Stories Connect You To Our Mission
These inspiring stories of clients, volunteers, and donors only represent a small portion of all the beautiful and uplifting moments that happen at Catholic Charities of Central Colorado.
A single mother struggling to put food on the table. A father trying to make a better life for his kids. A family trying to escape homelessness. We serve individuals and families facing all kinds of challenges. Our goal is to help each person achieve stability. Read these Stories of Hope to learn more about what we do.
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Story of Hope | Monica & Jaime
“Without Catholic Charities, my son would not have the future he has now.” Family is everything to Monica. With...
September 17, 2022
Story of Hope | Jorge & Abby
“It was a long road, but it’s looking better each day.” Jorge and his mother, Abby, were living a...
September 12, 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
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
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
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
Story of Hope | Michael
Rochelle Schlortt – February 2022 “I could live in a cardboard box, but I needed stability for my kids.”...
June 17, 2021
Story of Hope | Mike
“Catholic Charities accepted me for who I am and why I was there.” Mike moved in with his mother...
May 17, 2021
Story of Hope | Dennis
Dennis was referred to Catholic Charities by Our Lord of Glory Church. He was disoriented, confused, and it was...
January 28, 2021
Story of Hope | Tragedy to Triumph
Rhea was ready for a new start. Her marriage of nine years had ended, and she wanted to get...
October 24, 2020
Story of Hope | Josh, Amanda, and Alaina
“Every day, I am thankful for Catholic Charities.” Josh and Amanda were experiencing difficult times – some due to...
September 25, 2020
Story of Hope | Susan
“The program has helped me achieve the goals that I have set, and my Family Life Coach has walked...
September 18, 2020
Story of Hope | Magaly
Three years ago, Magaly picked up a flier for an English as a Second Language (ESL) class offered through...
July 28, 2020