The 1st Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry Division of Ft. Carson – 200 to 300 soldiers,  delivered clothing and supplies for the homeless to the Marian House.  The soldiers assembled at Dorchester Park, then marched down the trail by Fountain Creek to the Marian House, carrying all the donations in the packs on their backs.

The soldiers arrived at the Marian House about 9:15 am, then began unloading the donations onto tables that had been set up in the front of the building.  Once all the donations had been delivered, soldiers were treated to coffee, hot chocolate and sack lunches.

Immediately after the donations had been collected, patrons of the Marian House were able to pick out items they wanted.  One mother, with two young children, was able to find a doll for her daughter, and an Elmo stuffed animal for her son, as well as various items of clothing.

“Ft. Carson is a wonderful partner in our community and to Marian House.   We can not begin to thank them enough for all they do.  This march today, to help the less fortunate in our community, is just another example of their generous spirit,”  said Jason Christensen, CEO of Catholic Charities.