Volunteer Spotlight
Faces of Hope: Lena
Categories: Charity-Works, Charity-Works-Page, Faces of Hope, Home-Stories, Testimony, Volunteer Spotlight
In Lena’s life, Catholic Charities was not simply the provider of food and clothing during challenging times. They restored her hope and faith in Jesus Christ. Lena, a proud Catholic…
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A time to give: Adopt-A-Family donors bring joy to families, individuals
Categories: Charity-Works, Charity-Works-Page, Home-Stories, Testimony, Volunteer Spotlight
Cars lined a parking lot in Denver to drop off loads of gifts destined for the homes of families, seniors and individuals not able to afford a Christmas this year.…
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Young volunteer collects hundreds of blankets for shelters
Avery shared with her parents her exciting new idea—launch collection drives and keep warm those experiencing homelessness. Her initial idea of giving her blankets away sprouted to a community project where her…
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Riders prepare for epic 418-mile bicycle tour dedicated to the homeless
Categories: Charity-Works, Charity-Works-Page, Home-Stories, Shelter Services, Testimony, Volunteer Spotlight
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.…
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Girl Scout donates cookies to women’s shelter
Categories: Charity-Works, Charity-Works-Page, Faces of Hope, Home-Stories, Testimony, Volunteer Spotlight
Six-year-old Ellie brought a special delivery to the Samaritan House Women’s Shelter: 48 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. “Everybody loves cookies,” said Mike Sinnett, vice president of shelter and community,…
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10-year-old donates birthday gifts to shelter
Categories: Charity-Works, Charity-Works-Page, Faces of Hope, Home-Stories, Testimony, Volunteer Spotlight
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…
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Denver duo lend hand in Louisiana flood recovery
Categories: Charity-Works, Charity-Works-Page, Volunteer Spotlight
Denver disaster relief managers travel to devastated area, urge support for victims Two experienced disaster case managers traveled to Baton Rouge, La., from Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of…
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