Story - March 30, 2020 - With stay-at-home orders limiting church gatherings, Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana is in dire need of donated canned goods for its food pantry. Traditionally, church parishes host food drives for the charity during Lent, but without public Masses the pantry is running low. “We are currently very short on our donated items and the demand…

Prayer & Reflection - December 31, 2023 - Luke movingly tells us that as Jesus was approaching his death and entering Jerusalem, He wept over the holy city with these words, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace — but now it is hidden from your eyes” (19:42). In today’s Gospel, however, we hear of a man in Jerusalem to…

Story - August 15, 2015 - “Life is worth living.” Alan can say that with a smile on his face now, a year after conquering schizophrenia and homelessness thanks to St. Joseph House of Hospitality. In February 2011, Alan, a Navy veteran, was looking for a place to start his new life after being discharged from a VA mental health institution.…

Job - September 11, 2024 - Position Summary At Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, we offer more than a job; we provide a meaningful way to contribute to the health of our community. We serve people who are experiencing poverty, crisis, and instability, and joining our team means embarking on a fulling journey with deep purpose. We’re looking for an Income…

News - November 5, 2021 - November 2, 2021 United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20015 Dear Senator, On behalf of Catholic Health Association and Catholic Charities USA, we write to urge you to provide robust funding in the annual Labor Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Bill to support families and communities during this time of recovery…

Job - September 5, 2024 - Position Summary At Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, we offer more than a job. We view our work as contributing to the health of our community and since 2009, our Family Immigration Services team has been committed to providing high-quality, low-cost immigration legal services to immigrants and refugees. When you join us, you are embarking…

Member - August 17, 2015 - Services Adoption services, adult literacy classes, case management services, chronic medical services for low-income and uninsured families, disaster response and recovery services, early childhood education, food distribution services, humanitarian aid for migrants, immigration legal services, maternity home for homeless pregnant women, parenting classes, parish social ministry services, permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals, personal…

Story - January 10, 2019 - The Esperanza Center of Catholic Charities of Baltimore, located in the historic Fells Point neighborhood, welcomes newcomers to the United States and helps them to become citizens. At the Esperanza Center, the immigrant community has access to comprehensive services that are provided via six major programs: 1. Educational Services, including classes in English as a…

Story - June 1, 2021 - By Kat Kelley, MSW, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Catholic Charities of Oregon The humanitarian crisis on the southern U.S. border has garnered national and international attention over the last few years. Images of unaccompanied minors in massive congregate shelters and young families traumatized and weary after crossing multiple international borders – often on foot – have…

News - May 28, 2021 - (Alexandria, Va.) – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) has been awarded over $1.5 million in federal grants from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The funding will be used to support four national AmeriCorps projects, including the COVID-19 Response AmeriCorps grant, the Nutrition Education National Direct program, the Financial Education program and the Family…

News - May 22, 2019 - Alexandria, Va. (May 22, 2019) –Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is pleased to announce that it has received over $1.2 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs. The funding will be used to support four national AmeriCorps projects including…

Story - March 31, 2022 - Catholic Charities Board of Trustees, following an extensive search, has named Sr. Betsy Van Deusen, CSJ, as Catholic Charities’ next Chief Executive Officer. Catholic Charities is one of the region’s largest human services organizations, covering the Albany Diocese’s 14 counties and 10,000 square miles. Sr. Betsy, who for the last nine years has served as…