Posts Tagged ‘Samaritan House’
Faces of Hope: Adela
Adela and her 16-year-old son are refugees. Originally escaping the violence and poverty in Rwanda, they migrated to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC is one of the poorest countries in the world, with no opportunities for them. In addition, it was equally dangerous for the family. They came to America with hopes…
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Mom welcomes newborn while at Samaritan House shelter
Two weeks before Jessica, 25, delivered her baby girl, she prepared a crib in her room at Samaritan House shelter. “I don’t know what I’d do without Samaritan House,” she said. “It’s a very calm environment. They really do help you get off your feet.” Jessica, 25, was frightened when she first came to Denver…
Read MoreWomen’s organization to deliver 2,000 pairs of socks, masks to Denver shelter
Samaritan House recipient of CampExperience donation to help families experiencing homelessness Denver, CO—Thousands of Bombas socks, as well as 100 protective masks for children, will be delivered Friday to residents of the Samaritan House homeless shelter in Denver, via a colorfully-painted camper van traveling around the state. Samaritan House, a shelter for men, women and…
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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…
Read MoreThe Westin Denver Downtown culinary team to prepare traditional Thanksgiving meal for Samaritan House shelter
Media Contact: Nissa LaPoint, public relations manager nlapoint@ccdenver.org Denver, CO — Volunteers and The Westin Denver Downtown staff will serve a culinary Thanksgiving Day meal to hundreds of people at Catholic Charities’ Samaritan House shelter who are experiencing homelessness. For the 18th year, the hotel is partnering with Catholic Charities of Denver to give back…
Read MoreRededication of Samaritan House shelter family floor planned for Oct. 16
Denver, CO—Supporters and local officials will attend a rededication event inside Samaritan House shelter downtown after construction crews completed a major renovation project in September. The more than 30-year-old shelter building underwent major remodeling on its family floor this summer to accommodate the rise in demand for shelter in the city and update the aging…
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Faces of Hope: Ramona
“I came to Samaritan House a year ago. I got clothing, food and started taking classes. After getting to know staff, they brought up my self-esteem. I didn’t think I had accomplished anything. I guess you don’t always see it, but others do. They’ve actually taught me a lot of skills—dealing with myself and being…
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Sherrell and Tiffany
Today our family is moving out of Samaritan House shelter. We found an apartment! We’re used to paying $525 for rent. Now we’re paying $1,350. The apartment has a lot of pluses. The boys will go to a good school in our neighborhood. We left our hometown in Illinois to seek a better life for…
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Family finds hope together
Fawn, a former resident of Samaritan House, stands inside her and her children’s former room at the shelter.
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Shelter youth told to ‘Look to the horizon’
“Look to the horizon,” said Captain James Zielinski (Captain Jim), as he coached Sabrina while sitting in the United Airlines Flight Simulator. That was the message sent to her and other young residents of Samaritan House shelter as they had the opportunity to soar to new places on March 4. The youth were among the…
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