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Browse an archive of e-newsletter stories from Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas.
Feeding Children Across Kansas: A Focus On Our Kids’ Summer Food Program
According to Feeding America, which tracks food insecurity in the U.S., the number of children facing hunger rose significantly during the pandemic – from more than 10 million in 2019 to nearly 12 million in [...]
Music: the Universal Language
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas's Refugee School Impact (RSI) Program Partners with Local Music School Every country has its own unique language, but one universal language is spoken, or rather sang, among all cultures. That [...]
Adopt-a-Room at Shalom House Sanctuary of Hope
Help provide a safe, stable home for men experiencing homelessness. For $2,000, you can become a room sponsor for our newly renovated Shalom House Men’s Transitional Living Program at Sanctuary of Hope in Kansas City, [...]
Back-to-School Supplies & Backpack Drive Benefits Leavenworth Youth
Hope Hero Shout-Out Fresh pens and pencils, multi-colored binders, and even backpacks can spark joy for children as they prepare for the start of a new school year. Not only can shopping for new supplies [...]
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Part of United Way’s Impact 100
United Way of Greater Kansas City named Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas on its inaugural Impact 100 list of local community partners! These community partners were identified by United Way as those addressing the most vital health and human [...]
Enjoy Locally Grown Produce and Support Refugee Farmers
Support local farmers and refugee families by becoming a member of the New Roots for Refugees Farm Share! By purchasing the Late Summer Season farm share, each week you will receive naturally-grown vegetables familiar to [...]
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Scripture teaches that God has a special concern for the poor and vulnerable. The prophets denounced injustice toward the poor as a lack of fidelity to the God of Israel (Isaiah 1:21-23). