Leaving A Legacy
Mary will never forget the day she faced raising two young children on her own, with no place to live, no job and little support from her family or church. After years of threatening, her [...]
KEN DEMOLL: Serve As He Has Served Us
As a youth minister, it’s always challenging to pass on the idea of service to teenagers. Many teenagers want to serve, but don’t know what to do. Others have the idea that service means shoveling [...]
STUDENTS MAKE AN IMPACT IN SUMMER 2009
Whether completing service learning hours, high school senior projects or getting involved through other organizations, students are an integral part of our mission and the volunteer base here at Catholic Charities. For each student, [...]
Meredith Maroney: My Buddy And Me
Loyola University rising junior, Meredith Maroney, will tell you that some valuable lessons can be learned outside of the classroom. Two to three times a month, she keeps a social appointment with her friend, Julie, [...]
Gallagher Services’ Horticultural Therapy Program Participants Learn The Joys Of Gardening
Gallagher Services’ Horticultural Program started in 2003. The program was to provide horticultural therapy for day program participants and create an opportunity for partnerships with garden clubs, service organizations and youth groups to work alongside [...]
Gallagher Services Finds a Friend in Maryvale
For many years, the young women at Maryvale Preparatory School have been building relationships that go beyond the classroom and their peers to include the residents of Gallagher Services. The girls are discovering more about [...]