“The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth and our Catholic Charities will embrace and help both materially and spiritually our brothers and sisters who are victims of the ravages of Hurricane Harvey. Our...
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Bring it on
"Fear of success is at least as big a challenge as fear of failure. Because if it works, things are going to change. Are you ready for that?" - Seth Godin I could tell you countless examples of...
A Mom’s Dream
I grew up wanting for nothing. I grew up with a mom and dad who loved me. I grew up never feeling unsafe or unsecure. That didn’t stop my parents from ensuring I understood that not everyone had it...
Evicted
Photo by Michael Kienitz It's no secret that one of the most pressing issues facing our country today is housing. In fact, most families in poverty are spending over half of their monthly income on...
The Conservative Liberal Catholic
It seems to me that we are at point in our country’s history where it feels a gospel response to our society is not allowed or even tolerated. That everyone must wear a label, and those of us...
“Each is a son”
David and Melissa Bailey began their journey with Catholic Charities International Foster Care in June of 2014 after adopting two babies out of domestic foster care. Here is what they had to say...
Also a Refugee
Photo by Scott Porter Since the 1970s, we have been resettling refugees in coordination with the federal government, and supporting them in their journey to live the American dream. We do this...
EITC for Working Families
Tax policy is not usually the first solution offered in ending poverty. However, as we recognize Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day, we’d like to highlight the program that has assisted in...
“In exchange for a few days of vulnerability”
Recently, some of our staff participated in the Urban Plunge Street Retreat hosted by Mobile Loaves and Fishes in Austin. Check out the last of a three part series of first-hand accounts reflecting...
“Good Morning Lord”
Recently, some of our staff participated in the Urban Plunge Street Retreat hosted by Mobile Loaves and Fishes in Austin. Check out the first of a three part series of first-hand accounts reflecting...
“The answer sometimes, uncomfortable.”
This past weekend some of our staff participated in the Urban Plunge Street Retreat hosted by Mobile Loaves and Fishes in Austin. Check out the first of a three part series of first-hand accounts...
A Warmer Winter
We are very grateful to American Airlines for their generous donation of more than $15,000 worth of jackets for our clients. Below are some words from CCFW employee Holly Lane on what this gift has...