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12 newcomers from CCC’s refugee resettlement program are cooking their way to self-sufficiency
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- Sep 10
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Bridging Language Barriers
Werther Blanco is a natural storyteller.  Blanco, who lives and works in the Hampton Roads area, is an interpreter for Commonwealth...
- Aug 20
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A Call for Reassurance: Senior Services At CCC
Carol has always loved living alone. After retiring from a full-time career, she continued to find ways to stay engaged in her community...
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- Mar 27
- 1 min
Housing Surge Success
In September 2023, CCC and partner agencies in the Greater Richmond area teamed up for a housing surge. The goal? To connect 50 households t
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- Mar 21
- 1 min
Homelessness in Greater Richmond Winter 2024 Point-in-Time Snapshot
On the night of January 24 and the morning of January 25, 2024, CCC's homeless services team participated in the Richmond and Greater...
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- Jun 30, 2023
- 16 min
Summer Housing & Shelter
Thank you to the United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg for featuring CCC's Carson Cuppett on a recent episode of their podcast. A...
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- May 11, 2023
- 1 min
A Journey Towards Home
Claire Finch, homeless services caseworker, first met Danielle at a wooded encampment in Richmond in September 2021. At that time,...
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- Apr 21, 2023
- 1 min
Inclement Weather Shelters Close for the Season
On April 15, all three City of Richmond Inclement Weather Shelter sites, including the site run by Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC)...
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- Dec 21, 2022
- 1 min
Commonwealth Catholic Charities opens temporary, emergency shelter in time for Christmas
Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) will open a short-term emergency shelter for unhoused individuals in Richmond
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- Oct 14, 2022
- 2 min
Shelter with Dignity
CCC (Commonwealth Catholic Charities) is an advocate and provider of service for those experiencing homelessness in Greater Richmond and we
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- Jul 20, 2022
- 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 7, 2022
- 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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- Apr 1, 2022
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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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- Nov 17, 2020
- 1 min
Home Sweet Home
When Robin's lease expired during the pandemic, she turned to CCC for help.
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- Aug 13, 2020
- 2 min
Safety & Security for Those Facing Homelessness
Many of the most vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic are those without stable housing.
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- Jun 14, 2019
- 2 min
Home at Last
Charles was born into a low-income family in Church Hill in 1959 and grew up downtown during segregation.
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- Mar 7, 2019
- 2 min
CCC Awarded Grant Supporting Youth Housing Stability Project
On March 6, The Robins Foundation announced the award of the 2019 Lora M. and E. Claiborne Robins, Sr. Community Innovation Grant of...
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