Our Mission
Helping people move to a better life through hope-filled care, services, and advocacy; calling all those of goodwill to join us.
Our Vision
By lifting people in need to the dignity of self-reliance, and encouraging others to help, our communities will become one human family.
In the news
Our Mobile Food Pantry is Hitting the Road Near You
The excitement is hard to contain! Can you feel it? In tackling hunger, there are many noticeable factors: location, accessibility, and most importantly, the needs of the community. With food insecurity on the rise, understanding and meeting the needs of our community...
April is Fair Housing Month!
The issue of homelessness is foundational to Catholic Charities Kansas City-Saint Joseph (CCKCSJ). From families with children to seniors needing affordable housing, a happy lifestyle is rooted in making one’s own decisions under a roof to sustain themselves. In the...
National Volunteer Week
Volunteering is the heartbeat of the mission here at Catholic Charities Kansas City-Saint Joseph. Whether through big annual events like Christmas Shining Star, our Outpace Poverty 5K and the Gala or smaller consistent events like our food distribution or clothing...
Marie Finds Freedom and Stability
Be A Star Thrower: I cannot believe I am this close to reaching my goal! It has been refreshing to watch myself learn and grow at Catholic Charities Kansas...
Many Starfish Need Many Star Throwers
The Bible tells us in Matthew 25:35, 40 this is what being a star thrower means. Putting on the heart of Christ means serving the least among us whether hungry or thirsty, help getting over sickness, or in bad situations. Christ did not come to be among the highest in society, but as a lowly servant seeking to save the isolated and cast out. The manger and shepherds were symbols of that, that even the simplest of situations can bring about the greatest of miracles.
Marie picks up Christmas Shining Star Gifts for her Children
Today I picked up the Christmas Shining Star gifts. I cried with joy. Such a burden was lifted from my shoulders.