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.
Doing Something Radical
Will Hayes is a first-year Jesuit novice who is on a mission to Samaritan House, committed to working with the poor and helping those who need an extra helping hand. With one more year of service ahead of him before … Read more
“The community garden is not a community garden without everyone’s grain of sand”
The seniors at Mulroy Day Center utilize programs offered to build a tighter knit community. Whether it be a game of chess or dominoes or a meal shared, community is at the heart of Mulroy’s mission. In May, the tight … Read more
Candi Wilson: Teaching the Next Generation Since 1995
“I love the way they run to me, eager to start their day. I cherish these moments.” For Candi Wilson, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing the look of eagerness on her students’ faces when they arrive at school … Read more
Marisol Miles Delivers Diapers, Smiles…and Cookies
Before he was born, Mateo’s family moved from Honduras to Colorado for a brighter future. In the eight years since their move, they have experienced challenges, as well as the joys of new life. With growing children to care for … Read more
Catholic Charities ministries hit the big screens displaying ‘awful bigness’ ideas
Clyfford Still spent much of childhood thinking how the vastness of the lands surrounding him could offer plentiful resources to others. He later reflected on his experiences as a child that taught him to respect the “awful bigness of the … Read more
CANDI WILSON: TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION SINCE 1995
“I love the way they run to me, eager to start their day. I cherish these moments.” For Candi Wilson, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing the look of eagerness on her students’ faces when they arrive at school … Read more