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.
Archbishop Golka Makes First Catholic Charities Appearance
The SonRise Men’s Breakfast—an annual gathering uniting men in faith, fellowship and purpose in support of Marisol Services—carried particular significance this year with the presence of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila Golka. The event marked his first appearance at a Catholic … Read more
Finding His Way Home Again
After a lifetime of hard work and providing for his family, Joe found himself in a season of life he hadn’t expected. As he grew older, he moved in with family for support. While they cared about him and were … Read more
Finding Purpose on the Mobile Clinic
Jennifer Brady began volunteering with the Marisol Mobile Health Clinic as a way to put her Catholic faith into action through service. What she expected to be a simple role driving the mobile unit on Thursdays quickly became a more … Read more
A World of Stories: Marc Lenzini’s Volunteer Journey
After nearly three decades in the classroom, Marc Lenzini wasn’t ready to stop teaching—or connecting with people. Instead, he found a new classroom in the heart of Catholic Charities, serving families at Marisol Family and the Little Flower Assistance Center. … Read more
From Womb to Tomb
“We’re talking about things that can be challenging. But once people start asking questions, you can see how much they want this information.” Through a growing partnership between Catholic Charities and Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS), Deacon AJ Misiti, … Read more
AARP Volunteers Bring Tax Support to Centro
Each year, tax season brings challenges for many seniors and low-income families — but at Catholic Charities Centro San Juan Diego, it also brings hope. In partnership with AARP, Centro is offering free, reliable tax preparation services through April 11. … Read more