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.
It’s Never Too Late to Come Home
Hope sometimes begins with a phone call and a servant’s heart ready to answer. Late last year, Deacon A.J. Misiti, Director of Parish Engagement at Catholic Charities, received a call from Shelli Krause and her husband Rich, devout Catholics who … Read more
How Marisol Family Is Lightening the Load for a Mother of Six
Veronica receives much-needed support for her family at Marisol Family at Sacred Heart of Mary in Boulder. During this particularly challenging time in her life, she is provided with diapers and a warm new coat for her infant son. For … Read more
From Grief and Fear to Jade’s Joyful Arrival
The following is a testimony about a client of Marisol Health Northern Colorado: “I want to begin by expressing how deeply thankful I am to Anne Ryals, Alyssa Starkson, Lisa Gesterling, Christina Starkson, Gracie Trujillo, Dr. Kevin Tool, the nurses, … Read more
Marisol Health Mobile On The Move
Catholic Charities of Denver and Save the Storks have officially launched the Marisol Health Mobile, a state-of-the-art clinic on wheels that will bring free, life-affirming healthcare directly to women and families across the Denver metro area. The new mobile clinic—funded … Read more
40 Years of Hope Samaritan House 1986-2026
At the corner of 23rd and Lawrence Streets in downtown Denver, a new banner hangs above Samaritan House, marking a milestone few organizations reach: 40 years of service. As Catholic Charities celebrates Samaritan House’s 40th anniversary this year, it is … Read more
How Threads of Grace are Making a Difference at Marisol Health Northern Colorado
Marci sighs, scanning the room as she tucks the last scraps of fabric into their bins. Other quilters do the same, chatting about ideas for their next project. A trace of nostalgia flickers in her eyes. For over 40 years, … Read more