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 | May 11, 2022 | New Post, Outreach & Engagement, Pantry, Support Us, Uncategorized, Volunteer, Welcome Center, Welcome Center Slider
The excitement is hard to contain! Can you feel it? In tackling hunger, there are many noticeable factors: location, accessibility, and most importantly, the needs of the community. With food insecurity on the rise, understanding and meeting the needs of our community...
by Austin Fitzgerald | Apr 22, 2022 | New Post, Outreach & Engagement, Pantry, Uncategorized, Volunteer, Welcome Center
Volunteering is the heartbeat of the mission here at Catholic Charities Kansas City-Saint Joseph. Whether through big annual events like Christmas Shining Star, our Outpace Poverty 5K and the Gala or smaller consistent events like our food distribution or clothing...
by Ashley Everett | Feb 20, 2022 | CCEAF, Current Newsletter, Feature, New Post, Newsletter, Stories, Support Us, Uncategorized, Volunteer
Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance Fund: Donate to Larry’s Legacy Our parishioners rallied around Larry, too. They bought him a bed, donated kitchen appliances, tables and lamps that made his new apartment a home. They helped him move into his new...
by Austin Fitzgerald | Dec 29, 2021 | Children & Family Services, Disaster Relief, Employment Services, HelpMarie.org, Housing Services, New Post, Pantry, Uncategorized, Volunteer, Welcome Center
Be A Star Thrower: DONATE Support is a big factor in the success in one’s physical, financial, and emotional journey and a key part to keep them moving forward. Following Marie’s journey so far, her “star throwers” are the reason she is finding victory in areas she...
by Ashley Everett | Dec 15, 2021 | Children & Family Services, HelpMarie.org, New Post, Volunteer
Be A Star Thrower: DONATE Wow, I really feel like life is looking up. Things in my life are really coming together. Finally. Today I picked up Christmas gifts for my kids. And I am so thankful that this program could help me this year. A few weeks ago, Heather (case...