![Traveling museum spotlights powerful stories of transformation and hope #Catholic - About 300 visitors to the People of Hope Museum, a traveling exhibit that stopped at St. Paul Inside the Walls in Madison, N.J., on Palm Sunday and Holy Monday, experienced powerful stories of people whose lives have been transformed through Catholic Charities, which provides them with help and hope.
On March 30 and 31, Catholic Charities of the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey joined Catholic Charities agencies across the United States in hosting People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a nationwide storytelling exhibit, amplifying the profound impact of Christian service.
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Housed in a retrofitted tractor-trailer, the People of Hope Museum showcases how compassion, service, and hope are lived out through the stories and experiences of those Catholic Charities serve. The exhibits are designed to inspire visitors to embody these Christian values in their own lives. Admission is free and open to the public.
This immersive experience brings to life more than 40 professionally produced video stories from Catholic Charities staff and volunteers from across the country about clients who deeply impacted them. One of those inspiring stories is from Carlos Roldan, director of food pantries for Paterson Catholic Charities.
“This exhibit reminded us we are all called to be people of hope. As the People of Hope Museum continues its journey across America, we pray it inspires countless communities to see, serve, and become hope,” Hazel Yaptangco, director of development and public relations for Paterson Catholic Charities posted on social media after the mobile museum’s visit to St. Paul Inside the Walls. “Everyone commented on the power of the stories shared. Thank you to everyone who visited the exhibit. Your presence made it truly special,” she said.
The exhibit features interactive poverty simulation activities to help visitors understand the challenges faced by families in poverty. It also displays U.S. and state-level poverty data for local and national insights.
The People of Hope Museum launched its tour of the United States last month in New York City and will travel the U.S. for two-and-a-half years. The initiative is made possible by a 2024 grant of nearly $5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc., awarded through an invitational round of its National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life.
The People of Hope Museum is an initiative of Catholic Charities USA, the national membership organization for 168 independent Catholic charities. Collectively, last year, the Catholic Charities network of agencies served more than 16 million people regardless of faith, addressing needs ranging from food insecurity and housing to disaster assistance, health care, and family support.
In a social media post, Paterson Catholic Charities thanked its staff and volunteers that helped with the museum’s visit, including young women of the Women’s Softball Team of Morris Catholic High School in Denville, N.J. and their coach, Nick DeGennaro; the staff of St. Paul’s Inside the Walls; and its partners from Catholic Charities USA.
Scott Milliken, CEO of Catholic Charities of Paterson, said, “The People of Hope Exhibit reminds us that every statistic represents a person with a story, a struggle, and sacred dignity.”
“We were honored to bring this powerful nationwide initiative to St. Paul Inside the Walls and invite our community to encounter the faces and voices of hope that inspire our mission every day,” Milliken said. “For more than 80 years, Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson has supported individuals and families in Passaic, Morris, and Sussex counties and beyond, offering guidance, resources, and compassionate care during difficult times.”
To learn more about the People of Hope Museum, visit ccpaterson.org/POH.
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About 300 visitors to the People of Hope Museum, a traveling exhibit that stopped at St. Paul Inside the Walls in Madison, N.J., on Palm Sunday and Holy Monday, experienced powerful stories of people whose lives have been transformed through Catholic Charities, which provides them with help and hope.
On March 30 and 31, Catholic Charities of the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey joined Catholic Charities agencies across the United States in hosting People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a nationwide storytelling exhibit, amplifying the profound impact of Christian service.
Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
Housed in a retrofitted tractor-trailer, the People of Hope Museum showcases how compassion, service, and hope are lived out through the stories and experiences of those Catholic Charities serve. The exhibits are designed to inspire visitors to embody these Christian values in their own lives. Admission is free and open to the public.
This immersive experience brings to life more than 40 professionally produced video stories from Catholic Charities staff and volunteers from across the country about clients who deeply impacted them. One of those inspiring stories is from Carlos Roldan, director of food pantries for Paterson Catholic Charities.
“This exhibit reminded us we are all called to be people of hope. As the People of Hope Museum continues its journey across America, we pray it inspires countless communities to see, serve, and become hope,” Hazel Yaptangco, director of development and public relations for Paterson Catholic Charities posted on social media after the mobile museum’s visit to St. Paul Inside the Walls. “Everyone commented on the power of the stories shared. Thank you to everyone who visited the exhibit. Your presence made it truly special,” she said.
The exhibit features interactive poverty simulation activities to help visitors understand the challenges faced by families in poverty. It also displays U.S. and state-level poverty data for local and national insights.
