CARITAS, which has served individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction in the Richmond region for nearly 40 years, is now licensing our life-changing workforce training curriculum to organizations across the country. […]
Megan’s story
For years, Leigh and Kent Iberg bore the soul-crushing experience of watching their daughter Megan Smith attempt sobriety, only to relapse almost immediately. “We would go through the excitement of […]
Sheyka’s story
My name is Sheyka, and I have learned that it means “wisdom and leader of community.” For years I did not use this name. I put on a mask and […]
Recovery Corps Service in 2023
This fall, CARITAS is proud to announce that we brought on 6 new Ampact Recovery Corps Members, and we serve as their host site for 2023. These dedicated individuals will […]
Ray Porter Comes Full Circle at The Healing Place
If Ray Porter were to chart the highs and lows of his life, he would pinpoint 2001 as his rock bottom. “I was homeless and unemployed and fighting heroin addiction,” […]
CARITAS announces new hires
CARITAS is excited to welcome three new team members to our staff: Charles Stafford as Senior Director of Human Resources and Culture, Stacy Buchanan as Director of Marketing and Communications, […]