“It is not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.”
-Mother Teresa
Caregiving is a sacrificial love like no other. Mother Teresa understood this as the most intimate way to nurture another mentally and physically. At Catholic Charities, we work to support caregivers and children who need support–especially through our Social Butterflies program, which provides social-emotional development, parenting guidance, and mental health/behavioral health for Jackson County children ages 1-5 years old.
Help us serve those children most vulnerable in our community through your support.
In the news
Helping Where He Can
Jim Teihen is one of the regular volunteers you can call anytime, and he will be ready to help where he can. He has picked up shifts at the serve...
Local Farmer Donates Fresh Produce
At the South Serve and Lift Center, an anonymous local, retired farmer donates fresh produce from his crops to give back to the community. His goal...
Brunch Hygiene Drive
Pat Smith was reading the last newsletter when she was inspired by the opportunity for a hygiene drive. Instead of asking for donations from those...
#RunServeLift Outpace Poverty 5K
#RunServeLift The Outpace Poverty 5K Run/Walk is an annual event, this year held on September 30th at Avila University. People of all ages come...
Mabee Challenge
July brought some wonderful news for the south Kansas City Serve&Lift Center food pantry. The J.E and L.E. Mabee Foundation, well known for...
The power of prayer: from the perspective of Catholic Charities’ staff
Mother Teresa’s work came from a deeply held belief about the way God sees the world, and how He wants it to be. Certainly, when living in the grip...