Press Release: March 6, 2020 (Overland Park, KS) – Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas was awarded a $13,000 grant to increase awareness and assist eligible individuals and families, including seniors, with enrollment in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The grant, which is part of a nationwide effort to address hunger, was provided [...]
Although it can be hard to accept, death is a stage in all of our lives. Through the Angel Vigil program, Catholic Community Hospice provides around-the-clock bedside volunteers, so that patients and their family members don't have to go through these final hours alone. Catholic Community Hospice Volunteer Director, Bonnie Krause, provides training to those [...]
My name is Sandy. I'm 6o years old and this is my hope story... I'm single and have no children of my own. My mother is 87 years old and I'm her sole caretaker. My main concern is that Mom doesn't get lonely and has someone checking on her every day to make sure she's [...]
Each month, nearly carry out the mission of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. Our volunteers generously give both their time and talent in a variety of ways---from hosting food drives to sorting donations at TurnStyles to helping with English language classes or providing companionship and support as a Friendly Visitor or Catholic Community Hospice volunteer. [...]
In-Home Support has been Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas' cornerstone service to the elderly since 1993. The licensed home health program provides non-medical services to seniors 60 and older. “We strive to help our elderly live independently and in their own homes for as long as it’s safely possible,” explains Betsy Holzworth, RN, BSN, Director, [...]
PLEASE NOTE: Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas has discontinued the Friendly Visitors program as of 2021. Thank you. Could you use a friend? Do you need: Home visits or telephone calls for companionship? Assistance with reading mail, writing letters or paying bills? Assisted transportation to medical appointments, the grocery store, errands, etc.? Personal visits and Ring-a-Day services are provided [...]
This article was originally posted on The Leaven and written by Ken Williams, President & CEO, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. Frances was happily married for 40 years and raised two children, both of whom graduated from college and enjoyed many evenings with friends from her local church. Then, all of a sudden, she finds [...]
Larry and Sandra Davalos-Lesser are newlyweds in the Topeka area. Larry volunteers for Corita's Corner Sandwich Ministry preparing sandwiches and Sandra is a volunteer for the Friendly Visitors Program offered by Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. Larry and Sandra volunteered at the Friendly Visitors booth at the annual Senior Information Fair held at Topeka and Shawnee County Public [...]
Ted, age 96, and Betty, age 95, are a married couple currently living in an assisted living facility. They had no children of their own and have buried all of their siblings. They have no relatives in the area. For several years now they have been visited by a much younger married couple, A.J. and [...]
This article was originally posted in The Leaven and written by Carolyn Kaberline. TOPEKA — It’s 8 a.m. when the phone rings at the home of 95-year-old Frances Passeggiata in west Topeka. The call isn’t a long one, but it’s obvious from the smile on her face that it is a welcome one. “She calls [...]