Compassion on Purpose
Our blog is a collection of stories, columns, perspectives, and updates about the Catholic Charities of Central Colorado community. Blogs are grouped into Stories of Hope, Caritas Corner, Volunteer Voice, and Guest Insights.
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Story of Hope | Cyndi
Cyndi was adopted when she was three months old. Her mom told her that the first time they saw...
January 17, 2018Volunteer Voice | Bob
“I appreciate the opportunity to serve,” Bob said when asked why he volunteers at the Marian House Soup Kitchen...
January 17, 2018Story of Hope | Overcoming Addiction Together
In 2012, after nearly 16 years of cocaine use, Michelle found herself alone in a shelter in Colorado Springs. ...
January 17, 2018Story of Hope | Sarah K.
After leaving an abusive situation, Sarah ran out of funds before she could find a job and settle down. ...
January 16, 2018Story of Hope | A Journey to Stability
Choosing to leave an abusive relationship can be one of the toughest choices a person can make. It can...
December 29, 2017Volunteer Voice | Spencer Hope Volunteers from Iowa
BY JAY VAN GELDER, YOUTH PASTOR AT HOPE REFORM CHURCH I started going to the Marian House back in...
September 13, 2017Story of Hope | Shirley & Mike
That is what Shirley King has done. After a brief bout of homelessness, Shirley was working to get her...
September 7, 2017Story of Hope | Simone
Simone’s childhood took place somewhere between living with her homeless mother and going in and out of foster care....
July 28, 2017Story of Hope | Terri
BY BRANDI RANDLE Terri knows a little about karma. After being an independent businessman, accused of theft, taking advantage...
June 28, 2017Guest Insights | LSCDC Reaches Milestone: Over 200 Jobs Filled and Counting!
BY ROCHELLE SCHLORTT Catholic Charities of Central Colorado announced today their Life Skills & Career Development Center (LSCDC) has...
June 22, 2017Guest Insights | Families Experience Hunger Every Day
BY ROCHELLE SCHLORTT Hunger Awareness Month is a time to get educated about hunger issues that affect the people...
June 16, 2017Guest Insights | National Family Month
BY ROCHELLE SCHLORTT The time period between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is National Family Month. In 1998, Congress...
May 3, 2017Guest Insights | Catholic Charities Helps 100+ Find Employment!
BY ROCHELLE SCHLORTT In just one year, Catholic Charities Life Skills & Career Development Center has helped over 100...
November 2, 2016Story of Hope | The Hinojosa Family
The Hinojosas found themselves homeless in 2016 after losing everything in a house fire. They survive on a fixed income from...
July 28, 2016Volunteer Voice | CARA Project
Recently, Eric and Ivonne Bass, BIA Accredited Immigration Counselor, spent one week in Dilley, TX providing pro-bono services to...
July 15, 2016