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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 171 min read
Empowering Refugees Through Family Mentorship
Thanks to CCC’s incredible volunteers, families are not alone as they navigate their new communities.
Nov 26, 20241 min read
Celebrating National Adoption Month
Over the years, countless individuals and families have been deeply touched by Commonwealth Catholic Charities’ adoption and pregnancy...
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2 days ago1 min read
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...
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May 21, 20242 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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Mar 27, 20241 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 21, 20241 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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Jun 30, 202316 min read
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...
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May 10, 20231 min read
A Journey Towards Home
Claire Finch, homeless services caseworker, first met Danielle at a wooded encampment in Richmond in September 2021. At that time,...
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Apr 21, 20231 min read
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)...
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Dec 21, 20221 min read
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
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Oct 14, 20222 min read
Shelter with Dignity
CCC (Commonwealth Catholic Charities) is an advocate and provider of service for those experiencing homelessness in Greater Richmond and we
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Aug 16, 20221 min read
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...
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Jul 20, 20221 min read
Home at Last
When Tyrell first became homeless seven years ago, he connected with CCC’s Housing Resource Center for assistance. Tyrell visited staff...
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Jul 7, 20221 min read
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...
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Apr 1, 20221 min read
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...
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Jan 21, 20221 min read
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...
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Nov 17, 20201 min read
Home Sweet Home
When Robin's lease expired during the pandemic, she turned to CCC for help.
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Aug 13, 20202 min read
Safety & Security for Those Facing Homelessness
Many of the most vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic are those without stable housing.
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Jun 14, 20192 min read
Home at Last
Charles was born into a low-income family in Church Hill in 1959 and grew up downtown during segregation.
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Mar 7, 20192 min read
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...
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