Massa, Vandi and their three children were refugees who sought asylum from war-torn Western Africa and the harsh conditions of a refugee camp where they spent four years before coming to Catholic Charities. Through support from Catholic Charities, the family has settled into a new life with a true appreciation for the freedom our country offers. This is just one example of the Catholic Charities commitment to serving vulnerable people, addressing root causes of poverty and fostering global solidarity. Pictured here with Bishop Thomas J. Olmstead, this family is thriving. Massa is now an employee with Catholic Charities, assisting other refugee families as they find new lives in America.