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Shelter with Dignity

CCC (Commonwealth Catholic Charities) is an advocate and provider of service for those experiencing homelessness in Greater Richmond and we

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...

Home at Last

When Tyrell first became homeless seven years ago, he connected with CCC’s Housing Resource Center for assistance. Tyrell visited staff...

A Very Happy Birthday

Andrew had a difficult beginning in life, experiencing homelessness with his mother and father who both struggled with substance abuse....

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...

The Mystery of Presence

One of the enduring challenges these past months for me (and I am certain many Catholics), has been the loss of physical presence.

Reflections

When the pandemic hit Virginia in mid-March and life as we knew it came to a screeching halt, my experience as a parish social minister comp

What Can We Do?

I’m an alumnus of Benedictine High School when it was in the heart of Richmond. I was one of just two African Americans in my class.

At Commonwealth Catholic Charities we provide quality, compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith.