Bon Appetit! Local nonprofit partnership supports refugee employment
12 newcomers from CCC’s refugee resettlement program are cooking their way to self-sufficiency
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Sep 102 min read
Bridging Language Barriers
Werther Blanco is a natural storyteller. Blanco, who lives and works in the Hampton Roads area, is an interpreter for Commonwealth...
Aug 201 min read
A Call for Reassurance: Senior Services At CCC
Carol has always loved living alone. After retiring from a full-time career, she continued to find ways to stay engaged in her community...
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Oct 161 min read
7 Tips for Helping Your Child with Bullying
If you suspect that your child is being cyberbullied or bullied, it's important to take action
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Sep 261 min read
Bon Appetit! Local nonprofit partnership supports refugee employment
12 newcomers from CCC’s refugee resettlement program are cooking their way to self-sufficiency
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Sep 102 min read
Bridging Language Barriers
Werther Blanco is a natural storyteller. Blanco, who lives and works in the Hampton Roads area, is an interpreter for Commonwealth...
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Aug 281 min read
Back to School Blues? Mental Health Tips for a New School Year
As the new school year begins, it’s important to prioritize both our children’s and our own mental health . Below are some tips...
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Aug 281 min read
Sending your kid off to college? Mental Health Tips for Parents
As parents, it's natural to feel a mix of emotions as your child embarks on this new chapter. Here are some evidence-based tips from the...
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Aug 201 min read
A Call for Reassurance: Senior Services At CCC
Carol has always loved living alone. After retiring from a full-time career, she continued to find ways to stay engaged in her community...
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Jul 301 min read
A Joyful New Beginning: A Foster Care Story
In May of 2021, just before turning seventeen, Melissa’s life was turned upside down. She and her fifteen-year-old brother were called to...
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Jul 291 min read
Spotlight on Foster Care's Independent Living Program
CCC’s Independent Living Program helps youth from foster care become self-sufficient as they reach adulthood.
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Jul 171 min read
Rug of Gratitude
In the fall of 2021, the Ishan family fled Afghanistan to seek safety in the United States. CCC met them at the airport and supported...
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Jul 151 min read
Strength to Change
Mark did not believe that anger management classes were necessary. There was no violence in his home, just a few raised voices. Yet, the...
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Jun 274 min read
A message for fellow refugees: 'Don't give up'
Sona Rahmani lost everything when she fled her home in Afghanistan. As she builds a new life in Roanoke, she wants to remind fellow refugees
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Jun 181 min read
Perseverance Paid Off: One Woman’s Journey out of Debt and into a Home of her Own.
It was a journey that required patience and perseverance, but she remained committed throughout
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Jun 132 min read
Resettled and Reunited: A Refugee Journey
Roshan was 12 when the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Chaos and fear filled the streets. Twice the Taliban interrogated Roshan’s...
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May 212 min read
Support for the Unsheltered in Hopewell
On a chilly morning this spring, Supportive Housing Supervisor, KeKe Cody, attended a breakfast for unsheltered individuals in Hopewell
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May 72 min read
A Day on Capitol Hill - Reducing Recidivism through Mental Health Counseling
In April, Jessenia Pagan, CCC Behavioral Health Program Manager, attended a Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill
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Apr 192 min read
Keep Kids Safe
CCC counselor, Jessenia Pagan, provides tips on prevention, recognizing signs and what to do with child abuse. Prevention Know the...
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Mar 271 min read
Housing Surge Success
In September 2023, CCC and partner agencies in the Greater Richmond area teamed up for a housing surge. The goal? To connect 50 households t
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Mar 211 min read
Homelessness in Greater Richmond Winter 2024 Point-in-Time Snapshot
On the night of January 24 and the morning of January 25, 2024, CCC's homeless services team participated in the Richmond and Greater...
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Mar 131 min read
Change a Life as a Foster Parent
Bryce's parents struggled with addiction and mental health challenges, making it hard for them to provide Bryce and his three siblings...
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Mar 84 min read
The Greatest Gift: Foster Care and Adoption
by Lynn DiChristina The precious gift of life has been the cornerstone of my identity and has impacted all the major areas of my life. As...
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