Posts Tagged ‘Samaritan House’
Samaritan House shelter expands capacity for women experiencing homelessness
Need in Denver has exploded during pandemic; Building blessing, ribbon cutting celebrates expanded space Denver, CO (May 14, 2021)— Samaritan House in Denver today celebrated the expansion of services for women seeking shelter, nutritious meals and support services with a blessing and ribbon-cutting by Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez of the Archdiocese of Denver. “God, the…
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Terry Peltes: Join in the compassionate outreach at Samaritan House
“Some of the ladies we serve have been victims of domestic abuse or have mental health issues and some have just experienced the terrible misfortune that we all pray never comes to anyone we know or love. They are young, old and in-between and they are all scared, sad, completely vulnerable, desperate, and living on…
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Finding the shoe that fits
Volunteers are integral to the success of Samaritan House. We wouldn’t be able to open our doors to our neighbors without tremendous community support. A great example of answering the call is the Peltes family, who began volunteering at Samaritan House with Saturday morning meal service and expanded their efforts in many directions. Terry Peltes is now on a mission…
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Samaritan House turns schoolhouse after partnership paves way for online learning
When schools suspended in-person learning during COVID-19, Angelina felt unprepared to teach her teenage boy and 6-year-old son at the same time, especially while staying at a shelter. “They have totally different learning needs,” said Angelina, 40, from the Samaritan House shelter in Denver. “Having them both inside the room at one time was a…
Read MoreSamaritan House shelter braces for record-breaking storm
Women, families will not be turned away as snowstorm hits Denver; staff prepare meals and blankets Denver, CO—(March 13, 2021)—Samaritan House staff mobilized to collect blankets, prepare extra meals, and stock up on snow removal before a record-breaking storm is anticipated to send more women and families seeking safety and warmth inside its downtown…
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Inspiration takes shape inside women’s shelter
Local artist’s affirming artwork will lift and empower women A local Denver artist transformed the entryway of the women’s dorms inside Samaritan House shelter by painting welcoming and colorful murals, designed to inspire hope for women experiencing homelessness. The women’s dorms inside Samaritan House, a ministry operated by Catholic Charities of Denver that’s the largest…
Read MoreSamaritan House shelter prepares to shelter more women, assembles new beds
Volunteers to assemble furniture as part of renovations; shelters prepare for more women amid cold Denver, CO—Samaritan House shelter in Denver is gathering volunteers to prepare new warm beds, lockers and furniture today after renovations continue to shelter more single women experiencing homelessness. Meanwhile, as historic bitter cold temperatures hit Denver, preparations are made to ensure women have a safe…
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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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