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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Caritas Corner | Four Stories of Homelessness
BY ANDY BARTON Working for Catholic Charities provides me with unique and wonderful opportunities. One of them is this column...
August 25, 2022
Story of Hope | Isabel
“If I didn’t have Catholic Charities, I don’t know where we would be. I am so grateful.” Isabel was...
August 25, 2022
Story of Hope | Henri
“I am making the changes to get the life I have dreamed of.” Henri has seen more than anyone...
August 25, 2022
Caritas Corner | Justice for Children
BY ANDY BARTON Few issues have unified the Catholic and Christian faithful like the fight against abortion. The 1973 Roe...
July 1, 2022
Caritas Corner | Immigration at the Border
BY ANDY BARTON A group called Complicit Clergy has been circulating a video on YouTube recently. In it, they...
May 1, 2022
Caritas Corner | The Blurred Line Between Charity and Enablement
BY ANDY BARTON One of the greatest challenges in humanitarian work is determining when it becomes enablement. At what...
March 16, 2022
Guest Insights | Having An ID is Gold
BY CAMERYN FOX Having an ID is crucial for the success of someone who is navigating hard times. Without...
February 8, 2022
Caritas Corner | Finding Grace in this Advent Season
BY ANDY BARTON One afternoon earlier this month, I received a call from an attorney I know. He explained that...
December 20, 2021
Story of Hope | Tenielle
Tenielle was born in Kingston, Jamaica. At 13 years of age, she left behind her brothers, other family members, and...
November 17, 2021
Caritas Corner | Marian House Continues to Change to Meet the Need
BY ANDY BARTON In a six-year span from 1845 to 1851, starvation and illness took the lives of over...
November 9, 2021
Caritas Corner | Time To Get Back To Work
BY ANDY BARTON At this point in the pandemic, nothing should surprise us. Yet the employment numbers that came out...
November 8, 2021
Story of Hope | Micheal
“It’s my children that keep me going; they are my motivation to move forward and succeed.” Michael grew up...
September 26, 2021
Story of Hope | Diane
“It seemed like there was no hope.” Losing work. Reduction of work hours. Eviction notices. Pain and suffering. Businesses...
September 25, 2021
Caritas Corner | A Tribute to Steve Handen & a Look to the Future
BY ANDY BARTON Many who read this newsletter knew – or knew of – Steve Handen, who died last...
August 4, 2021
Story of Hope | Rodney & Amanda
Amanda & Rodney struggled with addiction, but when that resulted in the loss of their child, they knew it...
July 6, 2021