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JOIN US FOR’SAM S sUPPER— T H E M E A L T H AT S E R V E S M A N Y —FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.MILE HIGH STATION2027 Old West Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80204We invite you to a profound evening of storytelling, music and a great meal.All proceeds benefit Samaritan House.HONORINGTHE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVERWITH THE “HE COMES TO SERVE” AWARDaccepted by Mayor Michael B. HancockMASTER OF CEREMONYMIKE MALLOYExecutive Director of Samaritan HouseckcoanHMATT MILLER & THE LITESBack by popular demand&erill itestM Lat heM torayMFEATURINGSAM’S ART WALKrtsAm’SaBuy your ticket today!SamsSupper.orgSamaritan House has been serving men, women and children facing homelessnesssince 1986, with the ultimate goal of helping people find a path to self-sufficiency.kalWyloaleMikMSilent Auction
CHARITYW RKSChef finds newstart at shelterTommy worked his way fromresident to one of the head chefsat Samaritan House. He shares his story.See PG. 124 6 8PG.LARRY’S LETTERHelping others: theride of your lifePG.PG.CHARITIESTEAM TALKNews from the VicePresidents and Directorsof CharitiesGIVERS ANDRECEIVERSHands-on charityrewarding forvolunteerLARRY’S LETTER PG. 4From the desk of the CEOCHARITIES ON THE MAP PG. 5News from every regionCHARITIES TEAM TALK PG. 6News from the Vice Presidents and Directors of CharitiesCatholic Charities of Denverprovides for the needs ofthe community along theFront Range in seven areasincluding Family, Kinship andSenior Services; ArchdiocesanHousing, Inc.; Early ChildhoodEducation; Marisol Services;Parish and CommunityServices; Regina Caeli ClinicalServices; Shelter, Respect Lifeand Immigration Services.GIVERS AND RECEIVERS PG. 8Hands-on charity rewarding for volunteerSERVICE HIGHLIGHTSSENIOR SERVICES: Veteran finds support to live independently PG. 10SHELTER AND HOUSING: Chef finds new start at shelter PG. 12MAJOR IMPACT PG. 14How Catholic Charities has changed the communityGETTING SOCIAL PG. 15Highlights of the top social media posts onlineJOIN OURMONTHLY GIVING CLUBCHARITY WORKS SUMMER 2017PG. 3
LARRY’S LETTERHELPING OTHERS: THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFENear the beginning of a 465-mile bike tour, my right knee gave out. I pulled over to a Ride the Rockiesaid station in a tiny town in Colorado and lay down in the grass, in pain, my knee swollen. I felt aloneand helpless. When I received help, my sense of relief and security was overwhelming. When you can’thelp yourself, it’s a cold and lonely feeling. It really takes your breath away.Now, imagine the helplessness of someone experiencing homelessness: foraging for food in trash bins,hunkered down under a bridge or not sleeping for fear of harm. It’s not something you would ever wantto experience. But thousands of our brothers and sisters do experience that across the country.One-fifth of them are children.Visit online atccdenver.orgor call 303-742-0828to learn more,volunteer or makea donation.This column ran inthe Denver Catholic,May 27, 2017.There is good news. The estimated number of homeless people nationally has trended down in the pastdecade. The sad news, in Colorado, is that we’re counter to the trend. Between 2015 and 2016, whenoverall homelessness dropped 2.6% nationally, Colorado experienced the single-biggest percentageincrease of homeless individuals (12.6%) of any state, according to the Annual Homeless AssessmentReport from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.The causes are many and varied. What’s important is what we do about it. At the Samaritan Househomeless shelter in downtown Denver, of those individuals and families who complete the first 30 daysof the Levels Program that includes life skills, more than 60 percent leave the shelter with housing inplace. More than 90 percent have income in place.This year, we will open the Samaritan House Women’s Shelter in northeast Denver to accommodate 150women a night. We’re also moving our administrative offices to that location to be in closer community withthose we serve. With your help, Catholic Charities is providing hope in the face of helplessness.That’s also why, for the seventh consecutive year, Team Samaritan House is part of Ride the Rockies.I was on the ride in 2015 when my knee gave out. This year, I’ll be part of the support team as 40members of Team Samaritan House pedal a 447-mile loop from Alamosa to Salida from June 10 toJune 17. Why do they ride? For the love of the homeless and to raise 150,000 to support the shelters ofCatholic Charities. Those riders are spending many hours in the saddle. I encourage you to support oneor more of them at samhousedenver.org/rtr.And after you do that, make plans to come down to Samaritan House and help serve dinner to the poor.You’ll be much richer for it. On a training run, one of our riders met a group of three men from Australia,riding their bikes. Just because they wanted to be a part of it, the men ended up helping Team Samaritan House serve a special pig roast dinner to residents of the shelter.