Olivia Shalaby 
On the second floor of Catholic Charities Samaritan House in Denver, two 72-foot garden beds now bring color and life to a space that once went largely unnoticed. The space was previously filled with river rock and soil. With the help of a beautification grant from the Colorado Garden Foundation, staff saw an opportunity to … Read more
For most of her life, Maria never planned to leave Mexico behind. Her husband had become a U.S. citizen after originally obtaining status through the amnesty program, but Maria continued living in Mexico. She visited the United States regularly and respected the terms of her visa. Over time, however, the needs of the people she … Read more
Sko Buffs, sko serve! When CU Boulder students showed up at Samaritan House Denver, sandwiches were on the menu—but so were service, connection and a new perspective. The students were part of Sko Serve, CU Boulder’s service program connecting students with opportunities to serve local communities while learning more about the issues impacting the people … Read more
Catholic Charities Little Flower Assistance Center recently welcomed two Sisters from Daughter of Our Lady of Queen of the Holy Rosary congregation in Indonesia for a visit centered on learning, collaboration and service. During their time at Little Flower, Sr. Maria Benedictis and Sr. Maria Hilaria explored Little Flower’s comprehensive approach to serving individuals and families … Read more
For SHE Leads Group, empowering women extends beyond professional connections—it also means finding meaningful ways to support women in their community. SHE Leads is a women’s networking organization focused on building relationships, encouraging professional growth and creating opportunities for women to connect and make an impact. Through initiatives like the SHE Leads Purse Project, members … Read more
When Emily Bishop saw a need in the community, she knew it was one she wanted to help meet. Emily, a simulationist with the University of Colorado College of Nursing at Anschutz Medical Campus and a member of the campus staff council, recently organized an incontinence care drive benefiting Catholic Charities. After a month of … Read more
Samaritan House on Lawrence Street in downtown Denver recently welcomed eight young volunteers and two dedicated adult leaders who traveled hundreds of miles with a shared purpose: to serve others with compassion and to put their faith into action. The group, organized through YouthWorks, a faith-based organization that provides mission trip opportunities for youth groups, … Read more
For 40 years, Samaritan House has welcomed children and families with safety, compassion and hope. This year, as we celebrate that milestone, we found a new way to tell its story—through the eyes of a teddy bear named Sammy. Sammy’s Adventures at Samaritan House introduces young readers to Sammy, whose three most important jobs … Read more
When Kayvon Tenisha Stephens lost her husband unexpectedly last fall, life changed overnight. As she navigated the grief of losing her husband while helping her young son cope with the loss of his father, another challenge emerged. A job change significantly reduced her work hours, making it impossible to keep up with rent. Before long, … Read more
Each summer, priests across the Archdiocese of Denver receive new parish assignments, beginning a new chapter in their ministry. While these transitions bring exciting opportunities to serve, they also come with a practical challenge that often goes unseen: moving from one parish to another. To help ease that burden, Catholic Charities launched a new initiative … Read more