Catholic Charities of Denver

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Your future in education starts here! Apply online before our Virtual Career Fair, or simply call us to apply over the phone or ask questions. Visit our website for all the details! #CareerFair2024 #EducationCareers #CatholicCareers

Vicki Owens, Emmaus Catholic Hospice CEO and Chief Nursing Officer, describes the gifts and dignity provided through the Emmaus home hospice care teams. “They are doing the beautiful work of God and our Lord, and their hands, their hearts, their feet are bringing a beautiful and a very sacred gift to patients and truly honored to be in that space.”   Listen to the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gUxbnPFq

Catholic Charities disaster experts are on the ground in communities affected by Hurricane Helene, helping to coordinate distribution of desperately needed supplies to those affected. Learn more about their relief efforts and how you can help: https://bit.ly/4eMHZPp

The Annual Gathering is always a joyful opportunity to connect with and learn from our Catholic Charities peers across the country. This year's was no exception, with interesting, timely workshops, compelling plenaries, spiritual refreshment—and plenty of time for networking and fun! We are incredibly grateful to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City for hosting us and sharing the very best of their city and ministry with us. Thank you to our event partners, Provisio and Salesforce, and all our sponsors and exhibitors, for making the event a success. We look forward to coming together again in Puerto Rico for the 2025 Annual Gathering!

🩵 Monday Mental Health Tip | Suicide Prevention Month 🩵 As we close out Suicide Prevention Month, let’s remember that sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer is connection. You don’t have to have all the answers or the perfect words. Often, just being present and listening without judgment is enough. Tip of the Week: ✨ Reach out to someone today. A simple conversation can be the first step toward hope. You don’t need to have all the answers, but you can be a lifeline. Let others know they matter. ✨ It’s okay to ask for help, and it’s okay to offer it. 💬 A small act of kindness can make a world of difference. Resources: 📞 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 📱 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 🌐 Local mental health services are available. Don’t hesitate to connect with us at St. Raphael Counseling if you or a loved one needs support. Together, we can make a difference. 🩵 #SuicidePrevention #YouMatter #MentalHealthMatters #Counseling #WeAreHereForYou

A project intended for 271 women to feel more at home at Samaritan House 48th has has come full circle as we celebrated the final phase and its completion today. These innovative private spaces, also called Domes, are one of the first of their kind to be built in the nation. They were meticulously designed and constructed to offer a more dignified and secure living environment for individuals seeking refuge and support within the congregate space. "These Domes are more than just walls, they are containers for humanity. They offer each person a chance to have a place to call their own, even if only for a little while," said Deputy Director of Homelessness Resolution and Housing Stability at HOST, Jeff Kositsky. Thank you to the City of Denver for your partnership, and a special thank you to the participants and staff who remained ever so patient and steadfast during the renovations. It was all worth it! Take a look at the last slides for the before and after! ➡

An unforgettable evening of community and generosity at Sam's Supper on Saturday night! A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us at Mile High Station to support Samaritan House and all of the amazing people who reside there. We hope you had just as good of a time as we did ✨🤠

A Post on Grief 💌 Grief doesn’t disappear with time—it changes shape. Imagine your grief as a ball inside a box. The box has a pain button on one of its sides. When you first experience loss, the ball is large and constantly hits the button, triggering overwhelming feelings of sadness, anger, or hurt. It feels as if the pain is constant, with little relief. As time passes, the ball gradually shrinks. It still moves around in the box, but it hits the pain button less often. Some days, the ball will bump into it hard, and you’ll feel as if you’ve been thrown back into the intensity of loss. On other days, the ball will roll around without hitting it at all. The ball may never disappear, but as it becomes smaller, the moments of sharp pain become less frequent. Grief is unpredictable and personal, but understanding that it can shrink while still occasionally pressing on that pain can help us show ourselves more compassion. If you’re going through grief or supporting someone who is, remember that the pain might be there, but over time, it becomes more manageable. 💙 You're not alone, there is help. Included is an image from Mel Dillon-Dohn demonstrating the Grief in Box Analogy made popular by Lauren Herschel

We were thrilled to have a Catholic Charities of Denver team join us in serving the poor with Christ in the City! Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who join us every Wednesday in Denver and Philadelphia to share friendly and uplifting conversations with our homeless friends!