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 | Karina
Home is defined differently for everyone. It can be where family is, a specific place or memory, or a...
January 17, 2018Story of Hope | Jennifer & Steve
After retiring from the military, Steve was ready for a new beginning with his wife, Jennifer, and their three...
January 17, 2018Story of Hope | Medical Clinic Support
Imagine that you fall off your bike and get a nasty cut. Naturally, you might rush to the Emergency...
January 17, 2018Story of Hope | Jason
Jason is a self-described “extrovert to the max.” You can find him nearly every day at the Marian House...
January 17, 2018Story of Hope | Liz
Being alone and homeless is tough. It’s much more difficult with three young children. Liz had a good amount...
January 17, 2018Story of Hope | Cyndi
Cyndi was adopted when she was three months old. Her mom told her that the first time they saw...
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, 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, 2017Story 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, 2016Story of Hope | Marcy
Marcy held back tears while reading a birthday card that a guest from the Marian House Soup Kitchen (MHSK)...
July 28, 2012