Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
Schools
living the works of mercy
Introducing & Incorporating Catholic Social Teaching Into Curriculum
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas works closely with schools in our community to bring education, hands-on learning and a strong understanding of the social teachings of the Catholic Church to students.
Through our partnerships with schools in our 21 county service area, we are dedicated to caring for our neighbors in need, advocating for justice and providing opportunities to grow in love of God and neighbor.
Food Drives
Many schools host food drives and invite Catholic Charities staff to share about the effects of food insecurity and poverty in their local community, and then collect non-perishable items for our neighbors in need.
If your school would like to host a food drive or collect items to support one our of 25+ programs, contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
School Serve Experiences
One way we partner with local schools is through School Serve Experiences. These events engage the entire student body. Students learn about the mission of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and the ways that we integrate the importance of human dignity, Catholic Social Teaching and the Works of Mercy into our daily work.
The students also complete age-appropriate activities which benefit our 25+ programs. Older students have the opportunity to serve off-site at our TurnStyles Thrift Stores or Hope Distribution Center. Throughout the School Serve Experience, students learn about empathy, discover ways to engage with charitable efforts in their community and develop a heart for lifelong service.
Colleges & Universities
We also partner with institutions of higher education through speaking engagements, attending volunteer fairs, career fairs and hosting several internship opportunities throughout our 25+ programs.
Blog Posts about Community Engagement, Advocacy and Education
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Prepares for an Exciting New Chapter of Service in Topeka
A Message from Lauren Solidum, President & CEO Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas (CCNEK) is excited to share plans for a new chapter in how
Program Highlight: Kids Summer Food Program
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) began in 1968 as an amendment to the National School Lunch Act. Today, it is operated in a multitude
Giving beyond the Lenten season
by Lauren Solidum for The Leaven Lent is a sacred season of reflection, sacrifice and generosity. During these 40 days, parishes rally their members to
Contact Us
Use the contact form below for messages if your school would like to partner with us. All other inquiries should be submitted through the Contact Us page. Thank you!
Called to Love
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is answering the call to animate the Gospel by putting love into action. We are grateful for your generous support of time, talent and treasure.
