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.
“Jesus walks through these doors.”
The block that houses Samaritan House in downtown Denver is always humming with activity. From morning until night, volunteers hustle upstairs to help the Catholic Charities team serve meals; generous donors swing by the warehouse to drop off donations and … Read more
The power of a warm brew and the Coffee Crew at Immaculata Plaza
According to national statistics, senior loneliness and social isolation increase the risk of negative health factors by 50%. For seniors at our Catholic Charities Housing properties, forming bonds with others around their homes is a blessing. Flora, Barbara, Pandora and … Read more
Brushes of Love: Caleb’s Eagle Scout Project at St. James
Caleb has always been inspired by the sense of community and service instilled in him through his involvement with the Boy Scouts. When it came time to choose a project for his Eagle Scout rank, he knew he wanted to … Read more
Redefining Family: The Kinship Caregiver Program
The Kinship Caregiver Program at Catholic Charities is a vital support system for caregivers who find themselves raising due to unforeseen circumstances. Whether it is an absense of parents because of death, drug abuse, incarceration or a multitude of reasons, … Read more
“For the first time in a long time, I felt at home”
For Mielson and so many individuals, Samaritan House is a lifeline. Her story of courage and determination began in her home country of Venezuela, where violence became an everyday occurrence. Her journey to the United States was grueling, marked by … Read more
Knights of Columbus at St. Thomas More joins forces, brings more warm clothes than ever before.
The Knights of Columbus Council 10205 at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in Centennial once again sprang into action to bring warmth to our ministries. Their efforts to collect coats and essential items took on new significance in anticipation of … Read more
Our mission is motivated by the call to Christian charity: As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Denver, and inspired by God's love and compassion, Catholic Charities extends the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need.