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Published in the Richmond Times Dispatch on Friday February 20, 2026 Click column below to enlarge Danah Kaigler is the director of community support services at Commonwealth Catholic Charities. She oversees the local public guardianship program, which the nonprofit operates under contract with DARS and can be contacted at danah.kaigler@cccofva.org . Learn more about CCC's Guardianship Program

The federal government recently announced policy changes that could impact over 200,000 refugees and asylum seekers currently living in the United States.  

“I was skeptical,” said Laver, “but I needed somewhere to figure things out.”  Keeping mostly to himself, Laver continued his job search. As time went on, he watched what was happening around him at the center. “I began to realize that if they could help that person with what they are going through, then surely they could also help me.” Laver said.  

By Allie Pitchon, Petersburg Progress-Index June 9, 2025  Commonwealth Catholic Charities, based in the greater Richmond region, Newport...

CCC helps individuals experiencing housing instability to reach their long-term goals of safety and stability. Team members like Rosa Lovo are a reliable and trusted source of support. “Our first priority is helping people find a safe, stable place to live,” said Lovo. “Then we walk alongside them as they work toward their personal goals.”

Elizabeth Homes from CBS 6 sat down with a former foster youth, current foster parents, and our own BeBe Tran to talk about the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors foster care program in Richmond.