Client Stories
How to Help the Homeless in Dallas: Curtis’s Journey to Stability
Curtis stands outside St. Jude Center Park Central, where he found the support and community that helped him begin again. "I’ve watched St. Jude grow, and I’ve grown with it." - Curtis When Stability [...]
Early Childhood Development Programs in Dallas: How One Mother Found Help for Her Son
Maria and her son, Juan, share a moment at the park. Through early-childhood support services, Maria gained the tools to help her son grow and connect. Maria remembers what it felt like to [...]
Senior Services in Dallas: How One Woman Found Food Assistance and Support
Molly stands outside the Marillac Community Center, where she found the resources and community she needed. "I do things I would never ordinarily do at home, like talk to people or get to know people." - [...]
Catholic Housing Initiative and Catholic Charities Dallas Announces Grand Opening of St. Jude Center-Vantage Point
Dallas, TX — October 23, 2024 - Catholic Housing Initiative (CHI), together with Catholic Charities Dallas, is proud to announce the grand opening of St. Jude Center-Vantage Point in North Dallas. Permanent supportive housing and services is [...]
International Foster Care providing family and hope
Scott and Sarah have always felt a calling to foster children. The couple, who have six biological children, have fostered several times and hosted international exchange students. After living outside of Texas for several years, the family [...]
A Story of Hope and Resilience: Children’s Services reunites family
Camila and Alejandro* were only one and three years old when their parents traveled from Cuba to the United States to find greater opportunities and a better life for their family. The children stayed in Cuba with [...]
St. Jude provides path from homelessness to hope
Jane* had been homeless and living at the Austin Street Shelter when she was introduced to Catholic Charities Dallas for the first time. After spending more than three years in shelters and on the streets, Jane was [...]
After School Program sparks learning leaps for young girl
Dariana registered at her community school in January 2022. However, since English was her second language and she struggled with reading, she was enrolled in kindergarten instead of first grade with other students her age. At the [...]
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At Catholic Charities Dallas, we know from experience that even the smallest act of true generosity can change a life. Our clients’ incredible stories are proof of the impact generosity has on the lives of individuals, families, and [...]
Children’s Services reunites family after years-long separation
Omid grew up in Afghanistan and lived with his father, stepmother, and extended family. He never imagined leaving, but when the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021, 14-year-old Omid decided to flee to escape the [...]
