Change and Faith
George Garchar, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties, reflects on change, faith, and his upcoming retirement from Catholic Charities.
Jessica’s Story
Read about how Catholic Charities was able to provide diapers to a woman in need so she could pay for gas to get to her new job and focus on providing for her family.
Connection, Compassion, and Utility Assistance
Read about how a Catholic Charities caseworker helped provide a 96-year old woman with utility assistance, as well as empathy and connection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Habitat for Humanity Collaboration
Catholic Charities was able to collaborate with Habitat for Humanity of East Central Ohio to help a local couple who was losing hope after an extensive medical procedure and a job layoff.
Providing Help & Creating Hope When They’re Needed Most
Read about the many ways Catholic Charities was able to help a local family when the family unexpectedly received emergency custody of five children.
Giving and Receiving
Read about the generous Catholic Charities' client in Portage County who wanted to give back, along with an important message to keep in your mind and heart.