Catholic Charities in the News

Read some of the latest mentions of Catholic Charities in the local and national media.

 

"Legislature Approves $4 Million for Homeless Youth Services"

May 21, 2013

News Release
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"A blueprint to end poverty"
May 12, 2013

MinnPost
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"Task force to identify better ways to address homelessness"

May 8, 2013

The Catholic Spirit
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"Dorothy Day Center looks for new approach to aid homeless"

May 3, 2013

MPR
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"32 Years of Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul"
May 2, 2013
KSTP.com
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"St. Paul explores helping hand for struggling Dorothy Day Center"

May 2, 2013

Pioneer Press
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"Dorothy Day Center's future under review"
May 2, 2013
MPR News
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"Twin Cities leaders tackle a new era of homelessness"
May 2, 2013
Star Tribune
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"Coleman, Catholic Charities launch Dorothy Day task force"
May 2, 2013
Star Tribune
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"St. Paul ponders future of Dorothy Day Center for needy"
May 2, 2013
MinnPost Article
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Mayor Coleman Announces Dorothy Day Center Task Force

May 2, 2013

Press Release

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"Legislators to Volunteer at Dorothy Day Center for the Homeless"

April 3, 2013

MinnPost Article
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"Legislators Announce Bipartisan Volunteer Initiative"

April 3, 2013

MN House of Representatives News Release
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"Support Vulnerable Minnesotans with Full Funding of Homeless Youth Act"

April 2, 2013

MinnPost Article
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"Msgr Boxleitner Homily"

March 20, 2013

Fr. Larry Snyder
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"Obituary: Monsignor Boxleitner"

March 17, 2013

Catholic Spirit
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"J. Jerome Boxleitner Obituary"

March 17, 2013
Star Tribune
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"Obituary: Msgr. J. Jerome Boxleitner, 82, Led Catholic Charities in Service to the Poor"

March 16, 2013
Pioneer Press Article
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"Monsignor Jerome Boxleitner Dies"

March 15, 2013
MPR
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The passing of a legend at Catholic Charities, Msgr. J. Jerome Boxleitner
   

March 15, 2013
Link to Statement from Tim Marx
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"Standing room ony at discussion on bills to help the homeless"

March 8, 2013
ABC Newspapers.com 
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"Homelessness Rising in Minnesota, Especially Among Families and Children"

March 6, 2013
Pioneer Press Article
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Wilder Foundation News Release: "Study Counts 10,214 Homeless People in Minnesota, Including More Than 3,500 Children"   

March 6, 2013
Link to Press Release
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"Advocates want $8M boost for housing, services aimed at homeless youth"

February 19, 2013
MPR
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"Homeless Aid -  A House Committee gave its blessing Tuesday to a bill providing money to help homeless youth." 

February 19, 2013
DL Online
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"Youth Advocates Take Aim at Homelessness." 

February 19, 2013
Session Daily, MN State Legislature
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"Prevention, Early Intervention Keys to Ending Youth Homelessness."   

February 19, 2013
Link to Press Release
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"Homeless Shelters Busy in the Cold." 

February 19, 2013
KSTP-TV
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"Extereme Cold Across State on MLK Holiday"

January 22, 2013
MPR
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"Karen Community Honors East Metro Groups"

January 12, 2013
Star Tribune
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"Building Hope"

January/February 2013
Architecture Minnesota
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"Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul looks to a future without overflow space"

December 24, 2012
KSTP TV 
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Catholic Charities Announces New Vice Presidents

December 16, 2012
Pioneer Press 
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"Ruben Rosario: Too many homeless youths competing for too few shelter spots"

December 12, 2012
Pioneer Press Article
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 "Solving the Fiscal Cliff Puts Charity Write Offs at Risk"

December 5, 2012
Star Tribune Article 
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"There's Room for More Friends at this Inn"

November 21, 2012
Pioneer Press Article
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"Area Homeless Shelters See Increase in Need for Beds"

November 12, 2012
SunPost Article
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Advocates for Poor Register Homeless Voters

October 8, 2012
MinnPost Article
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Helping the Homeless: What is and isn't Working

September 21, 2012
MinnPost Article
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Minneapolis" New Facility Can Take 300 Homeless Off the Street

September 18, 2012
WCCO News Story
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Catholics, Lutherans and Voter I.D.

