He brought persistence, dedication and faith to his drive to earn his GED. We were there to assist.
Like all stories Fausto’s story is unique. But, like many we see here at the Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington Education and Workforce Development program, it also shares three factors in common with other success stories we encounter. Those factors —... read more
Helping the helpers: Emergency Assistance Program enables grandma with disabilities to do what she does best
Josephine was working hard to provide for her family. She turned to Catholic Charities after she received word that her electricity was going to be disconnected because she was behind on the payments.
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Catholic response: St. Ambrose donates a van load of warm coats for the Mercy Van; St. Agnes, Christ the Redeemer and St. Timothy students join in
“It is beautiful to see that what began with a few parishioners who saw people in need has now turned into an annual project that brings so many parish groups and families together. These winter coats also come with our prayers, as we keep those who receive these coats in our prayers throughout the year at St. Ambrose parish.”
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Over their heads: Emergency Assistance Program keeps a single mom and her two boys in their home
Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance Case Worker Ruth Guillen, left, and Sheyla. Catholic Charities’ Emergency Assistance Program was there when Sheyla, a 30-year-old single mother of two boys from Woodbridge, needed help. Sheyla (not her real name) was facing a... read more
CAN do: Volunteers help Christ House residents find more than jobs
“A man who hadn’t held down a job in some time and was separated from his children, used what we taught him to get a job and then obtained two promotions and found an apartment where his kids could spend the weekends with him.”
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Once trafficked and abused, Paulina is now safe and can dream again
“I was feeling hopeless and afraid,” says Paulina, a Bolivian native and now new U.S. citizen. “Catholic Charities changed my life.”
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Volunteers: follow Jesus and set healthy boundaries
By Sally O’Dwyer Catholic Charities volunteers come to us primarily because they want to make a difference in the lives of the poor and the vulnerable people we serve. They want to help — without harming the person they serve, or themselves. The key to... read more
Adoption: A lifeline to mothers, babies and new families
Maria contacted Catholic Charities requesting information on making an adoption plan for her child. Within 24 hours of her phone call, one of our pregnancy and adoption counselors drove out to meet with her in person at a local coffee shop. Maria shared that her... read more
Welcoming Mahmoud: Catholic Charities assists refugees adjusting to life in America
There is such a difference between reading news stories about refugees and personally interacting with a person who is a refugee.
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