Shelter Services
Family reunites during stay at The Mission
Couple finds second chance and stable home after pursuing help at Fort Collins shelter After successfully completing the family shelter program at The Mission, Andrew can’t wait to give back. “It was a good program. We’re very thankful for it,” he said of he and his wife Victoria’s experience at the shelter in Fort…
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Behind the seams, “sewing lady” creates cloth masks to donate to Catholic Charities
Hundreds of masks created by volunteers provide protection amid COVID-19 At the Samaritan House homeless shelter, Claudia became known as the “sewing lady.” More than teaching a new skill to residents, she became their companion, offering a friendly face and a chance to help them build confidence. “That’s why I like teaching—I’m helping them to…
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES TAKES LEAD ON WOMEN’S SHELTER AT DENVER COLISEUM
Denver’s largest provider of shelter for single women follows CDC-compliant conditions during pandemic After planning and coordinating with the City of Denver and area shelter providers, Catholic Charities of Denver—the largest provider of shelter for single women experiencing homelessness in Denver—took the lead in operating a 24/7 auxiliary shelter for up to 300 women…
Read MoreCatholic Charities takes lead of women’s shelter at Denver Coliseum
Denver’s largest provider of shelter for single women pursues CDC-complaint conditions during pandemic Denver, CO—April 20, 2020—After planning and coordinating with the City of Denver and area shelter providers, Catholic Charities of Denver — the largest provider of shelter for single women experiencing homelessness in Denver — is taking the lead in operating a 24/7…
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Faces of Hope: Carlos
“Samaritan House opened their door to us. It was a blessing. And all the people – they care about you. They are givers and they always leave you with a smile. I’m renting an apartment now with two other men who were also staying at Samaritan House. The timing worked perfectly. Our foundation is stronger…
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Nehimiah
“The struggle is real. It’s a long story, but I wanted my son. I was going through a divorce, and she kicked me out. I went through a lot of hard work and then job terminations. Now my son and I are moving into a two-bedroom apartment. It’s so awesome. I’m cleaning our room at…
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Aaron
I came to The Mission veteran program on January 4. I’m originally from the southeast, Georgia. I served in the Army from 2008 to 2011. I did maintenance on the whole patriot missile system. I kept everything in working order. It was definitely an experience. I loved it. Every day you learned something new. You’re…
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Molly
“I’m Molly and this is my family. My husband and three children and I have been staying here at Samaritan House shelter. But we had some cake today to celebrate—we’re moving out. We got housing through Salvation Army and we’re moving soon. It’s a three-bedroom, two-bath apartment. Samaritan House has been very helpful. They made…
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Faces of Hope: women’s shelter
I’m 31 years old. I had a fiancé once, but he committed suicide. I also had a job at Good Times. Then my brother, who is mentally ill and schizophrenic, got my keys and took off with my car. My ID and wallet were in there. I lost it all. We had no other choice…
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Rick
I’m Rick and this is my daughter, Marie. She’s 7 years old. We’re moving in to our own apartment this week. We’ve been staying on the family floor at Samaritan House shelter until we could get back on our feet. I was kicked out of my Lakewood apartment and we ended up in a hotel.…
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