It goes without saying the pandemic has caused many hardships, most of all the hardship of cutting us off from one another. This has sharpened our focus and awareness of our true treasures in this life – each other. The church, in her wisdom, has long known about our true treasures. For over forty years …
Read More“After doors shut, one after another, you opened doors for me and I am very grateful. I was homeless and you helped me to get an apartment and a job. It’s giving me confidence to take care and provide for my children. I am doing way better thanks to all the support. I just appreciate …
Read More“We’ve never had to ask before, but would be so grateful just to get food and diapers for our baby. Because of the pandemic, we’ve both lost jobs and are behind on rent. We hope and pray that things will get better for everyone!” Never before have the signs of Spring been more welcome, filling …
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The PREPARES (Pregnancy and Parenting Support) parish based program provides, free of charge, child essentials including diapers, wipes, clothing, food, toys and books as well as supportive services such as housing referral, parenting classes and trained volunteer companions. While not yet in all parishes, the bishops of our state hope to expand PREPARES in order …
Read MoreDear Friend of CCS/CHS, “It’s such a blessing to have an organization that cares for the unlovables and picked us up and put us in a safe environment. The most wonderful thing that ever happened to me in my life. The pandemic is terrifying to me.” These poignant words are from Helen, a medically fragile …
Read MoreWe received the devastating news late on a Saturday evening in February that the COVID-19 had taken a foothold in our region. By that Monday morning, based on CDC and Health Department directives, we had revised and implemented immediate changes to how our caregivers serve our vulnerable, medically fragile clients who live alone in the …
Read MoreAt no time has the reality been so stark that we truly are the “only family” to thousands of brothers and sisters in need like Miss Helen. With the intensified perils of this pandemic, we’re asking for your help. Help that will save lives. We’re thrilled to let you know that thanks to a generous donor, …
Read More“Being homeless makes you mostly scared about being alone. Thank God for CCS – you are my only family.” With the intensified health perils of the pandemic, your immediate help is needed. Help to make certain that we are able to care for our poor and vulnerable “family” members, especially high risk elders in our …
Read More“I promise never to forget all the people who encouraged me and helped me… Thank you all. Please keep up the fight. People like me really need you.” These words of client gratitude remind me now, more than ever, that your partnership in our mission of mercy is needed to embrace the poor with hands …
Read MoreHomeless Seniors. Think of those two words. These are words we never thought we would see together. But go into any one of our shelters and you will see gray-haired men and women in wheelchairs and walkers, guests with weathered faces who are incontinent and unsteady on their feet and frail seniors with disabilities who …
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