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The People of Hope Museum will travel the country through June 2028. Find us in your community and stop by for a visit!  

From March to December 2026, the museum will progress through 21 states, from Texas to Ohio and from Maine to Florida, mostly in the eastern half of the United States. We will then tour the western states in 2027. In the first half of 2028, we will visit places missed or that would like a repeat visit. More dates will be added regularly, so be sure to sign up for updates. 

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Horseheads, New York

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester was founded over a century ago with a mission to build a just and compassionate society to advance the dignity of all people.

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May 7

Rochester, New York

Catholic Charities Diocese of Rochester

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester was founded over a century ago with a mission to build a just and compassionate society to advance the dignity of all people.

May 9

Buffalo, New York

Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Founded in 1923 through a joining of 16 diocesan institutions, Catholic Charities of Buffalo continues to be a beach of light for those in need, lending a hand to fellow Western New Yorkers.

About the Museum

The cornerstone of People of Hope is an immersive experience that will tour the United States for two-and-a-half years, highlighting sacred stories of service — moments that reveal the power of volunteering, the awe of encountering others at their most vulnerable and the transformation that occurs when we live out our faith through service. The museum, housed in a retrofitted tractor trailer, will share first-person accounts from staff and volunteers of Catholic Charities agencies across the country about meaningful and memorable encounters with families and individuals in need.  

Visitors will be invited to record their own inspirational stories of service, and the museum will highlight opportunities for them to engage in service across the country through Catholic Charities agencies and other mission-aligned organizations. Recent surveys show that two-thirds of people are open to volunteering for three simple reasons: to help others, to express empathy for those who need help and to feel more connected to their community. 

This project was made possible by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.  

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Jul
31

Lexington, Kentucky

  • Catholic Charities Diocese of Lexington

July 31 – August 1, 2026

Catholic Charities Diocese of Lexington serves all 50 counties within the diocese, offering comfort, care, and hope to all in need.

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Aug
04

Atlanta, Georgia

  • Catholic Charities Atlanta

August 4 – 5, 2026

Founded in 1953 and a member of CCUSA since 2006, Catholic Charities Atlanta takes a holistic approach to serving the metropolitan area’s most vulnerable people.

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Aug
07

Knoxville, Tennessee

  • Catholic Charities of East Tennessee

August 7 – 8, 2026

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee provides housing, food support, adoption, counseling, and immigration services to address the unique challenges faced by individuals and families throughout the region.

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Aug
11

Nashville, Tennessee

  • Catholic Charities Diocese of Nashville

August 11 – 12, 2026

Catholic Charities Diocese of Nashville has been a beacon of love, hope, and healing for Middle Tennessee since 1962 and today serves more than 25,000 people annually across eight locations.

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Aug
14

Memphis, Tennessee

  • Catholic Charities of West Tennessee

August 14 – 15, 2026

Catholic Charities of West Tennessee was founded in 1971. It serves among some of the highest poverty rates in the nation, providing food, resources, and hope to those who need it most.

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Aug
25

Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma

August 25 – 26, 2026

Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma offers 15 programs and 7 locations to serve those in need across the region. It is the largest provider of food to individuals in need in the state of Oklahoma.

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Aug
28

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

  • Catholic Charities Oklahoma City

August 28 – 29, 2026

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Oklahoma City was founded in 1912 and for more than 100 years has adapted to changing times and trends in delivery of social services.

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Sep
02

San Antonio, Texas

  • Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio

September 2 – 3, 2026

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. was established in 1941 to serve as a coordinating agency for other archdiocesan welfare programs, centering especially on the welfare of families and children in need. 

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Sep
08

Austin, Texas

  • Catholic Charities of Central Texas

September 8 – 9, 2026

Catholic Charities of Central Texas offers holistic help with programs designed to bring hope, stability, and opportunity to those facing hardship.

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Sep
11

Houston, Texas

  • Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

September 11, 2026

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has provided food, clothing, shelter, and a network of support services to people from all walks of life for over 80 years.

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