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FACES OF HOPE
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 help of a beautification grant from the Colorado Garden Foundation, staff saw an opportunity to … Read more
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Ashley and Jordan's journey
When the couple lost their daughter to protective services, Ashley and Jordan were devastated. They went to Samaritan House for help to achieve sobriety, regain stability and start anew. Watch this video about their story.
LATEST NEWS
A Shepherd Who Always Asked, ‘How Can I Help?’
By Darren Walsh President & CEO Catholic Charities of Denver As we welcome our new archbishop, I have been reflecting on the leadership of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and, just as importantly, on the friendship and steady support he has offered Catholic Charities of Denver over so many years. Archbishop Aquila was appointed … Read more
Let Your “Yes” This Lent Become Someone Else’s Answered Prayer
Lent has a way of turning the volume down so you can hear what really matters. These forty days invite you to stop circling around yourself and step into mercy, and Catholic Charities gives you a concrete way to do it. Lent is not a spiritual makeover, it’s a return to the heart of the … Read more
A United Witness for Life: Archbishop Aquila Affirms Respect Life Denver
In early 2026, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila offered a powerful affirmation of Respect Life Denver, calling the ministry’s work “essential” to the life and mission of the Church in Northern Colorado. At the heart of his message is a truth that guides Catholic Charities and the Respect Life Ministry every day: human life is sacred … Read more
“That Was My Last Bus Ride”
When Qiana Lee arrived at Samaritan House, she was in the middle of active addiction. “At the beginning, I was feeling my addiction very much,” she said. “I didn’t have any intention of changing.” For the first five months, she continued using drugs and alcohol. At night, she would sit in her car, drape herself … Read more
“You Always Have to Go Forward”
For Bianca, life has always been about moving forward — one determined step at a time. As a single mom of two energetic boys, she has faced seasons of uncertainty, but she has never lost sight of the future she wants for her family. Her journey to Samaritan House Greeley began when she made the … Read more
It’s Never Too Late to Come Home
Hope sometimes begins with a phone call and a servant’s heart ready to answer. Late last year, Deacon A.J. Misiti, Director of Parish Engagement at Catholic Charities, received a call from Shelli Krause and her husband Rich, devout Catholics who were grieving the recent loss of Shelli’s mother, Sara Villano. Deacon A.J. had presided over … Read more
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