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 29, 2022 | Uncategorized, Veteran services, Welcome Center, Welcome Center Slider
What is SSVF? The Supportive Services for Veterans and Families Program (SSVF) at Catholic Charities Kansas City- Saint Joseph exists to prevent homelessness in our local Veteran community. Out of the thousands of Missourians who have served our country, more than 500...
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 Brigette Chirpich | Apr 8, 2021 | Current Newsletter, Newsletter, Welcome Center, Welcome Center Slider
“It’s said that is always darkest before the dawn.” – Thomas Fuller It’s been a year of darkness, difficulty, and oftentimes despair. Poverty is something often talked about but lesser known and experienced. For many walking into Catholic Charities, they find us...