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
Happy Bottoms Reaches Our Northern Counties
We are excited to share that our partnership with Happy Bottoms is now available at our St. Joseph Office and Cameron Location! Each month participants can go to their distribution location and receive 50 diapers or 30 pull-ups once every month. Is your child...
Celebration of Hope Artfully Raises $1.3 Million
Surrounded by magnificent works of art, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s Kirkwood Hall was at capacity for Catholic Charities’ annual Celebration of Hope Gala on April 29. Chaired by Peggy and Terry Dunn, the enchanting evening brought in over $1.3 million for our...
Serving People, Lifting Hope: National Suicide Prevention Month September 2022
We just completed National Suicide Prevention Month (September) but the need for mental health awareness continues year-round. Suicide is a traumatic end to a mental health struggle, and Catholic Charities of Kansas City St. Joseph seeks to provide tools and support...
Faith Journey Interview with Deaf and Disabilities Ministries Parish Mental Health Coordinator Marie Justin: Deaf and Disabilities Ministries “Together” Newsletter September 2022
Recently, our department hired Marie Justin as the Parish Mental Health Ministry Coordinator, a position funded by a grant from the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers. She has been with us for a little over a month, and, already, we have greatly...
Faith Journey Interview with Author Virginia Pillars: Deaf and Disabilities Ministries “Together” Newsletter December 2021
On October 12th, our department partnered with the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph to present a luncheon with Deacon Ed Shoener of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers. The focus of the gathering was on the development of parish mental health...
Faith Journey Interview with Laura Gaffney, MD and Dr. Moya Peterson: Deaf and Disabilities Ministries “Together” Newsletter October 2021
About a year ago, our department hosted an online screening of the film None of Us Want to Stand Still about better health care for adults with developmental disabilities. After we viewed the film, we had a group discussion, and many of the individuals present...