Shelter Services
Former teacher, veteran at Samaritan House looks forward to 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…
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Fort Collins volunteer receives ‘He Comes to Serve’ award
If ever there is a more committed and valued volunteer, Skip Colyer is it in Larimer County. When the sunlight breaks over the morning sky, Skip is already at Samaritan…
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VIDEO: Couple finds stability, faith and new beginnings at Samaritan House Fort Collins
Categories: Charity-Works, Charity-Works-Page, Faces of Hope, Home-Stories, Samaritan House, Shelter Services, Testimony
Jordan and Ashley came to Samaritan House Fort Collins in crisis last year. With their little daughter in hand, they begged staff to ensure she was safe while they overcame…
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PHOTOS: Samaritan House recognizes Juneteenth
Categories: Charity-Works, Charity-Works-Page, Home-Stories, Samaritan House, Shelter Services, Testimony
Samaritan House held an event for participants and staff in honor of Juneteenth, a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Everyone enjoyed a barbecue lunch…
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PHOTOS: Samaritan Cycling rides 400 miles to raise funds for Samaritan House
Categories: Charity-Works, Charity-Works-Page, Home-Stories, Shelter Services, Testimony
Samaritan Cycling finished the six-day Ride the Rockies bicycle tour in June, trekking more than 430 miles. The cyclists dedicate their rides to raising funds for Samaritan House shelters. Learn…
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You can help care for women in need: Women’s Care Project launches
Categories: Charity-Works, Charity-Works-Page, Home-Stories, Shelter Services, Testimony
Maintaining dignity starts with the basics—fresh and clean undergarments. Catholic Charities has launched the Women’s Care Project to show the women we serve in our shelters and programs that we…
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Catholic Charities welcomes mom with open arms
Categories: Charity-Works, Charity-Works-Page, Faces of Hope, Home-Stories, Shelter Services, Testimony
Looking back, Tinasia describes her brief stint with homelessness as a blessing in disguise. If the pregnant mom of three did not face challenges, she wouldn’t have experienced the life-transforming…
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Shelter employee inspires hope in others
Categories: Charity-Works, Charity-Works-Page, Faces of Hope, Home-Stories, Shelter Services, Testimony
Sandra arranges a bed with fresh sheets to ensure the next woman to walk through the doors of Samaritan House 48th feels comfort from the smell of laundry detergent from…
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With Samaritan House, mom finds new start for her family
Categories: Charity-Works, Charity-Works-Page, Faces of Hope, Home-Stories, Shelter Services, Testimony
The mother stacks a folding stroller—her last belonging—in the trunk of her black Kia parked outside Samaritan House. “We’re going to go see our new apartment,” she exclaims to her…
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Faces of Hope: Kelly
Categories: Charity-Works, Faces of Hope, Home-Stories, Shelter Services, Testimony
Kelly just keeps moving forward. She sees her time at Samaritan House 48th as one stop along her destination to stable living. “I’m here for now but this is not…
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