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This year Commonwealth Catholic Charities is celebrating a centennial of service to the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 1923 CCC, then known...

Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) will open a short-term emergency shelter for unhoused individuals in Richmond

Now through November 22, all gifts of support for refugees will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000! Samim, once a refugee...

Alex is a loving child with a big heart. Like most kids, he enjoys being outside, riding bikes, making crafts, playing video games, and...

CCC (Commonwealth Catholic Charities) is an advocate and provider of service for those experiencing homelessness in Greater Richmond and we

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...

Sayyid, his parents, and three siblings arrived in the United States from Afghanistan in 2017. At the time, he was 14-years-old. CCC...

When Tyrell first became homeless seven years ago, he connected with CCC’s Housing Resource Center for assistance. Tyrell visited staff...

Andrew had a difficult beginning in life, experiencing homelessness with his mother and father who both struggled with substance abuse....

Abdul and Fatima came to Newport News from Afghanistan in August 2021. Their 10 children, six daughters and four sons ranging in ages...

Perry is 63-years-old and does odd jobs for several local restaurants. Perry has been experiencing chronic homelessness since 2019. When...

CCC offers a variety of programs to support women, children, and families. Pregnancy Counseling has been a core program since the...

As a child in foster care who moved frequently, Taylor sometimes felt hopeless. But when she came to CCC and was placed with a family who...

At just six years old, Jack carried a very heavy burden. Jack’s father was incarcerated, his mother struggled with substance abuse and...

Ethan, who lives in southwestern Virginia, entered foster care when he was 10-years-old after witnessing his mom's battle with addiction....

Esperanza is 16-years-old. She is quick to laugh and loves music. Growing up in a family experiencing poverty, Esperanza's opportunities...

Just after his 18th birthday, John became homeless. Despite his new housing challenges and his ongoing struggle with mental health, John...

CCC's on-site school counseling is an added value to a great program at St. Mary's Catholic School in Richmond, Virginia.

Sharon, who is 60 and lives alone, has experienced a lot of pain in her life. Sharon has very little family support and is a survivor of...

As the first few weeks of the new year speed by, we've been reflecting on the accomplishments and challenges experienced in 2021. With...