Statement on Racial Justice
“We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life.” ~ Pope Francis, June 3, 2020 At Catholic Charities, our mission teaches …
2020 No Room at the Inn Virtual
Read More“We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life.” ~ Pope Francis, June 3, 2020 At Catholic Charities, our mission teaches …
Catholic Charities Employee Completes the Cycle of Citizenship Sinisha Iticha and his wife Edatu, both refugees from Ethiopia, became naturalized citizens on February 1, 2019 in Des Moines at the Federal Courthouse. The couple arrived as refugees through Catholic Charities …
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) April 2018 Campaign This year, SAAM is celebrating its 17th anniversary with the theme “Embrace Your Voice” to encourage and inform a wider audience on how they can take action to promote safety, …
Join Catholic Charities Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program for awarness, assistance, and prayer for vicitims. Catholic Charities Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program is preparing for various outreach activities for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) this upcoming …
Nicole is a survivor of abuse and trafficking. Catholic Charities Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program (formerly Phoenix House) helped her heal, discover her true value, and start a new life. She shared her dramatic story with United …
By: Harmony Linden, L.I.S.W. Summer break is a time when children have less structure and routine. This might lead to more defiance or new problems with behavior. Sometimes parents feel overwhelmed or anxious about their children when they …
When people think about food pantries, families with young children often come to mind. Catholic Charities Food Pantry serves 547 people over the age of 62 a monthly emergency food box annually. For many senior citizens, their only source …
Many of us can accomplish a lot in 90 days, but what if that is all you had to turn your family’s life around? What if you had a family of 10 and no job, outstanding bills, no …