Stories of Hope Agency needs to raise at least $100,000 to meet increased demand for services As the Ukrainian resettlement crisis deepens, CSS appeals to Albertans for support Edmonton (February 23, 2023) – Catholic Social Services (CSS) is making an urgent appeal to Albertans for help. With hundreds of Ukrainians arriving in central and northern Alberta each week, alongside an influx of refugees from countries...
Stories of Hope CSS launches $2.6 million Sign of Hope campaign to meet the needs of vulnerable Albertans. Catholic Social Services faces a surge in demand Catholic Social Services’ staff face unprecedented demands for assistance as they face crises both locally and international. In just one area of the agency’s work, refugee resettlement, over the past year, CSS has...
Stories of Hope Christmas celebrations were a whole lot different for Mu Go and Moo Aua Go. Christmas celebrations were a whole lot different in the refugee camp Mu Go and Moo Aua Go lived in for most of their lives. In fact, there was very little cause to celebrate at all. Access to food, health care, and education was scarce, and...
Stories of Hope Catholic Social Services cares for vulnerable women during "shadow pandemic" Domestic abuse has been referred to as COVID-19's "shadow pandemic." How has Catholic Social Services responded to the increased need for support? Watch Global's Trending to find out.
Stories of Hope For Agnes, Hope Starts Here When our team found Agnes, her cupboards were empty, she had no medication to manage her illnesses, and no phone to call for the help she so desperately needed.
Stories of Hope For Ruth, Hope Starts Here We know that COVID-19 will drive rates of domestic violence and increase the rates of homelessness for at-risk women and their children.
Stories of Hope For Frank, Hope Starts Here Our Welcome Home program helps recently-housed people, like Frank, combat the social isolation which drives so many back to the streets.
Stories of Hope Help those struggling with mental health Many individuals are adjusting to a life in isolation and are feeling scared and uncertain about what tomorrow will bring. Our counselling staff are working around the clock to help individuals in Edmonton, Red Deer, Lloydminister and...