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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA
CalFresh Healthy Living & CalFresh Outreach Programs
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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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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Finding Hope: A Family’s Path Toward Stability Through Community Support
A family of three attended one of our outreach events at a local food bank, where the mother connected with a member of our team and...
Jun 101 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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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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This program is funded by USDA SNAP, known in California as CalFresh, an equal opportunity provider.
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