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Small Hands, Big Impact: Third Graders Lead Little Flower Food Drive
The holiday season came with a powerful lesson in leadership, compassion and Catholic identity for the third grade class at Notre Dame Catholic Parish and School in Denver. Under the guidance of their teacher, Mrs. Alaina Gonzales, 23 students sponsored and coordinated a school-wide food drive to support Catholic Charities Little Flower Assistance Center—collecting nearly … 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.
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From Samaritan House to Early Childhood Education, Diega and her family embark on a new chapter
In 2019, Diega and her family arrived in Denver from Honduras. The adjustment to a new city, new language and new culture was challenging, but thanks to the support from the Samaritan House team, they were soon able to find stability and a place to call home. It was at Samaritan House where Diega first … Read more
Valentine’s Day Spotlight on Service
Thomas and Anita have been married for more than 20 years. They spend their Thursday afternoons volunteering together at Marisol Family St. Bernadette’s in Lakewood. Thomas and Anita have two children of their own. They chose to volunteer together at Marisol Family because they wanted to give their time to a ministry that helps young … Read more
St. Valentine’s Apartments in Loveland: A Light at the End of the Tunnel
St. Valentine’s Apartments, the latest housing project from Catholic Charities Housing, is providing a light at the end of the tunnel for individuals struggling with homelessness in Loveland, Colorado. The project, which began five years ago in partnership with the City of Loveland, began accepting residents in late December 2023, with full occupancy expected in … Read more
At 93, Marie is still on her daily mission to “make someone happy”
At the age of 93, Marie Saavedra has spent the last 29 years working at the Samaritan House warehouse in downtown Denver, continuing her days offering her warm heart to those seeking it. Marie always believed that compassion was the key to a happy life. “Every day, I wake up excited to go to work. … Read more
Catholic Charities Hires Key Leaders for Marisol Health Northern Colorado and Provides Updates on New Clinic’s Progress
Catholic Charities is excited to announce the hiring of exceptional individuals who will lead the operations at the new Marisol Health Northern Colorado clinic, set to open its doors in Spring 2024. Sharon Keck has been named clinic director, and Lisa Gesterling has joined as the certified nurse midwife. These additions to the team, along … Read more
Rallying Hearts: Christ the King Church’s Remarkable Response to Urgent Donation Needs
“For I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty, and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” Matthew 25: 35-36 In response to the increasing number of people in need throughout Colorado, … Read more
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