September 8, 2012
Star Tribune Article
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Catholic Charities Helps Immigrant Youth Legalize Status

August 29, 2012
The Catholic Spirit

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Talks Raise Awareness About Homeless Youth

August 2, 2012
The Catholic Spirit

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More are Reaching Out to Homeless Youths

July 28, 2012
Star Tribune Article

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Minneapolis Church Takes on Affordable Housing Project

July 12, 2012
Star Tribune Article

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Judges Flip Hamburgers Instead of Cases

June. 1, 2012
Minnesota Lawyer

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KTCA 2 Almanac

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KSTP 5 Higher Ground Opening Video Package

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Higher Ground Opening Videos

 

KARE 11 Higher Ground

KSTC 45 Higher Ground 

KSTP 5 Higher Ground

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Higher Ground: An Innovative Approach to Fight Homelessness

June. 7, 2012
MinnPost

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Higher Ground Housing Sparks Hope for the Homeless

June. 5, 2012
Catholic Spirit

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New Minneapolis Homeless Shelter Set to Open

June. 4, 2012
Star Tribune Article

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Higher Ground Development Opens its Doors

June. 5, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio

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Helping Homeless Move Up and Out

June. 2, 2012
Star Tribune Article

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Editorial:  Hope for the Homeless

June. 1, 2012
Star Tribune Article

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Finance & Commerce: Higher Ground Finds a Home

May. 30, 2012
Article

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Catholic Charities on KARE Dorothy Day Center Celebrates 31 Years

May. 7, 2012
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And You Took Me In

May. 6, 2012
Article
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St. Paul: Dorothy Day Center's three decades of hospitaliy celebrated

May. 2, 2012
TwinCities.com
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Dorothy Day shelter marks 31st anniversary with 'mixed emotions'

May. 1, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio 
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Accountability of Minn.'s Medicaid is latest dustup in long fight

Apr. 24, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio

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Gaps in Minn. Child Protection System

Feb. 22, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio

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Dorothy Day Center Benefits from US Bank Sock Drive

Feb. 22, 2012
Wall Street Journal Market Watch
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22 Years of Volunteering

Feb. 15, 2012
Star Tribune
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As Birth Control Debate Continues, Catholic Charities will Focus on Mission

Feb. 1, 2012
Star Tribune 
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Hope Street to Add 12 Shelter Beds

Dec. 21, 2011
Star Tribune 

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The Marriage of Health Care and Housing

Dec. 20, 2012
National Health Care for the Homeless Council

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United Way Joins Youth at Northside Child Development Center

Dec. 8, 2011
CBSLocal.com
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Working to Assist those in Great Need

Nov. 23, 2011
The Catholic Spirit
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Dorothy Day Bringing in More from the Cold

Nov. 21, 2011
The Catholic Spirit
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Dorothy Day Seeks Permission to Expand (ARCHIVE)

Oct. 7, 2011
Pioneer Press
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We're Stretched to Our Limits

Sept. 26, 2011
Star Tribune
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Poverty increases 1.2% in Minnesota (ARCHIVE)

Sept. 13, 2011
Pioneer Press
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Meet the Men of St. Anthony

July 7, 2011
Pioneer Press
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A Wake-Up Call to Mend Civic Culture

July 7, 2011
The Catholic Spirit
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Passing Along Hope

July 6, 2011
The Catholic Spirit
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The Domino Effect of Losing a Child Care Subsidy

July 6, 2011
MinnPost
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Shutdown and the Daycare Scramble

July 1, 2011
Star Tribune

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Hot Property: Higher Ground

June 26, 2011
Start Tribune
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Homeless Connect Offers Help to Those in Need in St. Paul (ARCHIVE)

June 26, 2011
Pioneer Press
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More Renters Just a Heartbeat from Homelessness (ARCHIVE)

June 26, 2011
Pioneer Press
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Editorial: Reducing Chronic Homelessness

June 17. 2011
Star Tribune
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High School Students Make Care Packages for St. Joe's

June 8, 2011
Star Tribune
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CBS News Takes a Look at St. Anthony Residence

June 4, 2011
CBS News

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