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Texas Youth Choir Brings Music and Hope to Samaritan House
The sounds of music and encouragement echoed through Catholic Charities Samaritan House this week as a group of high school students from Plano, Texas, shared a special performance with residents and staff. The students, members of the youth choir at Custer Road United Methodist Church, traveled to Denver as part of a service-focused summer trip. … 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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Donations of household and clothing items help Catholic Charities focus on other resources
When Arlene’s husband of 60 years passed away in September after a short illness, she dreaded the process of cleaning his closet. “Clothes are very personal,” she reflected. “Touching them, smelling them, remembering when Kenton wore them last was really difficult. But, I was comforted knowing that someone else would be able to use them … Read more
Mother and son from Samaritan House Fort Collins find success post pandemic
*stock photo used to protect clients’ privacy. The best days at Samaritan House Fort Collins are when our team hears from a family who has been through our program and is thriving. Kendra Bornhoft, Director of Programs in Larimer County, had one of those “best days” earlier this month, when she heard some amazing news … Read more
A great-grandmother finds support for her family — with help from Marisol Family
Lori is in the business of caretaking, so when her 21-year-old granddaughter came to her needing support, including for her three-year-old son, she rushed to their side. But Lori wasn’t the only one to answer the call. Marisol Family, a ministry of Catholic Charities of Denver that offers material assistance to families, was on deck … Read more
Mom receives dietary and maternal support at Samaritan House
Krystal was growing accustomed to a ten-minute walk to the Samaritan House cafeteria for breakfast instead of the 30 seconds it used to take. With five-month-old daughter Neveah in tow, she was often stopped by other residents who looked forward to the baby’s gleaming smile to start their days. “I am naturally an introvert, but … Read more
Former teacher and veteran, Howard, seeks housing
Howard is a Colorado native, proud Vietnam veteran and advocate of good children’s books. “I was a first-grade teacher,” Howard said outside Samaritan House downtown. “When I got out of Vietnam, I decided to become a teacher and so I went back to school.” Howard said he served in the military from 1971-1974. Afterward, he … Read more
VIDEO: Rachel and family flourish at ECE
With Catholic Charities supporting her, Rachel keeps moving onward and upward, including her two sons attending its Early Childhood Education centers. “If my son Liam wasn’t in Head Start program before going into kindergarten, he wouldn’t be where he is at now,” Rachel said about her 6-year-old son. “I feel like he was already ahead … Read more
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