“I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith,” proclaims St. Paul in 2 Timothy 4:7.Join us. Let’s race together to serve others.God bless,Larry SmithPresident and CEO of Catholic CharitiesCharity Works is published quarterly byThe Catholic Alliance for Catholic Charitiesof the Archdiocese of Denver, a 501(c)(3) established toserve those in need along the Colorado Front Range.As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Denver,and inspired by God’s love and compassion,Catholic Charities extends the healing ministry ofJesus Christ to the poor and those in need.Delivered toyour inbox fourtimes a year!Contact Us: w.ccdenver.org/CharityWorksFollow Us:Sign up atccdenver.org/CharityWorksStaff: Editorial Director, Rebecca KesslerGraphic Designer, Shelley BezekEditor, Nissa LaPointSocial Media Specialist, Brandon OrtegaHigh quality, cost conscious and faithful.Delivered digitally to80 percent of subscribers.PG. 4CHARITY WORKS SUMMER 2017
CHARITIES ON THE MAPCatholic Charities is active in every region of northern Colorado. Below is a snapshot of the supporters,volunteers and staff who have shared the love, mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ along the Front Range.BOULDERA team of runners dedicated their 10k race in the Bolder Boulder towomen’s health. The team sported Marisol Health T-shirts and teal tutusduring the annual Memorial Day race to raise awareness of its medicalclinics and social services to women in need.LAFAYETTEAbout 200 ladies gathered for a high tea event to support Marisol Healthand its locations in Denver and Lafayette. The festive and fun luncheonincluded live music, a silent auction and Celestial Seasonings tea.DOWNTOWN DENVERMembers of Team Samaritan Houseand their family gathered to prepareand serve a pig roast meal to hundredsof residents at Samaritan Houseshelter. The meal offered a chancefor the riders to spend time withresidents at the shelter before their7-day bicycle tour from Alamosa toSalida. The riders dedicate their tourto raising funds for the homeless.DENVERA 12th Gabriel House location wasopened at Holy Family Church inDenver. The pastor led a blessingand prayer over the new space,which will provide supplies tomothers and families withyoung children.DENVERCatholic Charities unloaded adelivery of 60,000 diapers forinfants and toddlers to helpsupply its diaper bank. Donationsto the Bottom Line Diaper Bankgo to help low-income familiesreceive much-needed diapers.CHARITY WORKS SUMMER 2017PG. 5
CHARITIES TEAM TALKFAMILY,KINSHIP ANDSENIORSERVICES Furniture Row donated10 queen mattresssets, one king and threequeen box springs, plusa truckload of beddingand pillows. The bedswere distributed toseniors who had no bedor were sleeping on apallet on the floor. The Mulroy Senior Centerstarted a new class—Tai Chi. It’s a huge hit!The Taoist Tai Chi Societyteaches the class onMondays. Mulroy expanded itshours to 1:30 p.m. tooffer expandedprogramming for seniorsand more opportunitiesfor stimulating andthoughtful activities.-DirectorVirginia HentschelLove and compassionwhen and where neededARCHDIOCESANHOUSING, INC. Guadalupe Apartmentscomplex in Greeley willopen later this year.Applications will beaccepted for the 47-unitbuilding starting in June.The complex will helpmeet the demand forpermanent supportivehousing among homelessand low-incomeindividuals and families. We acquired Golden SpikeApartments in December.The 200-unit Section 8property serves seniorsand disabled households. Energy OutreachColorado will completea 700,000 project inenergy efficiencycapital improvementsfor the building, whichwill include newrefrigerators, a new boilersystem, new waterfixtures, lightingupgrades, and more.This will improve the livesof low-income familiesliving in these units-Executive DirectorJustin RaddatzPG. 