The People of Hope Museum launched its tour of the United States last month in New York City and will travel the U.S. for two-and-a-half years. The initiative is made possible by a 2024 grant of nearly $5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc., awarded through an invitational round of its National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life.
The People of Hope Museum is an initiative of Catholic Charities USA, the national membership organization for 168 independent Catholic charities. Collectively, last year, the Catholic Charities network of agencies served more than 16 million people regardless of faith, addressing needs ranging from food insecurity and housing to disaster assistance, health care, and family support.
In a social media post, Paterson Catholic Charities thanked its staff and volunteers that helped with the museum’s visit, including young women of the Women’s Softball Team of Morris Catholic High School in Denville, N.J. and their coach, Nick DeGennaro; the staff of St. Paul’s Inside the Walls; and its partners from Catholic Charities USA.
Scott Milliken, CEO of Catholic Charities of Paterson, said, “The People of Hope Exhibit reminds us that every statistic represents a person with a story, a struggle, and sacred dignity.”
“We were honored to bring this powerful nationwide initiative to St. Paul Inside the Walls and invite our community to encounter the faces and voices of hope that inspire our mission every day,” Milliken said. “For more than 80 years, Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson has supported individuals and families in Passaic, Morris, and Sussex counties and beyond, offering guidance, resources, and compassionate care during difficult times.”
To learn more about the People of Hope Museum, visit ccpaterson.org/POH.
[See image gallery at beaconnj.org]
Traveling museum spotlights powerful stories of transformation and hope #Catholic –
About 300 visitors to the People of Hope Museum, a traveling exhibit that stopped at St. Paul Inside the Walls in Madison, N.J., on Palm Sunday and Holy Monday, experienced powerful stories of people whose lives have been transformed through Catholic Charities, which provides them with help and hope.
On March 30 and 31, Catholic Charities of the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey joined Catholic Charities agencies across the United States in hosting People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a nationwide storytelling exhibit, amplifying the profound impact of Christian service.
Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
Housed in a retrofitted tractor-trailer, the People of Hope Museum showcases how compassion, service, and hope are lived out through the stories and experiences of those Catholic Charities serve. The exhibits are designed to inspire visitors to embody these Christian values in their own lives. Admission is free and open to the public.
This immersive experience brings to life more than 40 professionally produced video stories from Catholic Charities staff and volunteers from across the country about clients who deeply impacted them. One of those inspiring stories is from Carlos Roldan, director of food pantries for Paterson Catholic Charities.
“This exhibit reminded us we are all called to be people of hope. As the People of Hope Museum continues its journey across America, we pray it inspires countless communities to see, serve, and become hope,” Hazel Yaptangco, director of development and public relations for Paterson Catholic Charities posted on social media after the mobile museum’s visit to St. Paul Inside the Walls. “Everyone commented on the power of the stories shared. Thank you to everyone who visited the exhibit. Your presence made it truly special,” she said.
The exhibit features interactive poverty simulation activities to help visitors understand the challenges faced by families in poverty. It also displays U.S. and state-level poverty data for local and national insights.
The People of Hope Museum launched its tour of the United States last month in New York City and will travel the U.S. for two-and-a-half years. The initiative is made possible by a 2024 grant of nearly $5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc., awarded through an invitational round of its National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life.
The People of Hope Museum is an initiative of Catholic Charities USA, the national membership organization for 168 independent Catholic charities. Collectively, last year, the Catholic Charities network of agencies served more than 16 million people regardless of faith, addressing needs ranging from food insecurity and housing to disaster assistance, health care, and family support.
In a social media post, Paterson Catholic Charities thanked its staff and volunteers that helped with the museum’s visit, including young women of the Women’s Softball Team of Morris Catholic High School in Denville, N.J. and their coach, Nick DeGennaro; the staff of St. Paul’s Inside the Walls; and its partners from Catholic Charities USA.
Scott Milliken, CEO of Catholic Charities of Paterson, said, “The People of Hope Exhibit reminds us that every statistic represents a person with a story, a struggle, and sacred dignity.”
“We were honored to bring this powerful nationwide initiative to St. Paul Inside the Walls and invite our community to encounter the faces and voices of hope that inspire our mission every day,” Milliken said. “For more than 80 years, Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson has supported individuals and families in Passaic, Morris, and Sussex counties and beyond, offering guidance, resources, and compassionate care during difficult times.”
To learn more about the People of Hope Museum, visit ccpaterson.org/POH.