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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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...