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Nov 261 min read
Celebrating National Adoption Month
Over the years, countless individuals and families have been deeply touched by Commonwealth Catholic Charities’ adoption and pregnancy...
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
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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Nov 20, 20201 min read
A Family of his own
While Justin and Maike Doty were in China to adopt their daughter, an unexpected thing happened...a little boy captured their hearts too.
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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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Nov 12, 20202 min read
Working his way to Independence
Hertier is 19-years-old and a rising junior in high school. He was born in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Nov 5, 20201 min read
New Job in Norton
Aaron, a recent college graduate, came to CCC looking for help finding a job.
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Sep 9, 20202 min read
The Mystery of Presence
One of the enduring challenges these past months for me (and I am certain many Catholics), has been the loss of physical presence.
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Aug 14, 20202 min read
Reflections
When the pandemic hit Virginia in mid-March and life as we knew it came to a screeching halt, my experience as a parish social minister comp
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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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Jul 29, 20201 min read
Celebrating World Refugee Day in Newport News
Each June 20 on World Refugee Day, CCC celebrates the richness and diversity that refugees bring to America.
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Jul 3, 20202 min read
What Can We Do?
I’m an alumnus of Benedictine High School when it was in the heart of Richmond. I was one of just two African Americans in my class.
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Jun 19, 20202 min read
Olivier
Olivier was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. When he was nine, his family fled to Burundi because of war. They were resettled a
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Jun 19, 20201 min read
I am a Refugee
My name is A.S. I am 13 years old. I came to the United States in 3 years ago by a big plane, lots of miles, from my home country in Asia.
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Jun 8, 20202 min read
Navigating a New Life
It was her first day of work as an essential employee, sewing masks during the pandemic.
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Jun 5, 20202 min read
The pandemic has some good after all
The pandemic has given me a chance to reflect deeply on God, life and what matters.
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Jun 1, 20201 min read
Racism and Prejudice Tear Apart the Fabric of our Communities
We have watched the events of this past week with deep sadness.
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Apr 27, 20201 min read
Hope and a Home
Janna lives with her adult son, Cody. Both she and Cody have significant health problems and are at high risk of contracting COVID-19. Cody
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Apr 7, 20202 min read
A Long Day and a Happy Reunion
In mid-March, what would normally have been a single day of air travel, turned into a 29-hour trip for CCC staff
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Mar 19, 20202 min read
CCC's Response to Coronavirus
In response to the rapid spread of COVID-19 across Virginia, the United States, and the world, CCC continues to provide services.
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Feb 24, 20201 min read
Building A Healthy Relationship
Eric decided that he wanted his life to be different when he was released. He wanted a healthy and loving relationship with his partner.
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Feb 6, 20201 min read
Overcoming Trauma Through Counseling
Brad entered CCC’s Healthy Relationships Program after he was arrested for violence towards his ex-girlfriend.
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Dec 4, 20192 min read
City of Richmond Signs Official Welcome to Refugees
The City of Richmond has become one of the first cities in the nation to provide a consent letter welcoming the resettlement of refugees
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