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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
EMERGENCY & VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE
EMERGENCY & VICTIM'S 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
Centro San Juan Diego Officially Joins Catholic Charities
DENVER, CO — Catholic Charities is honored to announce that Centro San Juan Diego, a longstanding and vibrant ministry of the Archdiocese of Denver, has officially become part of Catholic Charities, marking a significant and joyful step forward in our shared mission of service. Founded in 2003 through the visionary leadership of then-Archbishop Charles Chaput … Read more
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Womb to Tomb: Catholic Charities and Mount Olivet Unite to Honor Every Life
Thanks to a recent Archdiocese partnership between Catholic Charities and Mount Olivet, dozens of men experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty are now being laid to rest in donated suits—each one carefully selected, folded and delivered as a final act of love. For those who pass without family, income or stable housing, funerals and proper burials … Read more
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AnnaBelle’s Story: Choosing Life and Finding Hope at Marisol Health
When AnnaBelle first stepped through the doors of Marisol Health Denver, she was carrying more than the weight of an unexpected pregnancy. She carried fear, uncertainty and the burden of trying to protect her young daughter Lucy while navigating a relationship that wasn’t feeling safe. “I was just looking up clinics,” AnnaBelle recalled. “I wasn’t … Read more
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A Legacy of Compassion: Jim Mauck’s Transformational Impact on Catholic Charities and the Archdiocese of Denver
When James H. Mauck first arrived in Denver in 1974 to take the helm of Catholic Charities, the organization was modest in size and scope—operating with a $500,000 budget and just 35 employees. But what it lacked in resources, Jim saw as an opportunity. What followed over the next three decades would become one of … Read more
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“I’ll love him forever” Cozy Companions From Colorado Parishes Bring Comfort and Connection
“I’ll love him forever” Cozy Companions From Colorado Parishes Bring Comfort and Connection Across Catholic Charities —from Samaritan House locations in Denver, Fort Collins and Greeley to our Catholic Charities Housing properties to our 76 ministry locations statewide—children need the same thing: to feel seen, valued and comforted. That’s where Cozy Companions come in. The … Read more
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25 Years of Greeley Kinship: A Celebration of Family, Community and Support
After raising their own children, few expect to start parenting all over again. But that’s the reality for every member of the Kinship group supported by Catholic Charities in Greeley. For 25 years, the Catholic Charities Kinship program has stood beside these caregivers who, often in the middle or later seasons of life, have stepped … Read more
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Legacy on Wheels: The Sonnen Family’s Gift to Denver
When three brand-new catering trucks rolled into service for Catholic Charities Samaritan House Catering team, they carried more than meals—they carried a family’s legacy. The Sonnen family donated the vehicles in honor of Chuck and Mary Ann Sonnen, lifelong Denver residents whose quiet generosity touched countless lives. A Family of Compassion Chuck and Mary Ann … Read more
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Amanda’s Journey: From Crisis to Community at Marisol Homes
When Amanda first walked through the doors of Marisol Homes, she carried more than just the weight of her pregnancy. She had been living out of her car for weeks, doing her best to stay safe, to eat, to find rest—but the loneliness and fear were beginning to eclipse her hope. What Amanda needed was … Read more
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Navy Veteran Mer’Curie Finds a Home — and Hope — with Help from Catholic Charities
At 79 years old, Navy veteran Mer’Curie has weathered more storms than most. Born into a childhood marked by instability and loss, she learned early how to survive — but not always how to heal. Decades later, she’s now finding the support she needs to begin that process. In 2023, after relocating to Denver from … Read more
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From Shelter To Strength – A Full-Circle Story Of Hope
Long before he was Dr. Hector DeLeon — pediatrician, Chair of the Board for the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, husband and father of four — he was a little boy in the backseat of a taxicab, watching his world change. He doesn’t remember every detail of that day, but he’ll never forget the feeling: his … Read more
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From Google Search to Lifelong Support
It all started with a simple Google search from her home in Longmont. Tiffany was looking for a women’s health clinic that would accept her insurance. And there it was — Marisol Health Northern Colorado. At 40 years old, Tiffany found herself unexpectedly pregnant for the very first time. What she thought would be a … Read more
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A Mother’s Mission, A Daughter’s Heart
Sometimes, the biggest acts of love come from the smallest hands. That was true for Brealynn, a student from Scott Elementary who was determined to make a difference in her community. But her story begins with someone else’s quiet mission—her mother’s. When Brealynn’s mom accepted a position at Samaritan House Greeley—a Catholic Charities shelter for … Read more
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A Year After Finding Refuge at Samaritan House, Nicole Leads Drive to Uplift Other Women
Every evening after her shift at the front desk of a Denver hotel, Nicole would stand outside Samaritan House on Lawrence Street, waiting to get a bed. One night, Miss D, a case manager at Samaritan House, approached Nicole. “She saw me,” Nicole says. “Like, really saw me.” Miss D pulled her aside. “I’m gonna … Read more
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Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month
In April, Catholic Charities serving Larimer and Weld Counties celebrated the beating heart of our ministries: our volunteers. During National Volunteer Appreciation Month, dedicated folks from ministries across Northern Colorado joined us for the third annual volunteer appreciation event. Held at Our Lady of the Valley parish in Windsor, the gathering brought together volunteers from … Read more
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From Conversations to Conversion: Josh and Raul’s Journey of Friendship and Faith
When Josh first met Raul at Catholic Charities’ Samaritan House, he didn’t expect much more than a work friendship. They both worked similar hours and in similar positions to help the women living in the shelter. What started with casual conversations about movies like The Dark Knight and The Godfather gradually became something deeper. “I … Read more
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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”