Faces of Hope
Supporting neighbors. Transforming lives.
As you can imagine, every day at Catholic Charities we meet people who walk through our doors with the most amazing stories. Stories of hardship and challenge, tenacity and persistence. Many of these courageous Coloradans are willing to share their stories. We call them FACES OF HOPE. We hope their stories will encourage you, delight you and inspire you to get involved, learn more and — above all — find the hope in your own life.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
“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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more