Diana Thomas’s positivity is infectious. She supports women and families staying in the CARITAS Shelter overnight. She herself once was a guest in the CARITAS Shelter. “Diana uses her experiences to connect with the clients in a deep and meaningful way,” said Director of Shelter Operations Anna Hardin. “Her empathy and compassion for others are […]
When Amy Callahan saw an AmeriCorps position opening at the CARITAS Shelter, she said, “I had a sense I was supposed to be here.” At the time, Amy was a recent graduate from Jame Madison University. She began helping CARITAS Shelter clients connect to resources in the community including housing, medical care, and workforce development. […]
Huey Gordon and Lori Schmiege have been working with CARITAS for nearly 10 years. On May 21, the Furniture Bank duo received the National Service Alumni of the Year award during the Virginia Volunteerism and Service Conference. Both originally joined the CARITAS team as AmeriCorps service members. Today, Lori is the Furniture Bank Warehouse Manager […]
Paris first tried heroin when he was 18. “Me and my friends were trying to get into the drug game,” he said. “We could go to the club and see all the big boys and try to emulate them: jewelry, cars, and drugs.” The “big boys” would sniff heroin and cocaine, he said. One night, […]
UPDATE: CARITAS has signed a lease for a new warehouse space in Richmond at 1108 Gordon Avenue. Here are a few things to note: Please deliver donations of furniture and household items to our temporary location at 1108 Gordon Avenue. Please call ahead before you drop them off: (804) 358-0964 Ext: 401. Temporarily until the end of […]
Susan Carminucci Title: AmeriCorps Program Manager What that means: I have the privilege of working beside awesome people who have a heart for serving the most vulnerable in our community. CARITAS is a place where AmeriCorps members GET THINGS DONE and make a difference EVERY DAY! Background: Having lived (happily) in the Richmond suburban bubble […]
