Catholic Charities believes that through care for the whole person — physical, mental and spiritual well-being, or what the church calls integral human development — everyone can realize their full potential.  

Story - November 8, 2018 - Ashenafi Anota, administration and transportation coordinator for Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), knows how good can come out of disasters. ”I have seen so many volunteers helping at churches and distribution centers,” Ahenafi said. “Even random people who happened to see me at a location have said to me that they would help if we need…

Story - April 1, 2020 - Doris Hollis, a resident of Caritas House Assisted Living, celebrated her 94th birthday March 27. Her family brought a cake and a homemade banner for the special occasion, but there were no hugs. The family sang to her, but their voices were muffled as they stood behind a picture window outside the Baltimore home for…

Member - August 13, 2015 - For over 100 years, Catholic Charities Fort Wayne–South Bend’s mission has been rooted in Christ, providing the hope our brothers and sisters need as they strive for self-sufficiency. That means supporting the vulnerable with something as straightforward as a warm coat or a new job skill, or something as complex as rebuilding an entire life.…

Story - August 17, 2021 - The “human dignity” of Afghanistan’s people “must be respected” amid the chaos in the country, the head of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services said Aug. 17. “The fall of Afghanistan and the departure of its elected leaders are a cause for concern, because of the possible denial of human rights, particularly for women…

Member - August 13, 2015 - For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities in central and southern Indiana has provided help and created hope for those in need. With locations in Indianapolis (www.helpcreatehope.org), Bloomington (www.ccbin.org), Bedford (www.beckysplacebedford.org), New Albany (St. Elizabeth) (www.stecharities.org), Tell City (www.archindy.org/cc/tellcity), and Terre Haute (www.ccthin.org), our agencies offer a variety of programs, including pregnancy and adoption services,…

Story - January 31, 2024 - 2021 marked the beginning of a relationship that helped a reserved teenager experience some remarkable changes, all thanks to an exceptional mentor. Chase was a bit on the shy side. He tried to find his place at Ryves Youth Center with action figures and board games as his social armor. Making friends wasn’t easy –…

Story - September 17, 2018 - For 19 years, I worked for U.S. Government agencies and private businesses in Sao Tome and Cape Verde. In 2013, my family and I (six people) moved to Boston and were able to successfully adjust to life in the U.S. I had always worked in office settings, but in the U.S., due to sudden hardship…

Story - July 16, 2020 - Brittany is a single mom who grew up in poverty and always wanted more for her family. She worked two part time jobs, and she remembers the feeling of standing in the homeless shelter line with her own mom. Brittany decided she wanted a better life for her and her child – so she was…

Prayer & Reflection - December 6, 2022 - Give comfort to my people! Recently at the multi-cultured parish where I serve as Pastoral Administrator, one of our young men from Togo introduced to me a couple from Togo in our gathering area after Mass. Very early that same morning, their 4-year-old son had suddenly died. The family was resettled by an agency in…

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