by CC-KCSJ | Jan 28, 2021 | Current Newsletter, Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement
People are experiencing poverty and food insecurity at rates significantly higher than in years prior. Food means a lot to us. We carefully prepare it, we share it joyfully with friends and family, we make special treats to give as gifts to friends to show our...
by CC-KCSJ | Jan 28, 2021 | Current Newsletter, Message from the CEO, Newsletter
While we all understand this past year posed great challenges, it also provided great opportunities for growth and heroic perseverance. It is with great joy that I greet you in this New Year! While we all understand this past year posed great challenges, it also...
by CC-KCSJ | Jan 28, 2021 | Current Newsletter, Newsletter, Welcome Center
Offering emergency food to families who come to the Welcome Center has an immediate calming effect. The past year has been a record year for many reasons. People are experiencing poverty and food insecurity at rates significantly higher than in years prior, especially...
by CC-KCSJ | Sep 29, 2020 | Employment Services, Newsletter, Stories
It is easy to say that employment alone can assist with food insecurities, but to do so, the basic needs must be met first. Food insecurity is defined as a disruption of food intake or eating habits due to a lack of money or resources. It is usually the first thing to...
by CC-KCSJ | Sep 29, 2020 | Housing Services, Newsletter, Stories, Veteran services
Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph provides for the veteran who would not otherwise be able to receive help. Across the country and throughout our own diocesan area, there are dozens of programs dedicated to assisting veterans as they navigate civilian life....
by CC-KCSJ | Sep 29, 2020 | Children & Family Services, Newsletter, Stories
What science continues to show is that eating a well-balanced diet can drastically improve negative mental health symptoms. Many families, regardless of their economic class, are dealing with large amounts of stress. Whether it’s parents becoming ad hoc teachers and...