Catholic Charities Community Services
Providing Help. Creating Hope.
Jovins is a 25-year-old Haitian police officer who had tragically lost his leg due to injuries sustained in the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti. His home was completely destroyed, and through the Ramapo Task force and nurses from Rockland’s Good Samaritan Hospital working in Haiti at the time, he was brought to the United States for further medical care and rehabilitation. Within a short time, … [Read more...]
Marion, a 97-year-old widow, was referred by the Department of Social Services to Catholic Charities Community Services to apply for emergency financial assistance for housing. A life-long Rockland County resident, Marion was in danger of being evicted from her apartment. She had been receiving Medicaid, but is required to pay a ‘Spend-Down’ of $700 each month in order for her to maintain her … [Read more...]
Judy is a single mother with two young children who contacted the Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland in a panic. Her family was facing eviction. With the recent loss of her job and the burden of caring for an elderly parent, the walls were closing in on Judy. Fortunately, Judy was able to find a helping hand at CCCSR. Our staff helped her file for Unemployment Insurance and public … [Read more...]
