A pandemic of debt: Many in DFW struggle with debt they too on to survive CPVID’s financial storm
Before COVID-19 hit, Robles’ clients at Catholic Charities were mostly working, had stable housing, and were keeping up with their bills, but worked with her to build greater financial security. The pandemic unraveled progress for so many families, she said, sending...
Diocese of Forth Worth announces new parish in north Fort Worth
On Monday, August 1, 2022, Bishop Michael Olson announced the establishment of a new parish to serve the far north Fort Worth area. The new parish, named St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, will be the 92nd parish in the Diocese of Fort Worth.
North Texans face soaring summer electric bills. These programs can help
Meanwhile, the struggle to pay larger bills is compounded by higher gasoline, food and rent costs. Catholic Charities of Fort Worth has served about 35% more people than last year, said Courtney Walker, the group’s community care program manager. “We’re seeing more...
Catholic Charities FW rescues dream of PP woman
“She was an angel,” Smith said. “I could not have done this without her, and without this program.” Read the rest of Ashley's story below!
2021 Annual Report
PAVING THE WAY 2021 Annual Report Through a continuous global pandemic, severe winter storms, and wars breaking out across the world, our clients have weathered some unprecedented times. Last year, thousands of families turned to us for help, and we were once again...
Catholic Charities sheds light on poverty at Wichita Falls summit
North Texas Catholic | “Because, like I said, we judge what we don’t understand so my goal is to teach today on the different types of poverty to open people’s eyes, so they are able to see through a different lens.” Moreno said.
Game Changer: Catholic Charities Fort Worth gifts truck to man in need
| CBS News | "I was amazed, I didn't think it was going to be like that, it's a nice truck," said Berry. See the moment that our client, Fred Berry, received the first vehicle he has ever owned through our Game Changers program. The truck was presented by Game...
Local organizations team up to host Poverty Summit
“I think when we think about poverty, we think poverty is a word and it acts as an umbrella and anyone struggling with poverty falls under that umbrella, and that is not the case. There are different types of poverty. You have generational poverty, situational...
Gabriel Project continues to expand
“We are called to help our brothers and sisters in need,” continued Moore. “And to do that in a spiritual way. We pray with these mothers, and we pray for them.” Photo: Juan Guajardo, North Texas Catholic
After fleeing Afghanistan, family hopes for safer life in Fort Worth
“By creating a safe and secure environment for them to acclimate to their new life, learn English and navigate the workforce, we’re showing them that we’re with them for as long as they need us, while at the same time equipping them with the tools they need to...
Research Spotlight: Exploring Resource Stability, Part 1
What does it mean to have resource stability? CCFW’s Research and Evaluation team defines it as having one’s basic needs met. This includes housing, food, transportation, childcare – to name a few. Simple, right? Well, the reality is more layered than we might think....
Volunteers prove invaluable at Catholic Charities Fort Worth
“You can make a difference in people’s lives,” he added. “We save them a few hundred dollars and they know [their taxes] are done correctly. It makes me feel humble that these people totally put their faith in us.” (Sam Moon, VITA volunteer for CCFW.) Photo:...
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