With cold weather come new challenges for emergency shelters and drop-in centers

Freezing cold temperatures and driving snow will force many people experiencing homelessness to seek refuge at one of Catholic Charities' emergency shelters.

Watch the short video below and find out how Catholic Charities deals with the challenges of increased demand caused by the cold Minnesota winter.

2009 Walk to End Hunger

The 2009 Walk to End Hunger was a huge success for all of those involved. The final numbers are not in yet, but Catholic Charities expects to feed hundreds of families with the proceeds raised at this year's event.

Watch the short video below to get a recap of the event from Catholic Charities' Food Shelf Director Jim Durdle.

Volunteers keep St. Joe's Library in top shape

Volunteers from the Minneapolis-based law firm Faegre and Benson have taken on the daunting (not really) task of organizing the library at St. Joseph's Home for Children.

The library is a great resource for the children at St. Joe's. Whether a child wants to learn about Abraham Lincoln's presidency or simply follow Harry, Ron and Hermione on an adventure through the halls of Hogwarts, the library is the place to go.

Watch these great volunteers in action in the short video below:

Give to the Max tomorrow!

Make your gift go further Tuesday, Nov. 17 during Give to the Max Day. Go to Catholic Charities' giving page on GiveMN.org to make your online contribution. All gifts made between 8 a.m. Nov. 17 and 8 a.m. Nov. 18 will receive a portion of a $500,000 match, and 100 percent of your gift will go to Catholic Charities.

Help end poverty in the Twin Cities. Make your gift tomorrow.

Reaching out to those in need at Secure Waiting Space

Catholic Charities' Secure Waiting Space shelter in downtown Minneapolis provides a safe place to sleep for hundreds of men every night.

Watch this short video and learn more about Secure Waiting from John Petroskas, who works to find housing for some of the men who stay there.



Go to www.cctwincities.org to learn how you can help end poverty in the Twin Cities.