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    A Bright Future
    • Jul 28
    • 1 min

    A Bright Future

    Sayyid, his parents, and three siblings arrived in the United States from Afghanistan in 2017. At the time, he was 14-years-old. CCC...
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    Home at Last
    • Jul 20
    • 1 min

    Home at Last

    When Tyrell first became homeless seven years ago, he connected with CCC’s Housing Resource Center for assistance. Tyrell visited staff...
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    A Very Happy Birthday
    • Jul 15
    • 1 min

    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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    Adjusting to a New Life and Culture
    • Jul 12
    • 1 min

    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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    Happy in a New Home
    • Jul 7
    • 1 min

    Happy in a New Home

    Perry is 63-years-old and does odd jobs for several local restaurants. Perry has been experiencing chronic homelessness since 2019. When...
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    • Jun 24
    • 1 min

    CCC Statement Following U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

    CCC offers a variety of programs to support women, children, and families. Pregnancy Counseling has been a core program since the...
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    Rewritten Past
    • Jun 1
    • 2 min

    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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    Spotlight on Raissa
    • May 27
    • 1 min

    Spotlight on Raissa

    Before Raissa was born, her parents fled from Rwanda to the safety of a refugee camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Raissa was...
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    A Little Boy's Burden Is Lightened
    • May 20
    • 1 min

    A Little Boy's Burden Is Lightened

    At just six years old, Jack carried a very heavy burden. Jack’s father was incarcerated, his mother struggled with substance abuse and...
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    Ethan's Forever Home
    • May 13
    • 1 min

    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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    A Chance to Learn
    • May 2
    • 1 min

    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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    From Homeless to High School Graduate
    • Apr 1
    • 1 min

    From Homeless to High School Graduate

    Just after his 18th birthday, John became homeless. Despite his new housing challenges and his ongoing struggle with mental health, John...
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    A Safe Place for Students to Land
    • Feb 23
    • 1 min

    A Safe Place for Students to Land

    CCC's on-site school counseling is an added value to a great program at St. Mary's Catholic School in Richmond, Virginia.
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    No Longer Alone
    • Feb 23
    • 1 min

    No Longer Alone

    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...
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    A New Year's Message
    • Jan 21
    • 1 min

    A New Year's Message

    As the first few weeks of the new year speed by, we've been reflecting on the accomplishments and challenges experienced in 2021. With...
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    Thank You to All Who Served
    • Nov 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    Thank You to All Who Served

    When CCC’s Roanoke Refugee Resettlement Program Manager, Samim, was a child in Afghanistan he remembers seeing U.S. soldiers in his...
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    CCC to Receive Donation from Asian American Society of Central Virginia
    • Oct 21, 2021
    • 1 min

    CCC to Receive Donation from Asian American Society of Central Virginia

    On October 22, 2021, Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) will be presented with a $10,000 donation from Asian American Society of...
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    Rising Higher and Higher
    • Sep 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    Rising Higher and Higher

    Benafsha came to the United States as a Special Immigrant Visa holder during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    CCC Assists with Arrival of Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Holders
    • Jul 30, 2021
    • 2 min

    CCC Assists with Arrival of Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Holders

    In coordination with U.S. troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) and other non-profit organizations...