“When AIDS dies
Light will show
People will rise
Life will shine
Again
And the dark will go
Into a deep hole
AIDS will die with
The black darkness
Of death.”

--Sam Wiehoff, 9 years old.
 

For many of those we serve, life’s transitions are sometimes challenging ones. If they are able to meet some of their goals, they may still need help on others.

Catholic Charities AIDS Services has been working with one client for 2 months. It has been a difficult road for him to access needed services, as he is a registered sex offender. Although he has complied with all the requirement of attending substance abuse treatment and all scheduled appointments with his worker, his status as an offender has kept him from receiving shelter from county. This client is also further restricted from accessing many housing programs and, despite his efforts along with the support and advocacy offered from his case management team, is currently homeless.

In our intensive case management program, we like to truly celebrate the little successes we have with our clients and one in particular stands out in our minds.