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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA
CalFresh Healthy Living & CalFresh Outreach Programs
A New Beginning
The client, I'm currently assisting, lives in a Sober Living Environment after completing a 90-day residential treatment program. She...
5 days ago2 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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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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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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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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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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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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Help and Hope for a Homeless Client
The need that CalFresh addresses is providing finances for people with low-income who meet federal eligibility, adding to their budget...
Nov 10, 20223 min read
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From Florida to California, How CalFresh Helped Two Women
A woman and her elderly mother seek CalFresh application assistance from Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno.
Aug 7, 20222 min read
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St. Louise Helps Struggling Father Submit Expedited CalFresh Application
St. Louise CFO assister helps a father with a family of six apply for and obtain CalFresh benefits in 24 hours
May 30, 20222 min read
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Call-Back Program Supports Benefit Retention for Vulnerable Clients
Santa Rosa's client follow-up system supports a single father with submitting a SAR7 and maintaining benefits
May 26, 20223 min read
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