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 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 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 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 | Apr 21, 2022 | New Post, Pantry, Welcome Center
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security want to make sure that everyone who qualifies for nutrition assistance gets that...