6CHARITY WORKS SUMMER 2017EARLYCHILDHOODEDUCATION In May and June,children graduated fromour early childhoodprograms at our childcare locations. We gavechildren certificates andbackpacks with suppliesfor the summer, and werecognized parentvolunteers for theirdedication. Annunciation Preschoolmarked the end of its firstyear—20 childrensuccessfully completedthe program. Temple Hoyne BuellFoundation gave a 11,000 grant to the earlychildhood programs atAnnunciation School. 7,500 capacity buildinggrant was receivedthrough the EarlyChildhood ColoradoPartnership to providetraining for workers andfamilies.-Vice PresidentAlison KeoughMARISOLSERVICES The ladies high tea eventin April drew about 200attendees, whogenerously gave to helpwomen in need. Denver7 recognizedvolunteer JoAnne Jones.She received the7Everyday Hero awardfor her generous workproviding hope to womenthrough counseling. Marisol Services staffed abooth at the BoulderCreek Festival and adedicated group ranin the Bolder Boulder 10Kon Memorial Day to raiseawareness and funds forthose in need. Marisol Services wasa proud sponsor of theFuture of MedicineConference held inDenver in May. It was anexciting conference forMarisol Services.-Vice PresidentJan McIntosh
PARISH ANDCOMMUNITYSERVICES We launched “Mercy inAction Teams” to connectparish leaders withCatholic Charities’ manyresources. Our Back toSchool Mercy in ActionTeam is recruitingparishes to host spotsfor our Archdiocesan-wideSchool Supply Drivefrom Aug. 4-6. We’realso preparing for thefall’s Thanksgiving andChristmas Adopt-aFamily Mercy in ActionTeams, which will supportparishes and surroundingcommunity. Every third Wednesdayof the month, we hosta meet-and-greet eventcalled Coffee withCatholic Charities.Individuals nearingretirement, or those whoare looking for volunteeropportunities oremployment at CatholicCharities, are invited. Our focus continuesto be building andstrengthening relationshipswith our parishes and thehardworking volunteers inthe community.-Director Mike SinnettREGINA CAELICLINICALSERVICES As of Sept. 1, Regina CaeliClinical Services (RCCS)will be officially renamedto Sacred Heart Counseling.We will serve under thesame mission anddedicate ourselves andthe care of our clients tothe Sacred Heart of Jesusand the ImmaculateHeart of Mary. The RCCS team willhave a rebrandingkick-off retreat onJune 23, the Solemnityof the Most Sacred Heartof Jesus. The retreat willinclude Mass, spiritualrefreshment, fellowship,and reflection on thelongings of the SacredHeart of Jesus and howour devotion to Himapplies to our care forclients. RCCS will move its mainoffice in Littleton toEnglewood in late August.The staff will be closer topublic transportation nearthe intersection of Broadwayand W. Hampden. Staffwill welcome clients atthe new location inSeptember 2017.-Executive DirectorLinda MontagnaSHELTER,RESPECT LIFEANDIMMIGRATIONSERVICESCatholic Charitiesof Denver4045 N Pecos St, Denver(303) 742-0828For donationassistance orquestions,please call(303) 867-0614. Samaritan House shelterlaunched a new culinaryprogram. (See story onPG. 12) Shelter residentscan apply to the paidprogram that trains themin proper food handlingand cooking. It’s now amatter of pride tograduate from theculinary program.ccdenver.org A new committee ofdeacons is being formedto help share newsand opportunities to getinvolved in serving thecommunity. This groupwill focus on the RespectLife Ministry and promotecharitable works atparishes in thearchdiocese.-Vice PresidentGeoff BennettJOIN OURMONTHLY GIVING CLUBCHARITY WORKS SUMMER 2017PG. 7
GIVERS AND RECEIVERSAfter 22 years of working in higher education, Karl Hotz decided to givehis time back to the Church.“My whole reason for retiring is I wanted to serve God and my Church,”said Hotz, 62.Giving back meant being hands on and helping others in need. Hotz,a parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greeley, retired and tookpart-time work at the University of Northern Colorado to allow time tovolunteer. He never forgot his previous experience at GuadalupeCommunity Center, an overnight and transitional shelter in Greeley,and decided to return.Twice a week in the afternoons, Hotz comes to the shelter to assemblebag lunches for shelter residents, prepare food, and clean and organizeafter lunch is served.