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Bon Appetit! Local nonprofit partnership supports refugee employment
12 newcomers from CCC’s refugee resettlement program are cooking their way to self-sufficiency
Sep 26, 2024
Bridging Language Barriers
Werther Blanco is a natural storyteller. Werther Blanco, CCC interpreter, View the video below to hear Blanco tell the story Blanco,...
Sep 10, 2024
Back to School Blues? Mental Health Tips for a New School Year
As the new school year begins, it’s important to prioritize both our children’s and our own mental health. Below are some tips...
Aug 28, 2024
Sending your kid off to college? Mental Health Tips for Parents
As parents, it's natural to feel a mix of emotions as your child embarks on this new chapter. Here are some evidence-based tips from the...
Aug 28, 2024
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...
Aug 20, 2024
A Joyful New Beginning: A Foster Care Story
In May of 2021, just before turning seventeen, Melissa’s life was turned upside down. She and her fifteen-year-old brother were called to...
Jul 30, 2024
Spotlight on Foster Care's Independent Living Program
CCC’s Independent Living Program helps youth from foster care become self-sufficient as they reach adulthood.
Jul 29, 2024
Rug of Gratitude
In the fall of 2021, the Ishan family fled Afghanistan to seek safety in the United States. CCC met them at the airport and supported...
Jul 17, 2024
Strength to Change
Mark did not believe that anger management classes were necessary. There was no violence in his home, just a few raised voices. Yet, the...
Jul 15, 2024
A message for fellow refugees: 'Don't give up'
Sona Rahmani lost everything when she fled her home in Afghanistan. As she builds a new life in Roanoke, she wants to remind fellow refugees
Jun 27, 2024
Perseverance Paid Off: One Woman’s Journey out of Debt and into a Home of her Own.
It was a journey that required patience and perseverance, but she remained committed throughout
Jun 18, 2024
Resettled and Reunited: A Refugee Journey
Roshan was 12 when the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Chaos and fear filled the streets. Twice the Taliban interrogated Roshan’s...
Jun 13, 2024
Support for the Unsheltered in Hopewell
On a chilly morning this spring, Supportive Housing Supervisor, KeKe Cody, attended a breakfast for unsheltered individuals in Hopewell
May 21, 2024
A Day on Capitol Hill - Reducing Recidivism through Mental Health Counseling
In April, Jessenia Pagan, CCC Behavioral Health Program Manager, attended a Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill
May 7, 2024
Keep Kids Safe
CCC counselor, Jessenia Pagan, provides tips on prevention, recognizing signs and what to do with child abuse. Prevention • Know the...
Apr 19, 2024
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
Mar 27, 2024
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...
Mar 21, 2024
Change a Life as a Foster Parent
Bryce's parents struggled with addiction and mental health challenges, making it hard for them to provide Bryce and his three siblings...
Mar 13, 2024
The Greatest Gift: Foster Care and Adoption
by Lynn DiChristina The precious gift of life has been the cornerstone of my identity and has impacted all the major areas of my...
Mar 8, 2024
Food Brings Life Happiness
Just four years after arriving in the United States as a refugee from Afghanistan, Chef Hamidullah Noori opened his restaurant, The...
Feb 27, 2024
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