by CC-KCSJ | Feb 11, 2021 | Children & Family Services, Current Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement
Catholic Charities receives $2M to open food pantries“Through this new program, at-risk families may be able to find not just help, but also hope.” -Donors Peter and Veronica Mallouk Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph has received a $2M gift that...
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 | Oct 27, 2020 | Current Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement, Stories
My experience has taught me that purpose is found at the intersection of what I care most about and where I can contribute the most by helping others. “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: if one falls, the other will help the...
by CC-KCSJ | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement, Stories
Because of you, hundreds of men, women, and children will have dinner and sleep in a safe place tonight Summer is winding down and we just wrapped up our annual school supply drive of pencils, paper, folders, and backpacks for a group of urban core elementary...
by CC-KCSJ | Jul 29, 2020 | Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement, Stories
“As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, put on heartfelt compassion… kindness ……patience……and over all these, put on love. – Colossians 3:12,14” Let’s face it: it’s been very hard for nearly five months now. Our routines have changed. We think twice about...
by CC-KCSJ | Jun 18, 2020 | COVID-19 Response, Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement
The agency is “virtually” bustling with activity. In compliance with local shelter-in-place orders stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, agency staff are using technology and modified strategies to continue serving people in need each day. “Our programs have...