by Austin Fitzgerald | Aug 12, 2022 | Deaf & Disability Ministries, Feature, New Post, Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement, Uncategorized, Volunteer
Linda Hopkins began working at Catholic Charities in 2018. She was initially hired as the Donor Stewardship Specialist. At this time, she serves as the Volunteer Manager and the Supervisor of the Deaf and Disabilities Ministry. Her oversight and support have been a... 
by Austin Fitzgerald | Aug 5, 2022 | Deaf & Disability Ministries, Feature, New Post, Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement, Stories, Uncategorized
Early in my days as Deaf and Disabilities Ministries Coordinator, I heard about the McVickers. Ever since, I’ve wanted to interview them for Faith Journey. Amy and Jamey McVicker, of Cameron, Missouri, devote their time in public service, caring for their three... 
by Austin Fitzgerald | Jul 7, 2022 | Current Newsletter, New Post, Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement, Pantry, Support Us, Volunteer, Welcome Center, Welcome Center Slider
Two themes motivate the staff at Catholic Charities on a daily basis: the pandemic has increased the number of people in need (our clients), and the rural areas of our diocese does not receive the same amount of support as does the KC and St. Joseph metro areas. ... 
by Austin Fitzgerald | Jun 6, 2022 | Feature, New Post, Outreach & Engagement, Stories, Support Us, Veteran services
Throughout George’s time in the military, he wanted to be strong. Strong for himself, strong for his wife, strong for his family, and most of all (as they are the world to George), his two dogs: Zeus and Bella. When Rhonda Gonzalez, SSVF Housing Case Manager, first... 
by Austin Fitzgerald | May 31, 2022 | Deaf & Disability Ministries, New Post, Outreach & Engagement, Uncategorized, Veteran services, Welcome Center
Mental health can determine the course of our lives regardless of age or life circumstance. Lisa Wagner-Carollo, Deaf and Disability Ministry Coordinator at Catholic Charities Kansas City-Saint Joseph, feels strongly about mental health and how crucial it is for... by Austin Fitzgerald | May 11, 2022 | New Post, Outreach & Engagement, Pantry, Support Us, Uncategorized, Volunteer, Welcome Center, Welcome Center Slider
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