Stories

Fleeing from war, Feven finds freedom at Catholic Charities

When she was just 18-years-old, Feven Teklebrhan fled to America from her war-torn home country of Eritrea in east Africa. Feven had to escape after her uncle joined the war tearing apart the country, fighting for freedom. Feven had to flee, or be tracked down and killed for her uncle’s brave decision.

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"An Answered Prayer"

Bad news is something Ashley Barrios of Jerseyville has grown accustomed to over the past three years.

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Delivering food with a generous serving of friendship

Since 2002, the Meals on Wheels (MOW) program at Catholic Charities in Decatur does more than just feed and deliver meals to homebound senior citizens in Macon County; they also serve up something a few clients find even more nurturing than the food: companionship.

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Health Connect offers Lifeline

Gloria Martin is no stranger to the emergency room.

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Catholic Charities COPE Line offers hope through pandemic

Catholic Charities creates program to offer mental health solutions in midst of coronavirus

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