic Community in Minnesota have journeyed to Colorado each summer with a mission: to make a difference. Their destination? The Samaritan House locations in Fort Collins and Greeley. Centered on Christ Catholic Community is a collaboration of four parishes within the Diocese of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, … Read more
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St. Raphael Counseling Expands Services to Support Mental Health in Catholic Schools
From a modest team of three school counselors in 2020, St. Raphael Counseling has quickly expanded its services within Catholic schools across the Archdiocese. Now with 15 counselors, one school-based therapist and one clinical and school psychologist in 20 schools, the ministry seeks to help every child attending Catholic schools receive the mental health services … Read more
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“I used to have to choose between diapers or milk” before Marisol Family
Jennifer Gonzales has been coming to Marisol Family for almost a year and says the program has been a real lifesaver. Before she found Marisol Family, the mother of three says she couldn’t always afford to buy diapers for her little ones. “Sometimes we had to choose between diapers and milk.” Marisol Family has reduced … Read more
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Marisol Family volunteer sees herself in the ministry
Marta Lewis has been a family service volunteer for Marisol Family at two locations for more than a year. When she retired she was looking for a way to give back that helped women and children. Marta has three children. Even though they are grown with kids of their own she remembers the struggles that … Read more
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Eugene signs his first lease in 30 years
When Army veteran Eugene moved back to Denver from Memphis in December 2023, he told himself that he would be without a home for three weeks, tops. While his time in the Veterans Program at Samaritan House, the Catholic Charities iconic shelter in downtown Denver, extended beyond his three-week goal, he used the time there … Read more
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“Marisol Homes saved our lives”
Tori clutched her son Brock’s small hand as they stepped into Marisol Homes for the first time in early 2020. The weight of homelessness and the shadows of domestic violence seemed to lift when she got the call one winter day from a case manager at Marisol Homes, telling her they could move in right … Read more
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Denver Family Are Three Peas in New Modular Pods at Samaritan House 48th
Denver Family Are Three Peas in a Pod in New Modular Domes at Samaritan House 48th Kathy and her twin daughters, Debbie and Kathleen, are three peas in a pod. They’re inseparable and committed to spending a lot of time together, despite the challenges of experiencing homelessness in Denver for several years. Denver natives, their … Read more
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USDA Farm Labor Housing Project, partnered with Catholic Charities offers affordable housing for essential farmworkers in Weld County
Two miles from downtown Greeley, hardworking neighbors’ plant, manufacture and grow food for residents across Colorado and surrounding states. Rising housing costs in Northern Colorado have greatly impacted residents in Greeley since the pandemic. The US Census recently named Weld County the fourth most unaffordable housing market in the nation. This trend has been affecting … Read more
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Finding Support and Empowerment: Tara’s Journey as a Single Mother with Marisol Health
From Tara’s first visit for prenatal care at Catholic Charities’ Marisol Health to the birth of her son David and beyond, Tara found the support and guidance she needed as a first-time mother. “I was eight weeks pregnant when I found Marisol Health. I didn’t have insurance, so I needed to use Medicaid. And, like … Read more
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15 years later, Charities staff member champions life after death
Adrienne Adams has devoted the last 18 years of her professional life to Catholic Charities, partnering with families so they can thrive in our Catholic Charities Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs. “I love helping our families support their children. Our team partners with families and helps set them up for success. It’s such a gratifying … Read more
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Volunteer and Donor Impact
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 High School
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”