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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
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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
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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
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Perseverance Paid Off: One Woman’s Journey out of Debt and into a Home of her Own.Â
It was a journey that required patience and perseverance, but she remained committed throughout
Jun 18, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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How to Start the Conversation About Teen Dating Violence
Advice from our Mental Health & Counseling department. Written by Jessenia Pagan CCC's Behavioral Health Program Manager It can be...
Feb 20, 2024
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What to Do If You're Experiencing Teen Dating Violence
Advice from our Mental Health & Counseling department. Written by Jessenia Pagan CCC's Behavioral Health Program Manager Being in a...
Feb 20, 2024
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A Day at Dibert: Getting to know CCC's Richmond Food Pantry
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am - 12pm, CCC's Dibert food pantry in Richmond is open and ready for those looking for...
Jan 31, 2024
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Managing Emotions
Did you know that emotions are something we are able to manage? Emotions are typically triggered by something occurring in our lives....
Oct 30, 2023
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How to Use Mindfulness to Strengthen Relationships
Mindfulness in simple terms is the ability to become aware of our thoughts, behaviors and emotions in the present moment without...
Oct 23, 2023
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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...
Jun 30, 2023
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Hard Work and a Bright Future
Antoine, a 20-year-old from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, spent most of his early life in a refugee camp in Tanzania where he and...
Jun 7, 2023
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