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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

As the summer comes to a close, it’s time to prepare for the exciting journey of going back to school. For many children and families in the Diocese of Youngstown, this time of year can [...]

Walking for Hope is what each of us does when we wake, and decide to face the world courageously. Each one of our clients is walking for hope by doing what many of us refuse to: asking for [...]

Join us as we work together to end hunger in our communities.

Suzanne called into Catholic Charities looking for help with her gas bill. She was in threat of disconnection and unsure how her and her husband would pay the amount needed to stay on. In March [...]

Miranda called into Catholic Charities seeking help with her gas bill. Her service had been disconnected for approximately 2 days when she reached out for assistance. Miranda had been hopeful she [...]

“Kimberly” came to Catholic Charities to inquire about our First Step program. She had only recently learned that she was seven months pregnant! She had been told by medical professionals that [...]

Mrs. S. is a recently divorced mother getting S.N.A.P. payments (food stamps). She has two kids and a car that occasionally starts. She dropped out of high school in the eleventh grade and worked [...]

Jane is a young mother of a one-year old daughter. Jane does not have a good support system and when she lost her full-time job, she fell behind on her rent and utilities. Caring for her daughter [...]

As we head into the season of thanks and giving; let us celebrate the small joys in our lives, the gift of family and friends; and the beauty of every day miracles. A 28 year old female, [...]