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Restoring Hope Through Supportive Housing
When his wife died, Ronnie felt lost and hopeless. Severe depression eventually led him to homelessness. At the time, Ronnie lived in...
Jan 23
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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
May 21, 2024
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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
Mar 27, 2024
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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...
Mar 21, 2024
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Summer Housing & Shelter
Thank you to the United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg for featuring CCC's Carson Cuppett on a recent episode of their podcast. A...
Jun 30, 2023
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A Journey Towards Home
Claire Finch, homeless services caseworker, first met Danielle at a wooded encampment in Richmond in September 2021. At that time,...
May 11, 2023
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Inclement Weather Shelters Close for the Season
On April 15, all three City of Richmond Inclement Weather Shelter sites, including the site run by Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC)...
Apr 21, 2023
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Commonwealth Catholic Charities opens temporary, emergency shelter in time for Christmas
Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) will open a short-term emergency shelter for unhoused individuals in Richmond
Dec 21, 2022
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Shelter with Dignity
CCC (Commonwealth Catholic Charities) is an advocate and provider of service for those experiencing homelessness in Greater Richmond and we
Oct 14, 2022
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A Home of His Own
Scott, who is 59-years-old and has an acute mental illness, had been sleeping in an abandoned car junk yard for several months when he...
Aug 16, 2022
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Home at Last
When Tyrell first became homeless seven years ago, he connected with CCC’s Housing Resource Center for assistance. Tyrell visited staff...
Jul 20, 2022
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Happy in a New Home
Perry is 63-years-old and does odd jobs for several local restaurants. Perry has been experiencing chronic homelessness since 2019. When...
Jul 7, 2022
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From Homeless to High School Graduate
Just after his 18th birthday, John became homeless. Despite his new housing challenges and his ongoing struggle with mental health, John...
Apr 1, 2022
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A New Year's Message
As the first few weeks of the new year speed by, we've been reflecting on the accomplishments and challenges experienced in 2021. With...
Jan 21, 2022
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Home Sweet Home
When Robin's lease expired during the pandemic, she turned to CCC for help.
Nov 17, 2020
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Safety & Security for Those Facing Homelessness
Many of the most vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic are those without stable housing.
Aug 13, 2020
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Home at Last
Charles was born into a low-income family in Church Hill in 1959 and grew up downtown during segregation.
Jun 14, 2019
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CCC Awarded Grant Supporting Youth Housing Stability Project
On March 6, The Robins Foundation announced the award of the 2019 Lora M. and E. Claiborne Robins, Sr. Community Innovation Grant of...
Mar 7, 2019
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