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Browse an archive of news reports and articles about Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS THE BIG WINNER OF CANOPOLY
Hope Hero Shoutout! 70,494 lbs! That’s the total weight of the 96,653 cans of food collected by the students, staff and parents during CANopoly -- Saint Thomas Aquinas’ food drive to benefit Catholic Charities of [...]
(TURKEYS + TRIMMINGS) + VOLUNTEER ARMY = THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS
Employees at Creative Planning, Inc. are used to helping others prepare for their financial future. But Saturday, November 17, they put aside the calculators and portfolios to help others prepare for Thanksgiving -- by making [...]
Prayer for a More Generous Heart Leads to Major Gift
Michael Shirley grew up with humble means. His parents were the product of the Great Depression and barely had the resources to care for their family. “They taught me early to save everything that I [...]
Catholic Community Hospice: The Power of a Referral
When a patient is referred to Catholic Community Hospice, it is for end-of-life care. However, that person’s care actually helps sustain life for local children, adults and seniors in need. Catholic Community Hospice is [...]
No Gift – or Giver – Too Small
Hope Hero Shout Out! Four-year-old Joslyn bounced through the doors at Catholic Charities pulling a wagon twice the size of her small frame. Days earlier, Joslyn had been pulling that same wagon through her neighborhood [...]
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Welcomes New CEO
Lauren Solidum has been named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. Solidum, who began her new role on August 13, has over 10 years of professional experience serving [...]
Refugee Summer School Program Impacts Students and Volunteers
The following is a reflection written by Andrea Curnes, a St. James Academy high school student who volunteered with our Refugee School Impact (RSI) Summer Program. The program collaborates with community partners, other Catholic Charities’ [...]
KIDS + NEW SCHOOL SUPPLIES = GREAT START!
For weeks, families have been out doing the traditional back-to-school shopping. With lists in hand, they’re buying new backpacks, pink erasers, crayons, binders and more. But for parents struggling to feed their children, purchasing new [...]
KCK Emergency Assistance Center Expands to Meet Growing Needs
During an average day, 80 to 100 families walk through the doors of our Emergency Assistance Center (EAC) in Kansas City, Kansas. Some need aid feeding their families or paying rent or utilities. Others are [...]
JLL Employees Serve as Good Samaritans to Refugee Farmers
You can never have too much of a good thing – unless it’s an over-abundance of fresh produce coupled with a shortage of storage. That’s the dilemma faced by two New Roots for Refugees graduate [...]
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