by CC-KCSJ | Jan 28, 2021 | Current Newsletter, Newsletter, Welcome Center
Offering emergency food to families who come to the Welcome Center has an immediate calming effect. The past year has been a record year for many reasons. People are experiencing poverty and food insecurity at rates significantly higher than in years prior, especially...
by CC-KCSJ | Oct 27, 2020 | Current Newsletter, Stories, Welcome Center
The Welcome Center means just what the name indicates – “a center that welcomes all.” The Welcome Center at Catholic Charities Kansas City-St. Joseph means just what the name indicates – “a center that welcomes all.” It is designed to help those in need with the...
by CC-KCSJ | Sep 29, 2020 | Newsletter, Stories, Welcome Center
Looking forward, Catholic Charities has new, exciting ways to help meet the food need in our diocesan area. One of the main areas of need we see in our community is food. Clients often call or come in asking if we have a food pantry or any food items to give away. In...
by CC-KCSJ | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter, Stories, Welcome Center
While our ability to meet clients looks different with social distancing, we’ve been excited by the opportunity to step outside our normal realm of services. Kisha Thomas is the Director of the Welcome Center and Employment Services. She’s had experience in a variety...
by CC-KCSJ | Jul 29, 2020 | Newsletter, Senior Care Services, Stories, Welcome Center
Offering these services opens a new range of opportunities for us to further help clients in and around the Kansas City-St. Joseph diocesan area. At the start 2020, our Welcome Center began offering Senior Care Services, a program meant to empower seniors in their...
by CC-KCSJ | Feb 25, 2020 | Newsletter, Welcome Center
Breaking the cycle of poverty often means overcoming a mindset. Breaking the cycle of poverty often means overcoming a mindset. When someone is chronically living in poverty, their mindset shifts from one of growth and opportunity to one consisting of self-sabotage,...