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The press releases and statements listed include recent items for area news organizations.

Kansas Officials Show Support for Local Refugee Resettlement

(Overland Park, Kan.) – Governor Laura Kelly joined a bipartisan group of governors in sending a letter to President Trump expressing her willingness to continue welcoming refugees into Kansas communities. The announcement came in response to President Trump’s Executive Order 13888, which requires state and local consent. “We are grateful for the Governor’s continued [...]

Kansas Officials Show Support for Local Refugee Resettlement2019-12-04T21:38:01-06:00

Taxes Filed FREE – VITA

Catholic Charities is offering a FREE tax preparation service to anyone with household income of $54,000 or less. IRS-certified volunteers will prepare your tax return at our offices. Appointments ONLY Tax preparation services available at the following locations and times: Leavenworth Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays February 11th thru April 12th 9:00 – 4:00 Call [...]

Taxes Filed FREE – VITA2019-02-12T17:29:40-06:00

Snow Ball Presidents Raise Funds and Awareness for Catholic Charities

Neil and Fran Douthat will serve as presidents of the 45th annual Snow Ball benefiting Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas. The event is set for Jan. 19 at the Overland Park Convention Center. by Carol Cowdrey Special to The Leaven OVERLAND PARK — When Neil and Fran Douthat were asked to serve as presidents [...]

Snow Ball Presidents Raise Funds and Awareness for Catholic Charities2019-01-03T16:00:05-06:00

AT&T Supports Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas with Funding and Volunteer Hours

$5,000 Contribution and 400 Service Hours from AT&T Pioneers Will Support Books, Food, and Clothes for Rural Areas KANSAS CITY, Kan., Nov. 2, 2018 — AT&T Pioneers is contributing $5,000 to Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. The funds will be used to stock the organization’s two Mobile Resource buses with books, food, and clothing for [...]

AT&T Supports Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas with Funding and Volunteer Hours2018-11-14T17:15:04-06:00

Denise Ogilvie Lends Voice to Summer Food Issues

 A special shout-out to our own Denise Ogilvie, Vice President of Outreach and Grants Management, who testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. She discussed the vital role that the summer meals program plays in the lives of children not only in Kansas, but across the country. Denise shared that more [...]

Denise Ogilvie Lends Voice to Summer Food Issues2018-07-18T15:50:18-05:00

37th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

TAKES A SWING AT HUNGER (Overland Park, Kan.) – When golfers hit the links at the 37th Annual Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic on Monday, May 14tth at Lake Quivira Country Club, they’ll be doing more than enjoying an afternoon of play. They’ll be helping Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas raise funds [...]

37th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic2018-06-15T08:05:30-05:00

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Relocates Lawrence Office

--Ribbon Cutting & Open House Set for February 8-- Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is hosting a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, February 8th, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm, in celebration of its newly relocated Lawrence Emergency Assistance Center (EAC). The office, which was previously located at 1247 Kentucky Street, has moved just [...]

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Relocates Lawrence Office2018-02-13T13:24:15-06:00

Lawrence Office Relocation

(Lawrence, Kan.) – – Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is hosting a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, February 8th, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm, in celebration of its newly relocated Lawrence Emergency Assistance Center (EAC). The office, which was previously located at 1247 Kentucky Street, has moved just east of Iowa to 1525 [...]

Lawrence Office Relocation2018-02-05T16:13:58-06:00

Press Release: Catholic Charities’ Mobile Resource Bus to Serve Emporia Community

(Overland Park, Kan.) -- Beginning Wednesday, August 2nd, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas will serve Lyon County residents through its Mobile Resource Bus. The bus, equipped with basic essentials including food and clothing, will be parked at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 205 S. Lawrence, from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm., twice a month. A case [...]

Press Release: Catholic Charities’ Mobile Resource Bus to Serve Emporia Community2017-08-25T18:07:52-05:00
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