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ABOUT US
Supporting neighbors. Transforming lives.
Catholic Charities of Denver is one of the largest and most effective social service organizations in Colorado, founded in 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people in crisis annually. We offer shelter, affordable housing, early childhood education, counseling, emergency services, rent and utilities, employment, food and clothing, case management, family and senior services and much more. We collaborate with corporate partners, local businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, medical facilities, educational institutions, parishes and other community partners. We work to alleviate and find solutions to some of the most pressing challenges that women, men and families in our community face each day.
WHO WE ARE
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.
WHO WE ARE
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.
WHO WE SERVE
We serve neighbors in need.
- Matthew 25:35-36 encourages us:
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.
- Are you hungry?
- Are you tired?
- Are you cold?
- Are you sick?
- Do you need comfort?
- Do you need a place to sleep?
If a neighbor answers “yes” to any of these questions, we offer support.
“MANY PEOPLE MISTAKE OUR WORK FOR OUR VOCATION.
OUR VOCATION IS THE LOVE OF JESUS."
— St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
WHO WE ARE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Amy King, Chair
- Brent Osland, Vice Chair
- Rick Curtsinger, Secretary
- Dan Nickless, Treasurer
- TJ Antinora
- Alison Casias
- Mark Cordova
- Bob Dickinson
- Susan Drake
- Sister Sharon Ford
- Father Geronimo Gonzalez
- Darryl Grosjean
- John Keleher
- Kelly Krapes
- Royal Lovell
- Patricia McKernan
- Keith Parsons
- Bill Pottle
- Patrick Varney
- Gordon C. Willis
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
- Darren Walsh, President & CEO
- Jim Bailey, Vice President, Operations
- Stacy Baum, Vice President, Marketing & Community Engagement
- Rick Bieker, M.S., Executive Director, Early Childhood Education
- Michelle Connor Harris, Psy.D., Executive Director, St. Raphael Counseling
- Natalie Link, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Jan McIntosh, LCSW, Vice President, Marisol Services
- Terry Peltes, Chief Program Officer
- Justin Raddatz, Executive Director, Catholic Charities Housing
- Craig Saeman, Chief Development Officer
- Phil Vottiero, Chief Financial Officer
- Stacy Wahrer, Director, Catholic Charities Housing Management Services
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Marian McDonough, Regional Director, Western Slope
- Orlando Padilla Jr., LPC, Executive Director, Denver Shelters
- Joe Sarr, Executive Regional Director, Northern Colorado
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Catholic Charities of Denver is committed to building and fostering an environment that embraces and strengthens the diversity, inclusion and uniqueness of all people. We recognize, respect and honor the dignity of each human person as it has been bestowed upon them by God. Click here for our full Diversity Statement.
Catholic Charities Prayer
"God of Living Hope, across the ages, You call us to be bearers of Divine Hope. The Prophets spoke, Proclaiming the Good News to come. The Virgin Mary found favor and Jesus, our Greatest Hope, was born. Remaining faithful to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, help employees, volunteers, and benefactors of Catholic Charities be disciples of hope. Protecting the unborn, sheltering those in need, educating the young, supporting women’s health, reuniting families, nurturing mental health, providing affordable homes and fostering relationships at every age and every stage of life. Amen."