by Ellen Petersen | Mar 30, 2021 | Current Newsletter, Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement
Newsletter March, 2021 — Couple Donates $2 Million for Food Pantry For the past year, Catholic Charities has worked closely with Peter and Veronica Mallouk, owners of Creative Planning in Overland Park, Kansas. The Mallouk family generously donated $2 million to help...
by Ellen Petersen | Mar 30, 2021 | Current Newsletter, Message from the CEO, Newsletter
Newsletter March, 2021 Exciting Changes at Catholic Charities Hello, friend of Catholic Charities! My thoughts and prayers are with you as we welcome in spring and mark the anniversary of what has been a difficult year. Despite the difficulty, there has been great...
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...