by CCFW | Mar 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 Christians are not acting like the people of solidarity that the gospel...
by CCFW | Feb 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 about their experience opening their home five boys. Boys who are each...
by CCFW | Jan 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 because of our Gospel call to welcome the stranger (Matthew 25). We respect...
by CCFW | Jan 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 moving millions out of poverty. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC),...
by CCFW | Jan 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 on the experience and lessons learned: “I just don’t have anywhere to...
by CCFW | Jan 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 on the experience and lessons learned: This weekend I witnessed the...
