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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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Aug 281 min read
Back to School Blues? Mental Health Tips for a New School Year
As the new school year begins, it’s important to prioritize both our children’s and our own mental health . Below are some tips...
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Jun 181 min read
Perseverance Paid Off: One Woman’s Journey out of Debt and into a Home of her Own.
It was a journey that required patience and perseverance, but she remained committed throughout
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Jun 132 min read
Resettled and Reunited: A Refugee Journey
Roshan was 12 when the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Chaos and fear filled the streets. Twice the Taliban interrogated Roshan’s...
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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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Jul 15, 20221 min read
A Very Happy Birthday
Andrew had a difficult beginning in life, experiencing homelessness with his mother and father who both struggled with substance abuse....
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Jul 12, 20221 min read
Adjusting to a New Life and Culture
Abdul and Fatima came to Newport News from Afghanistan in August 2021. Their 10 children, six daughters and four sons ranging in ages...
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Jun 1, 20222 min read
Rewritten Past
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...
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May 13, 20221 min read
Ethan's Forever Home
Ethan, who lives in southwestern Virginia, entered foster care when he was 10-years-old after witnessing his mom's battle with addiction....
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Jun 25, 20211 min read
The Power of Love
In 2015, a little boy was born in China. He was born with Down syndrome and placed into the care of an orphanage where he lived for three...
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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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