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.
Transforming Spaces: From Empty Garden Beds to a Place of Peace
On the second floor of Catholic Charities Samaritan House in Denver, two 72-foot garden beds now bring color and life to a space that once went largely unnoticed. The space was previously filled with river rock and soil. With the … Read more
Between Two Countries, One Family
For most of her life, Maria never planned to leave Mexico behind. Her husband had become a U.S. citizen after originally obtaining status through the amnesty program, but Maria continued living in Mexico. She visited the United States regularly and … Read more
Sko Buffs, Go Beyond the Sandwich
Sko Buffs, sko serve! When CU Boulder students showed up at Samaritan House Denver, sandwiches were on the menu—but so were service, connection and a new perspective. The students were part of Sko Serve, CU Boulder’s service program connecting students … Read more
Indonesian Sisters Visit Little Flower Assistance Center, Inspired by a Model of Compassionate Service
Catholic Charities Little Flower Assistance Center recently welcomed two Sisters from Daughter of Our Lady of Queen of the Holy Rosary congregation in Indonesia for a visit centered on learning, collaboration and service. During their time at Little Flower, Sr. Maria … Read more
More Than a Purse: SHE Leads Continues Four-Year Tradition of Giving Back
For SHE Leads Group, empowering women extends beyond professional connections—it also means finding meaningful ways to support women in their community. SHE Leads is a women’s networking organization focused on building relationships, encouraging professional growth and creating opportunities for women … Read more
CU Anschutz Staff Meeting an Essential Need, One Donation at a Time
When Emily Bishop saw a need in the community, she knew it was one she wanted to help meet. Emily, a simulationist with the University of Colorado College of Nursing at Anschutz Medical Campus and a member of the campus … Read more