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.
Before the Doors Open: The Heart Behind Nearly Half a Million Meals
Before the first guest steps into the dining room, before the clatter of utensils, the hum of conversation and the warmth of a shared meal, quiet, holy preparation takes place in the kitchen at Samaritan House Fort Collins, a shelter … Read more
From Hardship to Hope: Juliana’s Second Chance Begins at Marisol Homes
At just 23 years old, Juliana has lived through more challenges than many face in a lifetime. Her journey has been shaped by hardship and resilience and by a growing belief that God is not finished with her story. “I’ve … Read more
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Meeting the Need in Southwest Denver
Last month, our partnership with the Southwest Food Coalition became a lifeline for families in Southwest Denver. Three moms from our Garfield Early Childhood Education (ECE) center joined several Catholic Charities staff members to organize and distribute a bi-monthly food … Read more
A Harvest of Hope at Centro San Juan Diego
“Together Planting Gratitude, Harvesting Love” perfectly captures the heart of an annual tradition at Centro San Juan Diego, a ministry of Catholic Charities, that promotes the common good of the Hispanic community through education, family support, integration and leadership training. … Read more
Walking the Walk: Jerry’s Mission to Support Moms Through Marisol Health
For longtime Colorado native Jerry, his faith and pro-life convictions have always gone hand in hand. “I’ve always had a strong passion against abortion and for the protection of life,” he said when asked what drew him to Marisol Health, … Read more
A Family Finds Healing Through St. Raphael Counseling
After struggling to find the right fit with other Catholic and Christian counselors, Christine Jensen was matched with a therapist at St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities of Denver that integrates professional mental health care with the truths … Read more