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A ministry of presence: Women religious at Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley
Story - June 1, 2021 - By David Werning, Managing Editor Organizing a closet full of clothes can be a daunting and unwelcome chore for someone doing some spring cleaning at home. The thought of putting it off until next spring may be very tempting. Now imagine walking into a facility with 26,000 square feet of floor space filled with hundreds of…
At Mexican camp near U.S. border, asylum-seekers grow more desperate
Story - September 10, 2020 - When Sister Norma Pimentel used to query the needs of asylum-seekers in a tent camp along the Rio Grande in this Mexican border city, they asked for supplies such as utensils and blankets. Now when she speaks with them, they voice fears for their safety and ask about an exit. “We’re moving to a more…
Catholic Charities volunteer continues serving those with disabilities despite pandemic
Story - May 13, 2020 - Over 250 volunteers help Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson advance their mission through selfless giving. While some volunteers continue to assist at Catholic Charities’ three pantries and a handful of other programs, most have had to stay home because of COVID-19. Social distancing and sheltering in place have not slowed volunteer Jenn Minervino, who assists…
Tampa sets up tent city so homeless can shelter in place
Story - April 5, 2020 - Across Hillsborough County, families are hunkering down at home, hoping their isolation will keep them safe from the coronavirus. That isn’t an option for the county’s homeless. With a county-wide order for people to stay indoors now in effect, the city of Tampa is establishing a tent city that will allow up to 100 homeless…
New life and fresh starts
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Story - July 28, 2021 - By Molly Cornish Cordy, Community Engagement Director, Catholic Social Services Gardening isn’t typically the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Alaska. The state is home to three mountain ranges, a cold climate, and long winters. Anchorage, the largest city in the state, is usually in negative temperatures most of the winter. The winters…
Stopping the roller coaster of drug addiction
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Story - July 1, 2019 - Chris Baglin has lived the classic roller coaster life, the ups and downs fueled by an addiction to drugs. Now he says he has left the ride for good, with the help of St. Luke’s Center, an alcohol and drug treatment facility run by Catholic Charities Miami. The drama began early. Since his biological parents…
Want to help someone else this Christmas? Try these giving ideas
Story - December 14, 2020 - The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, forest fires, hurricanes, wars and other events this year have hit the world’s economies hard, leaving many unemployed and unable to pay for rent and even food. As Catholic organizations try to address this overwhelming need, their own resources strained, some people have indicated they would like to help those in…
The only home they’ve ever known: DACA at 10 years
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Story - June 15, 2022 - Note: DACA recipients’ names have been changed to protect their identities. The thrill of being granted DACA protection — the freedom to get a driver’s license, to be eligible for authorized employment, to pay in-state college tuition — might only be overshadowed by the ever-present fear of losing it. On this tenth anniversary of Deferred…
AmeriCorps serving refugees through financial literacy
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Story - January 7, 2019 - AmeriCorps members working with Catholic Charities help refugees resettle in a number of ways, including language, case management and legal aid. But one essential part of their service is providing financial literacy to refugees, helping them toward self-sufficiency. CCUSA incorporated financial literacy into the application for the Refugee Resettlement AmeriCorps Program. The Corporation for National…
CCUSA welcomes Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
News - July 15, 2016 - Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), welcomes the passage of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HR 3700/S3083). “This legislation represents an important step forward related to the provision of affordable housing for all persons and families,” she said. “This law provides more tools to preserve affordable housing,…
A culture of care in rural Idaho
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Story - January 5, 2018 - At the close of Vatican II, Pope Paul VI held up the parable of the Good Samaritan as the model of Catholic spiritual and active life. Inspired by this ideal, Catholic Charities of Idaho (CCI) strives to be the “Good Samaritan” to those most in need here in the Gem State. This work of renewal…
CCUSA sees PROMESA as important step forward for people of Puerto Rico
News - June 9, 2016 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), deeply concerned about the crisis in Puerto Rico, especially its effects on children and those in poverty, sent letters to the House of Representatives urging them not only to pass legislation to allow Puerto Rico to restructure its debt but also to support an amendment to strengthen the bill that directly…