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Jan 281 min read
CCC statement on suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
The new administration has indefinitely paused refugee resettlement and suspended payment on current contracts that enable CCC and other...


Jan 231 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...


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.
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Apr 19, 20242 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 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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Mar 13, 20241 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 8, 20244 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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Feb 27, 20242 min read
Food Brings Life Happiness
Just four years after arriving in the United States as a refugee from Afghanistan, Chef Hamidullah Noori opened his restaurant, The...
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Feb 20, 20241 min read
How to Start the Conversation About Teen Dating Violence
Advice from our Mental Health & Counseling department. Written by Jessenia Pagan CCC's Behavioral Health Program Manager It can be tough...
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Feb 20, 20241 min read
What to Do If You're Experiencing Teen Dating Violence
Advice from our Mental Health & Counseling department. Written by Jessenia Pagan CCC's Behavioral Health Program Manager Being in a...
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Jan 31, 20243 min read
A Day at Dibert: Getting to know CCC's Richmond Food Pantry
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am - 12pm, CCC's Dibert food pantry in Richmond is open and ready for those looking for...
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Oct 30, 20231 min read
Managing Emotions
Did you know that emotions are something we are able to manage? Emotions are typically triggered by something occurring in our lives....
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Oct 23, 20231 min read
How to Use Mindfulness to Strengthen Relationships
Mindfulness in simple terms is the ability to become aware of our thoughts, behaviors and emotions in the present moment without...
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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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Jun 7, 20231 min read
Hard Work and a Bright Future
Antoine, a 20-year-old from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, spent most of his early life in a refugee camp in Tanzania where he and...
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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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May 5, 20231 min read
Support After the Storm
Savannah was awaiting a bone marrow transplant while receiving cancer treatment at Duke University Medical Center when severe flooding...
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Apr 25, 20231 min read
Focusing on Forward
Just before the holidays, Allison and her two small children were without a home and living in a hotel. "Despite her circumstances,...
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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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Apr 17, 20232 min read
PLEASE don't let stress harm your health
Many people don't realize how much their mental health impacts their overall physical health. Too much stress can make us neglect or ignore
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Apr 4, 20232 min read
Princess Adelina
As a child who is non-verbal, Adelina has developed a variety of other communication tools that help her through her daily life. “Adelina...
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Mar 20, 20232 min read
March is Bipolar Awareness Month
Supporting someone living with Bipolar Disorder
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