“For me to go out and be hands on and active with my faith means alot,” Hotz said. “(The shelter has) always been very welcoming, invitingand encouraging to me. The best part of my experience is being in agood environment but also working with other volunteers in thecommunity.”Hotz, who has served a total of six years at the shelter, is a mentorto new volunteers.“I don’t mind sharing with them, making them more familiar andcomfortable with the environment. I simply tell them don’t be afraid.You have nothing to fear. You’re being called to be helpful, so go outand experience it.”The greatest blessing to Hotz comes when he gets to know residentsand watch them as they build their lives again.“It’s so worthwhile,” he said. “The reward is really in watching peopleleave the shelter and (have a second chance). They get theirindependence back. I love that. That’s the reward. Chances areI’ll never see them again, but I’m happy for them.”OPEN YOUR HEARTPG. 8CHARITY WORKS SUMMER 2017Visit ccdenver.org
Team Samaritan Househits the roadTeam Samaritan House is making its wayfrom Alamosa to Salida during the annualRide the Rockies bicycle tour. The riders,who make up the largest team in Ridethe Rockies, dedicate their 447-mile tourto making a difference in the lives ofmen, women and families facinghomelessness. The riders’ goal is to raisemore than 150,000 in donations toprovide meals and warm beds whilesupporting the shelter’s program,designed to teach residents life skills andself-reliance. Support the riders byvisiting samhousedenver.org/rtr.Team Samaritan House riders in last year’sRide the Rockies bicycle tour cross the finish line.This year’s tour ends in Salida on June 17.Karl Hotz, a parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greeley, retired in order to dedicatemore volunteer hours to helping people in need at Guadalupe Community Center in Greeley.JOIN OURMONTHLY GIVING CLUBPRAYOffer prayers for the missionof Catholic Charitiesand the people it serves.VOLUNTEERShare your time andtalents with the most needyin the community.GIVECommit to a monthly donationto make a difference: 25, 100 or more!CHARITY WORKS SUMMER 2017PG. 9
SENIOR SERVICESRichard Hall stands with his Catholic Charities case manager Roberta Trujillo.PG. 10CHARITY WORKS SUMMER 2017
VETERANFINDS SUPPORTTO LIVEINDEPENDENTLYBy the Numbers1,210 elderly individuals assistedthrough Senior ServicesRichard Hall was ill last year and wary about going to rehabilitation. That’s whenCatholic Charities came in and helped the 90-year-old man connect withservices to help him improve his health and live independently.“We want to keep him independent for as long as possible,” said Roberta Trujillo,his case manager. “We keep an eye on him to make sure he’s getting home care,medical services and emotional support and company.”Hall has lived for about 20 years at the Marian Plaza senior apartmentcenter in Denver, an Archdiocesan Housing property. The military veteranbrags about his one-bedroom apartment with a city view and a supportivestaff who provide activities and create community.“This is an excellent apartment really,” he said. “For one person, it’s super.”Years before Hall came to Marian Plaza, he enlisted at age 15 in themilitary after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was stationed on theUSS Shipley Bay (CVE-85) that carried fighter planes used duringthe war. He continued to serve as a Marine and later married awoman from Japan. He held several jobs including one at theHilton Hotel in Denver and managing an apartment building onPearl Street. His wife later passed away and he decided it was timeto move.*2016 Catholic Charities Annual ReportLocationsMulroy Senior Center3550 W. 13th Ave.Denver(303) 892-1540Services are also provided inLarimer and Weld counties.Learn more atccdenver.org/senior-care-servicesHall applied for an apartment at one of Catholic Charities’senior living buildings and found a one-bedroom at MarianPlaza. Eventually, he needed assistance with services that helpseniors maintain independence and dignity.Since then, Trujillo has helped Hall keep track and arrive atVA medical appointments, grocery shop, receive Meals onWheels, connect with local military organizations, maintainhis own apartment, and start end-of-life planning.“Someone in his position may be burly and depressed,but he has a joy for life,” Trujillo said. “He’s just fun tobe around.”Hall said when someone from Catholic Charities,or a visitor, comes by, “things always pick right up.”JOIN OURMONTHLY GIVING CLUBWHAT IS SENIOR SERVICES?Senior Services helps older adults maintain safe, quality and independent living.For seniors 55 and older, Catholic Charities provides case management,assistance with benefit applications, advocacy, connection with the community,and education and social activities at the Mulroy Senior Center.CHARITY WORKS SUMMER 2017PG. 11
