Real lives, real change.
Real lives, real change.
Here, you’ll find powerful testimonials, news highlights, and impact reports. Explore the journeys of those who have found stability, healing, and hope through our programs.
2024 Impact Report
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CARITAS Announces Surge Shelter to Support Inclement Weather Shelter This Winter
RICHMOND, VA – October 29, 2025 – CARITAS, a local nonprofit with almost 40 years of experience creating a safe space to heal and time to rebuild, announced today that it will operate a Surge Shelter to support the Inclement Weather Shelter (IWS) managed by the...
Fall Into Giving: Preparing for the Holidays at CARITAS
As the leaves begin to turn and a chill fills the air, the CARITAS community is already preparing for one of the most meaningful times of the year - the holiday season. It’s a time filled with light, generosity, and gratitude, but can also be a challenging period...
From Resident to Community Leader: Vernon Crayton’s Journey
National Recovery Month gives us all another opportunity to shine a light on the power of recovery and the people whose lives are transformed by it. Few stories illustrate that journey better than Vernon Crayton’s. As an alumni of The Healing Place and a former...
CARITAS Op-Ed Celebrates the Important Work of Recovery
As we recognize National Recovery Month in September here at CARITAS, we’re proud to highlight the resilient and dynamic recovery community in the Greater Richmond region. As a local leader in recovery services, our team works to support and celebrate the important...
Philanthropy in Practice
Angela Middleton, M.D., her husband Ryan Mitchell, and their four children view philanthropy as more than charitable giving. It’s a deeply held family value and a long-term investment in the health and strength of the Richmond community. Through the Mitchell Family...
A Story of Hope & Healing
I always really wanted people to like me. So, when my best friend offered me drugs in high school, I said yes to keep the friendship. What I thought would be a one-time thing quickly spiraled into regular use, and by the time I was well into my first career, I was...
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