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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, [...]

A few short months ago, Darren visited our Ravenna office seeking assistance with groceries.  Our staff was able to set him up with an appointment for a food pantry order so that his family of 4 [...]

  On a warm, rainy spring day, Dave, Anne and their three children walked into our Catholic Charities agency.  Dave and Anne began to tell their story to a Catholic Charities case worker.  [...]

Imagine being a single mother of four. . . and then imagine being homeless.   That was the situation “Destiny” had found herself. While she felt like she was making good decisions at the [...]

Jackie is a new mom.  Jackie recently lost her full time position because she had missed too many days while taking care of her infant.  Her employer was kind enough to offer her an alternative [...]