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Success Stories

A Marriage and Family Saved

The Counseling Center of Catholic Charities of Central Florida Lakeland, FL - The Simpsons arrived late having lost time trying to get their infant and themselves road ready. They were clearly angry with each other and argued maliciously from the start. She blamed their problems on his drinking and he deflected by talking about her father’s drinking and her position in that family. &ld.. Read More

Joshua and Jennifer

Adoption Cocoa, FL – Shannon contacted Catholic Charities in the first trimester of her pregnancy with fear and great anxiety. The adoption case worker met with Shannon and helped her with choose life options. Knowing she was too young to raise her baby herself, Shannon reviewed many couple profiles through her second trimester to see if there was a fit for her baby. Shannon came to .. Read More

The Story of Leo

St. Thomas Aquinas Medical Clinic St. Cloud, FL – Leo is a 62 year old male who originally came to St. Thomas Aquinas Medical Clinic because of increased pressure in his ears and a continuous headache. After being seen by a volunteer physician, Leo was diagnosed with hypertension and was sent to a low cost lab to have his electrolytes, cholesterol level and blood counts checked. Leo retu.. Read More

Welcome Home

Emergency Family Services Orlando, FL – “Tyler” worked for a local Homebuilder and had been in the reserves for three years when he was called to active duty. His employer at the time would be required to hold his job while away. His wife a stay at home mother would manage the household until his return. “Tyler” found himself on a tour that lasted almost two years.. Read More

A Future for Eleisha and Luba

Shepherd's House A Self-Sufficiency Program Orlando, FL – Shepherd's House program provides support to Homeless Single Mothers in need of stability and affordable housing, a prerequisite for becoming self-sufficient. The program uses Case Management and Counseling to provide an opportunity for single mothers to gain necessary work experience, education, parenting, and interpersonal skill.. Read More

Cecily's Story of Survival

CCCF Shelters for the Homeless Casselberry, FL –“Cecily” had been homeless and living in terrifying circumstances for years. “Cecily” was in dire condition trying to survive life on the street, her lung collapsed and she was taken to a local emergency room. “Cecily” was stabilized and transferred to our shelter, we helped her create a personalized reha.. Read More

Finding Hope in Their New Country

Refugee Resettlement Program Orlando, FL - CCCF Refugee Each Year Resettlement Services program has helps more than 4000 individuals and families who have fled their native country for reasons of Crisis and Danger. One such Burmese family fled persecution seeking safety and educational resources for their children, arrived in the USA, with only two suitcases. Welcomed by Refugee Resettlement .. Read More

New Life for Mary

Lazarus Free Medical Clinic Wildwood, FL – “Mary” like so many of those we serve at our Free Medical Clinics, came to Lazarus after giving birth; without assistance, proper care and support. Had it not been for our on call Doctor and Nurse “Mary’s” life and that of her newly born child might have taken a deadly path. Performing an emergency procedure saving .. Read More