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.
15 years later, Charities staff member champions life after death
Adrienne Adams has devoted the last 18 years of her professional life to Catholic Charities, partnering with families so they can thrive in our Catholic Charities Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs. “I love helping our families support their children. Our … Read more
Catholic Charities Textile Baling Program: Transforming Scraps into Support
Seven days a week, the Catholic Charities’ Samaritan House warehouse buzzes with activity. Generous folks donate clothing, shoes and small household items; veterans, families and single women who call Samaritan House home access needed clothes and shoes; and people who … Read more
From Homelessness to Hope: Sharon’s Journey to Stability and Success
Sharon*, a resilient single mother of three, faced tremendous challenges over the past few years. In 2022, after moving to the Western Slope, she contracted COVID-19 multiple times, which eventually led to the loss of her job. With nowhere else … Read more
Life as a Divine Gift – Celebrating Fathers
On Father’s Day and all year long, we recognize the important role fathers take in supporting life as a divine gift both in the lives of their children and across the community. Dr. Kevin Tool, obstetrician and gynecologist and longtime … Read more
Celebrating Tracy Harper: Pro Bono Recognition
Tracy Harper, a dedicated immigration attorney at our Catholic Charities immigration ministry, has been recognized with the esteemed 2024 Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Tracy’s commitment and exceptional leadership, particularly in her … Read more
Every Child Pediatrics: Essential Support for Dozens of Samaritan House Families
99% of families who call Samaritan House home each year find and retain permanent housing and do not return to the shelter system. This is thanks to comprehensive case management, which expanded last year when a medical clinic on the … Read more