Current Needs
Hope Changes Everything
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas serves our neighbors, of all faiths, through help, hope and hospitality. With your help, we are able to animate the Gospel by putting love into action.
Our needs are ever-changing in response to the issues facing those who are economically and socially challenged across our 21-county service area. Whether through volunteering, donating, working with us, or spreading the word about our services, you can answer the call to love by making a difference in our community.
Urgent Need
An Ongoing Food Drought
With the rising cost of groceries, supply chain issues and a 69% increase of those accessing our eight food pantries, the demand to feed our neighbors in need is critical.
In 2022, we had an astounding 25,000 additional visits to our food pantries compared to the previous year. We are on par for that or more as the number of individuals served seeking food through our pantries continues to rise. At a time when food pantry visitors need us the most, our pantry shelves are growing empty. All our food pantries are experiencing what we call a food drought. Supply chain issues and today’s increasing inflation-related costs are making it difficult to purchase the food we need. Additionally, our donations are down almost 20%.
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Our monthly newsletter features highlights from our programs, stories of hope, the challenges currently facing our communities and much more. Every month, we feature the programs which need the most volunteers, donations and support.
With a reported 57 percent of all Americans struggling financially, how effective are financial literacy programs when it comes to achieving long-term financial security?
A research team from @universityofkansas’ Communication Studies reviewed @catholiccharitiesks’ Family Financial Transformations (FFT) program to determine its impact on the financial success of participants.
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Jul 14
Families navigating the challenges of a serious illness often face more than just medical concerns. The financial burden of treatment or prolonged hospital stays can add extra worry to an already stressful situation. Recognizing this, local hospitals, @childrensmercy and @saintlukeskc, have partnered with @catholiccharitiesks to provide resources to patients and their families. These partnerships will provide @catholiccharitiesks with unrestricted funding to help support individuals referred by the hospitals.
Learn more about this exciting partnership at the #LinkInBio.
Jul 13
It was wonderful to have the kids from Trinity Vacation Bible School visit our Atchison Family Support Center! The kids learned the basics about our programs, how our pantries run and about serving our population who is at risk for homelessness. They also made meal, birthday and hygiene kits and donated them for those we serve!
Visit our website to learn more about how your children can get involved with our mission: https://catholiccharitiesks.org/volunteer/student-volunteering/
Jul 10
The transition to our new Topeka office is underway! Formerly the home of Let`s Help, this space will continue to aid our community through our current programing and the continued work of Let`s Help`s beloved Hot Meals ministry. Thank you to the Kansas Department of Insurance`s employee-run charitable committee for raising $3,688 in support of Let’s Help Inc! We are grateful for that partnership continuing with Catholic Charities, and we look forward to serving our neighbors in need across Topeka and Shawnee County.
See what resources are available in Topeka during this transition period here: https://catholiccharitiesks.org/locations/topeka/
Jul 9
Join us to celebrate the opening of our NEW Metcalf @turnstylesthrift store! Enjoy light snacks and beverages as you tour the new location and learn about volunteer opportunities.
Paste the link below into a web browser to RSVP to attend our volunteer open house on Tuesday, July 14 from 10am-noon at our new store location (12065 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66213).
https://ow.ly/kKWB50YRRCa
Jul 8
Shalom House Men`s Transitional Living program provides a safe and supportive environment for men transitioning from homelessness or other difficult situations to stable, independent living.
Our program offers various services, including case management, counseling, life skills training and employment assistance. The goal is to help these men gain the skills and resources they need to succeed in the long term on their own.
Learn more about our program and how you can support our mission at the #LinkInBio.
Jul 7
Our Kids Summer Food Program is coming to a close soon. If you have a child aged 1-18 and need some extra food assistance, come visit one of our sites before the end of summer.
View location info and dates at the #LinkInBio.
Jul 6
@catholiccharitiesks wishes you and your loved ones a #HappyIndependenceDay! God Bless America!
Our offices will be closed today through Sunday in observance of the holiday.
Jul 3
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By making an unrestricted donation online, you directly support our current area of greatest need. We take stewardship of your gift seriously, with 90 cents of every dollar going directly to our programming. Thank you for your gift—we could not continue our mission without the generosity of supporters like you!
Called to Love
Thank you for answering the call to serve the current needs of our neighbors. We are always in need of volunteers and donations. If you have any questions, send us a message and we’ll get back to you soon!
