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 | Sarah F.
“I feel way more confident in myself and my ability to be a mom.” Sarah grew up in a...
March 1, 2019Caritas Corner | A Clearer Picture of Poverty in Colorado
BY ANDY BARTON The Colorado Center on Law and Policy released a report in December entitled “Overlooked & Undercounted...
February 26, 2019
Story of Hope | Judy
“Some days, it is just so hard to be homeless.” Judy had a “normal” life. She had worked in...
February 11, 2019Guest Insights | Hand Out or Helping Hand
BY BOBBI ALMEIDA We have all seen them, people on the side of the road with their homemade cardboard...
January 28, 2019
Guest Insights | Government Employees Can Receive Services
BY ROCHELLE SCHLORTT At Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, we understand just how quickly personal financial challenges can impact...
January 14, 2019
Story of Hope | Russell
“When a person is truly ready to change, Catholic Charities will provide everything you need to change your life.”...
December 18, 2018
Caritas Corner | Christmas Is Not a Comfort Zone
BY ANDY BARTON Amid the celebrations of Christmastime, it is easy to forget that the arrival of Jesus came...
December 17, 2018
Caritas Corner | Catholic Charities: 50 Years – A Look Forward
BY ANDY BARTON Over the past 12 months, the Herald has given Catholic Charities an opportunity to summarize our...
December 14, 2018
Guest Insights | City Adopts Ninth Point Addressing Families in Homeless Response Action Plan
BY ROCHELLE SCHLORTT As we highlighted in last month’s Catholic Charities electronic newsletter, the city of Colorado Springs announced...
November 30, 2018
Guest Insights | ‘Tis The Season
BY BOBBI ALMEIDA It is that time of year again. Time for families to begin making their holiday plans. Children anxiously...
November 21, 2018
Guest Insights | 50 Years – A Look Back: Disaster Response
BY ROCHELLE SCHLORTT Over the years, Catholic Charities of Central Colorado has responded to disasters throughout its 10-county service...
November 20, 2018
Guest Insights | Catholic Charities Jobs Program Builds on Success
BY ROCHELLE SCHLORTT The Life Skills & Career Development Center (LSCDC), a job coaching and placement program for individuals...
November 15, 2018
Guest Insights | 2019-2020 Mini-Grants Applications
BY DAVE SEKEL Mini-grants are available for parish ministry! Apply for support of up to $2,500 for helping our...
November 9, 2018
Caritas Corner | Homeless Need More Than Shelters
BY ANDY BARTON Last January, I spent a day surveying individuals who were living in homeless camps in Colorado...
October 29, 2018
Guest Insights | 50 Years: A Look Back – Art at the Marian House Complex
BY ROCHELLE SCHLORTT You may not have known this, but the Marian House Complex is more than a soup...
October 6, 2018