Thom Fox, Manager of Grant Proposals & Relations at Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, was interviewed by Topeka’s WIBW13 this past week. Thom spoke about United Way of Kaw Valley’s upcoming Day of Giving, an event which will enable people to donate to local non-profits and receive a matching gift! Thom also talked about our agency’s programs and services that [...]
In 2021, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas internally launched a social enterprise incubator encouraging staff to submit innovative and practical ideas. Of the nearly 20 ideas that were submitted, several were chosen to develop into formal business plans, including Morning Glory Estate Sales, which successfully hosted its first sale at the end of April. Over [...]
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations. It falls each year on June 20 and commemorates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. Every year, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas hosts a World Refugee Day event in [...]
Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s 42nd Annual Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic at Lake Quivira Country Club. For more than four decades this event has helped feed thousands of hungry children and families across northeast Kansas. We are proud to announce that nearly $173,000 was raised through this [...]
Denise Ogilvie, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Chief Mission Officer, was interviewed by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann on his podcast, The Shepherd’s Voice. Denise shared with the Archbishop how Catholics can give back, get involved and make tangible the love of Christ through community support and volunteerism, including participation in our upcoming 42nd Annual Ben & Betty Zarda [...]
The 38th Annual Viviano Variety Benefit Show held its farewell performance in November. For nearly four decades, the holiday production has benefited local charitable organizations, including The Don Bosco Centers, Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund, Hurtado Scholars Program, and most often our own. “Catholic Charities has overwhelmingly been the organization of choice. 90 cents of every [...]
OVERLAND PARK, KS – The Overland Park Convention Center will be hosting the 49th Annual Snow Ball benefiting Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Kevin and Pam Kramer and Nelson and Marcia Newcomer will serve as the evening’s Presidents and Honorary Presidents, respectively. The black-tie gala will include a cocktail [...]
The entire Zarda family poses for a photo with Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann at the Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic on May 10 at the Lake Quivira Country Club. A record-breaking $218,000 was raised at the 40th annual tournament for the Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas. PHOTO COURTESY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES by [...]
The 40th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic benefiting Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas will take place on Monday, May 10, 2021. In this interview with 810 WHB Sports Radio, Soren Petro discusses the Golf Classic and the mission of Catholic Charities with our CEO Lauren Solidum. (Lauren Solidum's interview [...]
Soren Petro and 810 Sports Radio WHB have been faithful supporters of our Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic each year. We are grateful for their ongoing support and help in raising awareness about the need to feed hungry families in our community, as well as promoting the work of Catholic Charities of Northeast [...]