As Catholics and people of goodwill, our eyes are open. We strive to really see our brothers and sisters who are vulnerable. We constantly ask ourselves: “Is poverty acceptable?” And since the answer Jesus gave us is, “No”, we have to ask the next question: “What should we do about it?” Poverty is a complex issue. Society...
Month: January 2018
Spa Day Event Empowers Women
On Sunday, January 7, local organizations collaborated to host a “Spa Day” event for women experiencing homelessness and those dangerously close to homelessness. Project HOPE (Homeless Outreach Partnership Effort) organized the event through a partnership with Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa). The “Spa Day” was held for approximately 30 women at the Catholic Charities Neighborhood...