Confined to a wheelchair, and without family, Larry was at a loss when presented with eviction papers.

A Community of Care circled around Larry in his time of need.

Due to the spike in COVID infections, our Kansas City and St. Joseph offices will be working remotely from January 5 through January 31.

Please call 816-221-4377 to schedule an appointment for emergency assistance. Case management will be provided remotely.

Welcome Center assistance will be provided in person on Wednesdays, January 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 8:30 a.m .- 3:30 p.m. with walk-ins accepted, first come, first served. We ask you to wear a facemask while in the office.

New Location, New Experience, New Hope!

While guests dine and dance, we will celebrate with our friends in raising money for the wonderful programs and services that Catholic Charities offers to any client who walks through the doors.

Supplying services amid change

A new lease on life!

Our at-risk neighbors need help.

Together, we can meet the need.

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Catholic Charities receives $2M to open food pantries

“Through this new program, at-risk families may be able to find not just help, but also hope.” –Donors Peter and Veronica Mallouk

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To Serve and To Lift

Catholic Charities empowers at risk people to create a pathway out of poverty by alleviating their immediate crises to create stability; then providing robust support to lift them to dignity and self-reliance.

were ex-offenders

of those coming to us were unemployed

of those served were widowed, single, divorced or separated

were female

Welcome Center

The Welcome Center is the single point of entry into services – offering emergency assistance to address immediate, critical needs. Over $1M in rent, utility, food and other assistance was provided last year.

Welcome Center

Employment Services

The average income of those seeking services was approximately $774 per month. Of those who obtained our Employment Services, their incomes rose to $1,836 per month.

Employment Services

Children & Family Services

Case management, parenting education and child development assessments help increase family stability and creates a nurturing environment in which children can grow and thrive. Mom’s Empowerment and Germaine’s Little Lambs serve families from pregnancy and through the child’s preschool years.

Children & Family Services

Housing Services

A home is more than simply a shelter — it’s a foundation that allows you to focus on the future. If you don’t have a permanent place to call home, it’s difficult — if not impossible — to focus on any other aspect of your life.

Housing Services

Veteran Services

85% of veterans who participated in our rapid rehousing program were successfully housed at the completion of the program and 93% were still in their home six months later!

Veteran Services