Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County

by Kathy Sandella, Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County The concept for  “What’s for Dinner?”, a collaborative project between Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County (CCAC) and Salvation Army, started about two years ago as CCAC’s Family Services caseworkers realized that clients were struggling with the escalating cost of food.Many clients were also purchasing convenience foods and [...]

“Stephanie” and her six month-old son, “Nathan,” had just fled their abusive home.  Stephanie was covered in bruises and felt hopeless.  She did not have any money or a place to live.  She wondered how she was going to care for Nathan.  Stephanie did not report her abuser’s crimes because she was afraid for her life.  A [...]

by Rachel Hrbolich In recent years, the Appeal participation rate in our diocese has remained around 30%.  This means that of all registered Catholics in the Diocese of Youngstown, 30% typically make sacrificial gifts to the Bishop’s Appeal.   For Catholic Charities, this small but mighty group is our legion of angels who help us  carry [...]