Inspiring Stories
“It always seems impossible
until it’s done.”
-Nelson Mandela
PACT: Not All Super Heroes Wear Capes
Behavioral Health Services
The tragic deaths of John Forbes Nash Jr., the Princeton University mathematician, and his wife, Alicia, this past year provide an example of the important work our Programs of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) provide to individuals with serious mental illness in our community.
Hope Starts Here: Meet Marlene
Community Services
Marlene Laó-Collins, Catholic Charities’ Executive Director, connects with mothers and daughters at one of our many community events held throughout the year that offer HOPE for strengthening families.
A Journey of Hope
Community Services
In 2004, 10-year old Adan Pacheco took an unforgettable journey. He and his mother walked from Mexico to Arizona, each carrying a 50-pound backpack and four gallons of water.
A Turning Point for Olga and Her Family
El Centro
Involvement in El Centro formed the turning point in Olga’s life as she moved away from dependence and fear to living in a place of her own with a good job enabling her to provide for her three children.