As a Catholic organization, we are called to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world. Through our services, we live out our faith and respond to the Gospel's call to love and care for our neighbors.

Catholic Charities of Central Colorado

Holiday Message: Thank you!

As we reflect on this year, we are deeply grateful for you—our readers, supporters, and friends. Your commitment to staying connected, sharing our mission, and uplifting those we serve has made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless families across our community. Thank you for walking with us, praying with us, and supporting our work throughout the year. We look forward to continuing this journey together in the year ahead!

Erik's Family Finds Hope

A journey from crisis to stability

When Erik and his family returned to Colorado to care for ailing relatives, life quickly grew overwhelming. After his mother-in-law suffered a stroke, his wife became her full-time caregiver, leaving Erik to support their two young children, including a son with autism; while juggling work and home responsibilities.

In early 2025, his son’s Medicaid waiver was cut, forcing them to pay hundreds of dollars for therapy sessions out-of-pocket. Their savings drained quickly, and Erik’s missed work added to the financial strain.

By July, they were three months behind on rent, utilities were overdue, and their Colorado Child Care Assistance Program assistance was frozen, making day care unaffordable. On July 2, Erik appeared in eviction court and was given until mid-July to pay or move out. “I didn’t know what we were going to do,” he said.

Through the 211 help line, Erik was referred to Catholic Charities Castle Rock. Meeting Mandy, a case manager, gave him both practical support and emotional relief. “She helped me stand up and fight,” he said. “She reminded me I wasn’t alone.”

Catholic Charities and community partners helped him avoid eviction, catch up on bills, and stabilize his home. With consistent support, Erik kept his job, restored his son’s Medicaid coverage, and began rebuilding his family’s stability.

Today, his mother-in-law is recovering, his son is thriving in kindergarten, and his daughter is doing well in pre-K. Erik continues to work full time and is setting goals to regain financial independence and eventually finish his degree.

“My biggest goal is to give my kids what I didn’t have—a stable home and a safe place to grow,” he said. “I’ll fight to my dying breath to make sure they’re safe and cared for.”

Home for the Holidays

Hunt Family Housing

Catholic Charities has welcomed 20 families to the beautiful apartments at Hunt Family Housing. These apartments are designed to provide safe and supportive housing for families experiencing homelessness.

These apartments give families the gift of stability and peace during the holidays and beyond. Staff has already hosted several events to begin building community among the residents.

More than just housing, Hunt Family Housing offers wrap-around services right on campus. Families have access to case management, counseling, and additional nonprofit support through Catholic Charities and partner agencies located in the Annex on the property. 

Want to support these families? Visit CCharitiesCC.org/Wishlist

Annual Giving Tree

Catholic Charities Castle Rock

Catholic Charities Castle Rock invites you to join the Annual Giving Tree at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Castle Rock from 11/29 - 12/21. Choose an ornament and make Christmas brighter for local families. Select a $25 Target or Walmart gift card, or adopt a family for personalized giving. For details or to join without an ornament, contact Catholic Charities Castle Rock at:

Catholic Charities of Central Colorado Castle Rock Office

2 Oakwood Park Plaza, Suite 100,

 Castle Rock, CO 80104

720.215.4521 Mon-Thur, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Be the Good Samaritan This Season and Beyond!

Families & Individuals Find Hope Here, Thanks to You

You make hope possible! Your charitable support means thousands in our community find help and care when it is needed most. Catholic Charities gratefully accepts many types of gifts, including:



• Check or cash sent to:
   228 N Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
• Online gifts via card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Venmo
   at CCharitiesCC.org/donate
• Gifts made through the 25% state income tax credit program, the Homeless Contribution Tax Credit (HCTC)
• Gifts of appreciated stock or securities
• Gifts made through estate or planned giving
• Gifts of physical goods (see Wishlists here)

Donate | Advocate | Pray

For more information on giving, please contact Brea Reimer-Baum, Chief Advancement Officer, by phone at (719) 866-6440 or email at BReimerBaum@CCharitiesCC.org.

25th Annual St. Patrick's Day Gala

Celebrate & Support the Work of Catholic Charities!

Early Bird Tickets are On Sale NOW thru Dec 31st.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a wee bit o' fun while supporting the work you know and love! Catholic Charities will celebrate its 25th annual St. Patrick's Day Gala on

Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Colorado Ballroom

Purchase tickets now to take advantage of the Early Bird Rate!

Dress in your Green, Gold or

Silver Formal Attire!

More info is being added to the event website regularly. Be sure to check it often!
For questions about the Gala, contact Advancement Manager
Stephanie Holzberg by email or at (719) 866-6539.

Program Services

Learn more about Catholic Charities and how you can help!

Marian House

Kitchen & Marketplace

The demand for the food pantry and the daily hot lunch continues to be high.

Please consider donating food to help meet the need. We are particularly low on large-sized canned fruit, vegetables, tomato products, hamburger meat, spices, and dry goods such as beans, rice, and pasta to prepare the daily meal in the Marian House Kitchen.

Food Items donated can be dropped off at The Marian House Docks 

Mon - Sat from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

14 W. Bijou St. 

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Catholic Charities Counseling Services

Catholic Charities Counseling offers a wide range of specialized therapies to meet the unique needs of individuals and families. Each approach is designed to empower individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges, support healing, growth, and resilience.

We accept a broad range of insurance providers including Medicare and Medicaid.

Services are by Appointment

719-866-6535

CounselingInfo@CCharitiesCC.org

Hunt Campus

917 East Moreno Avenue

Colodrado Springs, CO 80903

Volunteers Needed!

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Empty Stocking Fund

Season of Giving

Stay Connected with Catholic Charities

Sign Up for the Helping Hands Quarterly Newsletter!

A great way to stay informed and inspired by our work is to sign up for our mailed Helping Hands Quarterly Newsletter.

Each issue shares powerful stories of lives changed, updates on our programs, and opportunities to get involved in meaningful ways.

Whether you're a donor, volunteer, or simply someone who cares about building a stronger, more compassionate community, the Helping Hands Newsletter offers a closer look at the work being done every day to serve those in need across Central Colorado.

Once on our website - CCharitiesCC.org ,

simply scroll to the bottom of any page to the blue Connect with Us section to sign up.

Note: We also publish this Newsletter on our website. Visit CCharitiesCC.org/AnnualReport

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.

And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine,

you did for me.'"

Matthew 25:34-36, 40

HELEN HUNT CAMPUS

917 Moreno Ave.,

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Phone: (719) 578-1222

CASTLE ROCK OFFICE

2 Oakwood Park Plaza, Suite 100,

Castle Rock CO 80104

Phone: (720) 215-4521