SHELTER AND HOUSING SERVICESTommy McCarty prepares beef stroganoff for residents at Samaritan House shelter in Denver.PG. 12 CHARITY WORKS SUMMER 2017
CHEF FINDSNEW STARTAT SHELTERHomeless in Denverat-a-glance“I’m Tommy and I’m a cook at Samaritan House shelter. As sous chef(second in command), I oversee cooking dinner for 350 residents—plus I train residents in the new culinary program. I’m grateful to work here.5,467 homeless men, womenI struggled before I came here. My wife was killed by a drunk driver five yearsago. It happened on Highway 287. After 21 years of marriage, it brought medown hard. I drank too much. I’m not an alcoholic, but I chose to bury myfeelings in a bottle instead of dealing with them. I’m okay now.Of the total respondents, 2,112or 38.6% were female.Then I decided it was time to get back on my feet. I knew about SamaritanHouse, because I once volunteered to feed the homeless outside near theshelter. I applied to the Samaritan House program and got in the first day.It was a God thing. I couldn’t have done it without him.and children counted in the7-county Metro Denver areaSource: Metro Denver HomelessInitiative’s 2016 point-in-time studysamhousedenver.orgI started working in the kitchen and soon completed the shelter program.I didn’t like the food. I thought, ‘This has got to change.’ Then they hired meon as a full-time chef. I’ve worked here now for four months.Cooking is my specialty. When I grew up in Amarillo, Texas, my parentsowned restaurants from a pizza place, to a steak joint and then a donut shop.I grew up in it. I moved to Colorado 17 years ago—God has been a part ofmy life every step of the way. I continue to go to Mass at Holy Ghost Parishdowntown. I’m appreciative of the opportunity to work at Samaritan House.”JOIN OURMONTHLY GIVING CLUBWHAT IS SHELTER AND HOUSING SERVICES?Shelter and Housing Services provides hope to families and individuals experiencing homelessnessby providing love, safety, shelter, clothing, food and services to rebuild their lives and restore dignity.Housing also provides affordable and service-enriched housing for families who cannot access housing in the marketplace.CHARITY WORKS SUMMER 2017PG. 13
MAJOR IMPACTA SNAPSHOT OF THE SERVICESOF CATHOLIC CHARITIES787 clinical visitsand 466 ultrasoundsthrough Marisol Health2,720 individualand group sessionsprovided to childrenCatholic schoolsatthrough counselingservices61.23 millionnights of shelter inemergency,transitional andaffordable housing731,751* meals26,987 directemergency assistanceservices provided tohouseholdsprepared at shelters*including 200,000 (est.) forlow-income children in earlychildhood educationWhen you join our Monthly Giving Club, you experiencejoy in knowing your donations are improving livesEVERY MONTH.As a member, you’ll receive invitations to specialevents, a complimentary subscription to Charity Worksdigital magazine, and regular updates on how yourcontribution is enriching lives.JOIN TODAY!ccdenver.org/donate-monthlyPG. 14 CHARITY WORKS SUMMER 20172016 Catholic Charities annual report
GETTING SOCIALFollow Us:Do you want to appear in our next Charity Works issue? If so, join the conversation on social media and post how you areworking to help those in need with Catholic Charities. Don’t forget to include the hashtag #CharityWorks in your post.Then look for the next issue of Charity Works – your post may appear inside!-Social media team for Catholic CharitiesCHARITY WORKS SUMMER 2017PG. 15
PO Box 100728Denver, CO 80250-0728ccdenver.orgCHARITYW RKSHOMESRead about Carmen’s transformationat ccdenver.org/MoveInJOIN THEMOVE-INCHALLENGEThe former Father Ed Judy House has a new name and anew location. We are now part of Catholic Charities’ MarisolHomes. We are moving to a new location. Buildingconstruction is complete but we still need beds andfurnishings for 16 rooms before we can house and servesingle expectant mothers and single women, with children,who are experiencing homelessness. If we band together,giving just 78 each, we can make the move happen.Join the Challenge at ccdenver.org/MoveInPLEASE DONATETODAY!WHEN YOU TRANSFORM A ROOM,YOU TRANSFORM A LIFE.
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