Bon Appetit! Local nonprofit partnership supports refugee employment
12 newcomers from CCC’s refugee resettlement program are cooking their way to self-sufficiency
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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...
Aug 201 min read
A Call for Reassurance: Senior Services At CCC
Carol has always loved living alone. After retiring from a full-time career, she continued to find ways to stay engaged in her community...
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Jul 301 min read
A Joyful New Beginning: A Foster Care Story
In May of 2021, just before turning seventeen, Melissa’s life was turned upside down. She and her fifteen-year-old brother were called to...
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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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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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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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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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May 2, 20221 min read
A Chance to Learn
Esperanza is 16-years-old. She is quick to laugh and loves music. Growing up in a family experiencing poverty, Esperanza's opportunities...
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