Some Afghan evacuees have found some solid foundation to restart their lives, but many are still coping with difficulties stemming from a shortage of resettlement case workers and a lack of housing....
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Demand increases for Catholic Charities’ transportation services. How to get a cheap ride
Catholic Charities’ transportation services primarily serve low-income residents, people with disabilities and people 65 and older. Thanks to rising fuel costs, the programs have increased in...
Catholic Charities program seeks to increase college graduation rates
Catholic Charities Fort Worth is seeking to ease that struggle through its education navigation program, which recently expanded to include schools like Midwestern State University and Vernon...
Fort Worth Transportation Service Blessed Elders People with Disabilities
Catholic Charities has about 30 drivers daily and makes about 240 trips a day, said Matt Jacobs, transportation director. The rides allow clients to pay a minimal fee and be independent. “They don’t...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...