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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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
At Samaritan House Greeley, every act of kindness matters but some stand out as truly unforgettable. Tom, one of our most dedicated volunteers, is the kind of person who hears a need and immediately asks, … Read more
“The secret of a happy heart is serving others.” Grace Robinson didn’t just say those words—she lived them. After more than two decades as a nun in the Sacred Heart Order, Grace felt called to … Read more
“The Eucharist was placed on the altar for adoration,” Jennifer Torres recalls. “And the entire group went silent — like you could hear a pin drop. It was so clear in that moment: we are … Read more
When Emma Ramirez, Director of Respect Life Denver at Catholic Charities, traveled to Rome in the spring of 2014, Pope Francis was in his first year of the papacy. “There was just an unbelievable amount … Read more
She always thought her sixteenth birthday would be about parties, gifts, maybe even a driver’s license. But today, it was about something bigger—something she had been dreaming of for years. Today, her mom surprised her … Read more
Catholic Charities is proud to share that All Saints Apartments has been nominated for the 2025 Eagle Award, one of Colorado’s most prestigious honors in affordable housing. Located in southwest Denver, All Saints Apartments offers … Read more
Don’t be fooled by Muhammad Abdullahi’s smiling face and relentless positivity. Muhammad and his family came to the U.S. as refugees, fleeing targeted attacks by the Taliban because of Muhammad’s work with the U.S. Army … Read more
In the News
School Supply Drive
Shelves may be full, but back-to-school shoppers face sticker shock; August 10, 2022
Afghan Legal Services Project
Denverite: Hundreds of Colorado volunteers race against the clock to help Afghan refugees stay here; July 5, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade
Denver7: Hundreds of Denver metro students participate in walkout to protest Roe vs. Wade SCOTUS, May 12, 2022
AM 630 KHOW: Lynn Grandon, Respect Life Denver offers help for struggling pregnant women, May 10, 2022
CBS4 Denver: Leaked Roe v. Wade Opinion Reverberates Through Colorado, May 4, 2022
Denver7: 'We're in uncharted waters': Many questions linger after unprecedented leak of Roe v. Wade draft opinion: May 2, 2022
Fox31: Colorado leaders, groups react to Roe v. Wade news, May 2, 2022
House Bill22-1279
9News: Colorado lawmakers spend more than 24 hours debating bill that would make abortion a right, March 12, 2022
CBS4Denver: Reproductive Health Equity Act Passes Colorado’s House Of Representatives 7-4, March 12, 2022
Dan Caplis 630 KHOW: Sharry Halpin, Marisol volunteer shares personal story of abortion regret, March 11, 2022
Denver Catholic: Catholic community opposes radical abortion bill proposed in Colorado, March 10, 2022
Denver7: Bill that would codify abortion access faces first committee test, March 8, 2022
Pro-lifers invited to public rally opposing radical abortion bill this Saturday, March 12; March 8, 2022
Winter weather coverage
Denver7: Getting ready for the freeze: Temperatures take a nosedive as the cold weather moves in, Feb. 21, 2022
CBS4 Denver: Northern Colorado Emergency Shelters Open As Temperatures Drop Like A Rock, Feb. 21, 2022
Telemundo Denver: Refugios en Denver se llenan debido al frío extremo (Denver shelters filling up due to extreme cold), Feb. 23, 2022
Marshall Fire
Denver Catholic: Marshall Fire victims find aid in Archdiocesan Fire and Disaster Relief Fund, Feb. 17, 2022
Respect Life Denver
Denver Catholic: Read the winning essay from this year’s Celebrate Life student essay contest, Jan. 25, 2022
9News: Large crowd gathers for Celebrate Life Rally, Jan. 17, 2022
Colorado Politics & The Gazette: Thousands of anti-abortion activists gather for 'Celebrate Life Rally' at Colorado State Capitol, Jan. 17, 2022
Colorado Springs Gazette: Photos: Celebrate Life Rally and March in Denver, Jan. 16, 2022
Dan Caplis Show 630 KHOW: McGarrity family celebrates life, adoption every day with their 8 children, Jan. 13, 2021
The Gazette: Colorado Springs abortion opponents gear up for potential overturning of Roe v. Wade during upcoming events, Jan. 13, 2021
Denver Catholic: ‘Bring Your Joy’ to historic Celebrate Life Rally and March Jan. 15, Dec. 31, 2021
National Catholic Register: Inflation Spike Adds Another Burden to Families Struggling Economically, Dec. 17, 2021
Marisol Health
Denver Catholic: Parishes and Marisol Health team up to help moms in need, Dec. 13, 2021
Thanksgiving- Samaritan House 48th
9News: Samaritan House 48th seen by some as a saving grace, Nov. 25, 2021
Respect Life Denver
Telemundo Denver (Spanish): Colorado también ofrece opciones de vida donde alientan a las embarazadas a no interrumpir la gestación (Colorado offers life options where pregnant women are encouraged not to terminate their pregnancies), Nov. 18, 2021
Samaritan House 48th
Fox31/CW2: Help Coats for Colorado keep more people warm this winter, check your closet, Nov. 10, 2021
Respect Life Denver
Catholic News Agency: Denver pro-life Eucharistic procession circles state's largest abortion clinic, Oct. 6, 2021
9News: A Denver Planned Parenthood has seen a 520% increase in patients from Texas, Oct. 5, 2021
School Supply Drive
Denver Post: Experts warn Colorado families not to wait for the last bell to buy school supplies, Aug. 7, 2021
Samaritan House 48th
Denver 7: Colorado nonprofits prepare to step up with federal freeze on evictions slated to end, July 15, 2021
Yahoo! News/CBS4: New Samaritan House Opens To Serve Women Experiencing Homelessness, June 30, 2021
9News: Denver to acquire motels to shelter those experiencing homelessness, June 30, 2021