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.
April Showers…Bring New Babies
On April 18, the Marisol Health Northern Colorado clinic transformed into a place of celebration, laughter and genuine generosity as the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Bible study in Fort Collins sponsored our April baby shower. From the very start, this … Read more
The Heart of Marisol Family St. Joseph (Fort Collins)
At Catholic Charities Marisol Family St. Joseph, located in Fort Collins, a dedicated group of women brings warmth, hospitality and unwavering commitment to every family who walks through the door. These volunteers—Sharon Carr, Anne Edelstein, Elizabeth Geary, Deb Gillan, Elsa Keys, … Read more
Hope in Five Points
Over 100 years ago, a quiet, relentless woman named Julia Greeley walked the streets and neighborhoods of Denver, pulling a red wagon and offering hope by serving food and supplies to those in need. Today, that same spirit of hope … Read more
Women Supporting Women at Samaritan House 48th
When a group of women from Xcel Energy arrived at Samaritan House 48th, they came ready to serve but they also came to stand beside other women. Part of Xcel Energy’s GROW Business Resource Group, a network at Xcel focused … Read more
When a Scam Looks Real
Scammers May Be Impersonating Catholic Charities and Other Trusted Organizations When Regina came to Catholic Charities, she had already lost $6,000. Everything about her case seemed legitimate. She was given official-looking immigration documents. She attended what appeared to be a … Read more
A Mother’s Love, A Place of Hope
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the quiet strength of mothers who show up each day with love, courage and determination—even when life feels uncertain. At Marisol Family in Fort Collins, Estefania is one of those mothers. Like so many parents … Read more