Tragedy turned into generosity by former football player John Griffin and his partnership with LDS church Catholic Charities of Denver and volunteers are quickly distributing 40,000 pounds of food to its shelters and area food banks as families face uncertainty and tighter budgets amid rising food costs this holiday season. A semi-truck delivered 26 pallets … Read more
Jennifer found out she was 10 weeks pregnant in August of 2020. During this time, she was addicted to heroin and methamphetamine and was unsure what her next steps would look like. At 12 weeks pregnant, Jennifer was admitted to a treatment center in Denver. After 60 days in treatment, she was referred and later … Read more
Michelle says singing is a form of worship for her. “I sing all the time,” said the 39-year-old mother. “I sing when I need to drown out my sorrows. God has got me through a lot of things. [He] is my main man.” Michelle is a participant at Marisol Homes, a long-term home and program … Read more
Archdiocesan Housing, Inc., (AHI) which manages 30 properties that house about 3,000 residents, is moving forward on three major projects on Colorado’s Front Range that could add another 147 units of much-needed affordable housing in the years ahead. “We have several projects in the pipeline, but these are our big three today,” said Justin Raddatz, … Read more
As children are back in school and continuing to adjust to their new schedules, one of our experts from St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities of Denver, shares top tips on how to ensure it’s a smooth transition. By Stacie Webb, Psy.D., St. Raphael Counseling Class is now in session! Across the country, … Read more
12 locations across Northern Colorado reflects partnership of parishes with Catholic Charities Denver, CO — (August 10, 2021) — Marisol Family, which has provided material assistance and support services to expectant moms and families with young children in Northern Colorado since 2009, is the new brand and name of the Marisol Family. “The name has … Read more
A statue of Our Lady of Fatima, hand-crafted in Portugal, is on a pilgrimage throughout the Archdiocese of Denver with the hope of restoring faith by encouraging prayers of the rosary. This summer, the statue is headed to the Western Slope and Eastern Plains until the end of August. It will be back in Denver by September in hopes of having a greater reach at parishes and schools. The statue is booked out months in advance, with hosting requirements found on … Read more
Mariana came to Samaritan House 48th for support after another Denver shelter referred her to us. She’s experienced homelessness since a teenager and recently had gallbladder surgery. She is looking for a job and is hoping to someday get married and have a family.
Facility operated by Catholic Charities of Denver to be a center of hope and help Denver, CO — (June 30, 2021) — Samaritan House 48th, providing overnight emergency housing, meals and other services for women, opened today in northeast Denver as part of Catholic Charities’ ongoing commitment to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ … Read more
Nicolle felt scared and ashamed. She was unexpectedly pregnant, and a doctor said she had a high-risk pregnancy. “We both drank a lot,” said the 28-year-old about her and her boyfriend, Ashton, 27. “We didn’t find out until four and a half months pregnant.” She heard about Marisol Health in Denver and she and Ashton … Read more