Posts Tagged ‘The Mission’
Giving brings gratitude for family
Giving is important to the Hraban family who often practices gratitude. “Everything we have is a gift from God,” said Janet Hraban, who lives in Windsor with her husband, Jerry, and three daughters. “We are simply giving back to God what is already His.” After the pandemic hit, the family thought about things they could…
Read MoreFamily 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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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…
Read MoreRiders prepare for epic 418-mile bicycle tour dedicated to the homeless
Charity Works: How did you get connected with the team? Adam Dawkins: My uncles, Tom Dea and Tim Dea, got me started with cycling and riding for Team Samaritan House. Spending time with them has been a great blessing for me. CW: What motivated you to join the team? Adam: I love everything about cycling:…
Read More10-year-old donates birthday gifts to shelter
Many 9-year-old kids look forward to a 10th birthday party with great anticipation, imagining the presents, cake and fun with friends. When Ava’s birthday was around the corner, she decided to do something different. Ava, from Fort Collins, wanted to donate her birthday gifts to needy children at the Catholic Charities’ shelter. “I wanted to…
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Ride the Rockies cyclist survives crash, returns to raise funds for homeless
Bicyclist Tom Schwein saw the finish line ahead. He could taste victory after an exhilarating yet grueling six-day, 400-mile tour last year during Ride the Rockies—until his bike came to a sudden stop. A divot in the pavement pole vaulted Schwein over his handlebars and on the ground face first at 30 mph. Few cyclists…
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