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...
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA
CalFresh Healthy Living & CalFresh Outreach Programs
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Success Stories
Here you will find a collection of Success Stories written by CFO agencies. You can click on a topic below to see all stories associated with that topic.
To submit a story to CCC, first draft the story within the Success Story Template, then email it to Natalie for review. Approved stories and any accompanying photos (always encouraged!) will be added to this page.
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...
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...
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,...
A Young Mother at MOMS Event
Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC) has many partnerships, ranging from faith-based organizations and healthcare providers like...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A Story of Loss, Healing, and Strength
The intake department at Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno (CCDOF) serves numerous clients every day. This story is one of those that...
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...
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...
Health Care Provider Partnerships Connect Those in Need to St. Louise Resource Services
St. Louise Resource Services (StLRS) successfully partners with Health Care providers within Los Angeles County.
Lake County Mobile Outreach
A team of bilingual Service Navigators from Catholic Charities Diocese of Santa Rosa provides mobile services to homeless clients
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.
Outreach Efforts Connect Rural Communities Throughout Fresno County with CalFresh Food Benefits
CC Fresno's CFO program partners with the agency's rural outreach program to reach clients throughout Fresno County
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
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
Homelessness and CalFresh
St. Louise assists a homeless client with obtaining expediated services and advocates on his behalf
Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa Partners with the Napa Police Department
CC Santa Rosa partners with Police Department to provide outreach to homeless encampments around the city of Napa
An Appeal for CalFresh
CC Stockton assists homeless Spanish-speaking client with appealing benefit denial
CalFresh Healthy Living and CalFresh Outreach: Partnering During the Pandemic to Strengthen Services
CC Stockton's CFO and CFHL programs collaborate to continue coordinating services virtually during the pandemic
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