Hope starts with a meal
Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph walks alongside neighbors facing hardship. We help meet immediate needs and create stability. Then, we help families build a path toward dignity, independence, and a brighter future.
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Programs that meet people where they are
From pregnancy through the senior years, we walk alongside our neighbors through every stage of life. What can we do for you today?
Children and Family
Pregnancy support, child development, diapers, and adoption services.
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Show a neighbor they are not alone
Give, volunteer, or bring your community together to create hope across the region.
Donate
Make a one-time or recurring gift to support local needs.
Give NowVolunteer
Share your time and talents with neighbors in need.
Get StartedCommunity
Gather supplies or bring your group together to serve.
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Volunteer with us
Serve a meal, sort donations, or lend a professional skill. Every hour makes a difference.
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Join Us in the Community
Behind on Bills Workshop - In Person 200 points
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SJ-Classroom Downstairs; SLKC Workforce Classroom; In Person - 1123 S. 10th Street St. Joseph; KC clients can attend virtually by going to 8001 Longview Road
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Stories of Hope
Real voices of real people engaged with Catholic Charities.
My caseworker made me feel seen, heard, and valued in a way I haven’t felt in years. I truly believe she changed my life. Her kindness wasn’t just part of her job. It came straight from her heart.
Catholic Charities has gone above and beyond. They haven't just given us a safe, warm, sensitive environment; Catholic Charities has worked so hard to make us a family here. They give you that dignity and that respect that I love.
I can, one day, retire. I'm able to provide for my family. For the first time in my life, I'm self-sufficient. Things that I never thought were possible. It's one of those things that if Catholic Charities didn't help out, I don't know if it would have happened. It's been a big deal.
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Blog
September 28, 2026
Suicide an Uncomfortable Conversation Made Comfortable
I first met the Very Rev. Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, at a Catholic Writers Conference in 2018. He was promoting his book After Suicide. This was a timely encounter, as I had two acquaintances who were struggling after recently losing family members to suicide. God will often place opportunities in our hands to help those […]
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August 24, 2026
Care for Care Givers
Giving care for loved ones can be hard work, lonely work but also rewarding work. Praise to the care givers out there, who often go unnoticed. Care giving to loved ones can be urgent with a steep learning curve or a gradual increase in care that is needed. Think of the difference of diving into a pool and sitting on the side of the pool and gradually […]
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Blog
August 19, 2026
Independence
As a nation, we recently celebrated our Independence Day. For an amazing 250 years, we have preserved our freedom and the God-given rights on which our country was founded. Throughout our history, we have fought to protect that independence. On a personal level, however, independence means something different for each of us. What independence looks […]
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1879
Serving the region since
Our History
Help for today, hope for tomorrow
Across our 27-county region, Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph serves neighbors of every faith. We’ve been building brighter futures since 1879.
1879
Founded to serve neighbors in need
Today
Dozens of programs across the region
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