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Why I Came: One immigrant’s story of traveling to the U.S.
Story - March 6, 2020 - On the last day of March in 1980, as the sun disappeared slowly over San Salvador and the curfew that had been established by the junta a year earlier took effect once again, residents in the city prepared for another long night without electricity or running water. Some families listened to battery-powered radios that offered…
An adoptee’s long search brings the joy of new family
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Story - July 22, 2020 - A few weeks before Christmas, Shari Pasanowic got a holiday surprise: She learned she had an older sister who had been given up for adoption as a baby. Shari was curious but hesitant to hunt for her newfound sibling. “I got nervous, like what if she doesn’t know she’s adopted, or she didn’t know we…
Living the gospel message, one IT problem at a time
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Story - January 10, 2019 - “I.T. is here. I.T. is here to fix your problem.” That’s the greeting staff members receive at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington (CCADW) when Joseph Jackson arrives at their work stations. Jackson, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at age 3 (he’s 28 now), is one of CCADW’s I.T. technicians, and his typical…
No hands now but ours
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Prayer & Reflection - March 18, 2024 - While there is enough similarity in the Bible stories presented in today’s readings for them to be linked, there is an important contrast between the tale of Susanna — righteous, wrongly accused, and ultimately exonerated through the intervention of Daniel in the Old Testament — and the woman caught in adultery and brought to Jesus…
Those who fed others now in food line themselves, driver says
Story - April 8, 2020 - As he delivers canned goods and other staples to archdiocesan food pantries, Don Devlin can see the impact of the coronavirus firsthand. “I’m seeing longer lines of clients,” said Devlin, a driver for archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services (NDS). “And the people who used to donate to the food cupboards are now in those lines.” A…
For those who served, a chance to set and achieve goals
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Story - August 24, 2015 - Anthony had faced down a lot of challenges while serving in Iraq. But successfully finding a full-time job years after returning home is now one of his proudest accomplishments. After returning from serving in the military, Anthony had faced a number of personal difficulties, and found himself living at St. Leo’s Residence for Veterans, run…
CCUSA president, CEO fears impact of expected rental evictions
Story - August 27, 2021 - A national eviction moratorium that protected millions of Americans who have fallen behind on rent payments is unconstitutional, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled. In a 6-3 opinion announced late Aug. 26, the court’s conservative majority agreed with a coalition of landlords and real estate groups who challenged the extension of a moratorium put in place…
Microbusiness programs help fledgling entrepreneurs
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Story - April 21, 2018 - The Refugee Assistance in MicroEnterprise Project in Florida Throughout the Catholic Charities ministry, a small but growing number of agencies have been exploring “microbusiness” programs, providing entrepreneurship training and access to small, credit-building loans for clients who want to start their own business. Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) has partnered with the SunTrust Foundation to support…
La Posada: The urban farmworkers among us
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Story - March 5, 2021 - By Appaswamy “Vino” Pajanor Somewhere between glitz, glamour and coastal charm, North County San Diego farm workers are walking along highways, camping in fields, and clinging to dwindling jobs. Francisco’s morning routine starts at 4:30 a.m. He showers, eats breakfast, grabs a sack lunch, and leaves by 5:45 to make the two-mile commute by foot.…
Wrapround services make a difference
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Story - April 27, 2016 - At Catholic Charities of Tennessee (Nashville), we offer wraparound services because we have experienced that when a client arrives seeking to satisfy one need, another need – or two – often come to light as we sit and talk with the person. For instance, a young lady with limited English was receiving prenatal services at…
The sisters are back: Women religious volunteer at Casa Alitas Welcome Center
Story - June 1, 2021 - By David Werning, Managing Editor When Teresa Cavendish, director of operations for Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona (CCSSOAZ) and director of CCSSOAZ’s Casa Alitas program, announced that “the sisters are back,” the staff shouted with joy. In 2019 women religious had volunteered at Casa Alitas, which serves migrant families who have left their home countries…
Listen for the voice of justice
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Prayer & Reflection - March 15, 2024 - Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious to us, he sets himself against our doings. Today’s reading from the book of Wisdom begins with a reminder of the old saw, “no good deed goes unpunished.” While the “just one” is out there preaching the kingdom of God (arguably a very good thing),…