Thank You for Helping Us Share the Spirit!

January 4, 2023

This year's Share the Spirit program was a tremendous success, and we're grateful to our community for helping families in need this holiday season. 

Whether it was helping a family through the application process, sponsoring a family in need of gifts, volunteering during the gift drop-off and pick-up days, shopping for gifts and more—thank you!


This year, 287 families – that’s 1,291 family members – were sponsored and 236 sponsors helped make sure they had a wonderful holiday experience. Share the Spirit also raised an additional $12,580 to provide memorable holidays for our friends and neighbors in Central Minnesota. Pictured are sponsors, staff and volunteers from the Share the Spirit gift drop-off day at the St. Cloud Armory, all working together to make the holidays a little brighter this year. Thank you again to everyone who helped us share the spirit this holiday season!

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud is a nonprofit organization that works to build communities, promote family life, and enhance human dignity by providing quality services to meet the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and families of all faiths and beliefs.


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April 23, 2025
A Journey of Hope and Resilience
By Brittany Hoversten April 14, 2025
At Catholic Charities Emergency Services, we see countless acts of kindness every day, but a recent donation from a remarkable young man left a special mark on our hearts. On a chilly Friday afternoon, Bryce, a 17-year-old student at Albany High School, donated an impressive 860 pounds of squash. This generous gift highlights the power of community support, proving that even in challenging times, there is always hope. Bryce has grown his own pumpkins, squash, and gourds under the name Bryce Pumpkin’s, which has become known for fresh, locally grown produce. His efforts extend beyond growing, as he sells his harvest at farmers markets and even had a booth at the Made in Minnesota Expo in November, supporting local businesses and sustainable farming. What makes his story even more inspiring is how Bryce uses his success to give back. His donation will directly help families in need through our food shelf, which serves St. Cloud and surrounding areas. Bryce’s squash donation will be a vital part of our monthly food distribution, helping to provide nutritious meals to hundreds of families in our community. His gesture demonstrates not only a heart full of compassion but also the interconnectedness of local farmers, businesses, and families. When young people like Bryce step up, it’s a reminder that the future is well cared for. Bryce’s story proves that even small acts of kindness can grow into something truly transformative. Through donations like Bryce’s, we are able to provide food to those who need it most, including seniors on fixed incomes and single parents working multiple jobs. The connection between local farmers and organizations like Catholic Charities sustains our community and fosters hope for those struggling. Looking ahead to the upcoming growing season, we’re excited to see what other generous community members, like Bryce, will share. His efforts remind us that every small contribution adds up to something much bigger, and it’s not just about the food—we’re also strengthening our community and inspiring hope for all.
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