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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA
CalFresh Healthy Living & CalFresh Outreach Programs
Helping a Family Access Cal-Fresh Benefits
As a program manager with Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey’s (CCDMO) CalFresh Outreach (CFO) program, I help families across...
May 12 min read
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Love is Inventive, Even to Infinity
Sometimes, people hesitate to ask for help, even when they need it most. That was the case with a father who St. Louis Resource Services...
May 12 min read
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NVCSS CFO's Milestone at the Breaking Bread Initiative
Collaboration is key when it comes to addressing food insecurity and connecting individuals with essential resources. The Breaking Bread...
Mar 41 min read
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CCSR - Benefit Assistance
A client of ours had been unemployed for over four months after being laid off from an auto parts store due to substance use. He was...
Jan 142 min read
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CCYS Ensures Timely CalFresh Approval for Elderly Client with Coordinated Support
Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano (CCYS) recently provided critical assistance to an elderly client with dementia, who was referred to the...
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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Empowering Access: Fighting Hunger Through CalFresh Support at Casa Milagrosa
St. Louise Resource Services addresses the high food insecurity and limited access to CalFresh benefits among the homeless and low-income...
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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CalFresh Benefits Granted After Sponsor Deeming Issue
There is still misinformation and limited knowledge within the immigrant community about when they are eligible for benefits. This often...
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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Overcoming Obstacles: Araceli's Dedication Community Care
In a recent encounter at StLRS, I had the privilege of assisting an older woman through a challenging journey to secure her CalFresh...
Aug 26, 20241 min read
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The Power of Collaboration - Internal Agency Efforts within CCYOSO
CalFresh outreach can present its own set of unique challenges, between trying to find eligible clients that qualify for benefits, to...
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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A Struggling Family of Seven
Every Monday, even though food is not distributed at Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC)’s food distribution center in Santa Ana,...
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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A Young Mother at MOMS Event
Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC) has many partnerships, ranging from faith-based organizations and healthcare providers like...
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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Turning Around Uncertainty
As a navigator for the Health and Wellness department at Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC), I support clients with Medi-Cal and...
May 8, 20242 min read
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A Helping Hand for a Family in Need
Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC) provides a variety of services in Orange County to those in need. The Health and Wellness Team...
May 8, 20242 min read
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An Outreach to the Mobile Home Community
Every month during the summer, U.S. Representative Lou Correa partners with Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC) to engage with...
May 8, 20241 min read
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Going the Extra Mile: A Journey of Empathy
Helping others has always been at the core of my work as a Family Service Coordinator at St. Louise Resource Services (StLRS), but what...
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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Empowering a Client through Informed Outreach
Outreach events pose great opportunities to meet clients in the community, and to truly connect with those that may be apprehensive to...
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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From Out-of-State Struggles to a Californian's New Beginning
It was just another ordinary day at StLRS, but little did I know it would turn into a heartwarming experience that I'd cherish. As a...
Nov 15, 20232 min read
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A Tale of Empowerment: A Single Mom's Journey to Access CalFresh Benefits
As a Family Service Coordinator, I encounter individuals from all walks of life, each facing unique challenges and seeking a glimmer of...
Sep 27, 20233 min read
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Single Mother in a Difficult Situation
Adriana came to Catholic Charities for help applying for MediCal and CalFresh benefits. Her husband and three children had just moved to...
Aug 18, 20233 min read
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Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa Food Distribution Client Reluctant to Ask for Assistance
Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa (CCSR) offers ongoing food distributions at various sites throughout Sonoma and Lake Counties. One of...
Aug 18, 20232 min read
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