Catholic Charities New Hampshire

Faith in Action: Lifting Our Brothers and Sisters in Need Through Community Services

Catholic Charities New Hampshire (CCNH) is blessed to be a part of the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal (NHCA), currently underway across the Diocese. In addition to supporting a number of ministries important to the Diocese, gifts to the NHCA help support our Community Services program, one of our 10 core social services programs.

For those who may not know, CCNH Community Services embodies Christ's call to serve the least among us — those lost, those in crisis and those with nowhere else to turn. They are individuals lacking sufficient income to make ends meet, families without adequate access to basic necessities and seniors unable to get by alone. For them, every day is a struggle.

They are those like Jane, whose husband recently had surgery. Complications from that surgery led to a second surgery, which left him disabled and unable to work. 

Jane needed to take a year off from work to care for her husband and their two young children. What had been a two-income household soon became one in distress. 

With their savings depleted and bills mounting, Jane recently returned to work, taking on as many hours as possible. It wasn’t enough, though, as the electric company delivered a shut-off notice.

Jane reached out to our Community Services team. We acted quickly to ensure the electricity stayed on, and we didn’t stop there.

As we worked more closely with Jane to understand her difficulties, we learned that her husband’s mental health was declining from the trauma he had experienced and he was having suicidal thoughts. 

Our team immediately connected them with our Mental Health Counseling Services. Jane and her family were provided additional resources to help them with budgeting and to overcome the stigma associated with accessing food from their parish food pantry.

Knowing now that she is not alone, Jane is very thankful to have Community Services in her corner. 

“I didn’t think anyone would care or be able to help. You were the first to answer my call and listen. You didn’t judge. I am forever grateful,” she shares.

Your support of the NHCA makes transformative stories like Jane's possible. It demonstrates the power of our faith in action, lifting our brothers and sisters from despair and accompanying them to a brighter future. 

Together, we can continue to follow in Jesus' footsteps, extending His healing, comfort and empowerment to those who need it most.

"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." - Mt 25:40

Visit cc-nh.org/parable to make a gift online. You may also mail a check to Catholic Charities NH, 100 William Loeb Drive, Unit 3, Manchester, NH 03109, writing "Parable" in the check reference line.

Faith in Action highlights the transformative work and mission of Catholic Charities New Hampshire. Grounded in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, we respond to those in need with programs that heal, comfort, and empower.