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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA
CalFresh Healthy Living & CalFresh Outreach Programs
Catholic Charities of Northwest California Feeds the Hungry
When I was first asked to begin CalFresh outreach in Lake County, I felt ambivalent. Catholic Charities hadn’t provided consistent...
Sep 172 min read
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Assisting and Supporting Families in Need
In California’s Central Valley, where food insecurity affects countless families, Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno is working to...
Sep 172 min read
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CalFresh Outreach Brings Hope to Camp Fire Survivors
Even years after the devastating Camp Fire, survivors in Paradise continue to rebuild their lives. For many, the journey is long,...
Sep 171 min read
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Unlocking Food Security: How Coordinated Advocacy Helped a Client Access CalFresh and Stabilize Her Life
At Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego (CCDSD), our CalFresh Outreach program works to ensure vulnerable community members can access...
Sep 172 min read
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Helping a Young Man Reclaim Stability Through CalFresh
Earlier this year, I met a young man whose life had taken an unexpected turn. As a former executive, he never imagined he would lose his...
Sep 171 min read
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Building Cross-Sector Collaboration Through Outreach
One of the most valuable outcomes of Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano’s outreach work this year has been the strengthening of partnerships...
Sep 171 min read
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Young Man's Gratitude Sparks Community Impact at Salinas Outreach Event
A CalFresh outreach event in Salinas became a moment of inspiration when a young man shared how past support helped feed his family...
Sep 172 min read
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Meeting Neighbors Where They Are — CalFresh Outreach at Partner Food Distribution
In times of rising food insecurity, it’s more important than ever to ensure that neighbors not only have access to immediate food...
May 272 min read
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A New Beginning
The client, I'm currently assisting, lives in a Sober Living Environment after completing a 90-day residential treatment program. She...
May 272 min read
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Joy of Sharing
Calfresh and Medical act as a safety net by helping families achieve financial stability and healthy living. As a bilingual service...
Feb 6, 20232 min read
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Quality and Compassionate Service Leads to a Chain of Support
The CalFresh program has the power not only to provide financial assistance for monthly food budgets, but also mental and emotional...
Feb 6, 20232 min read
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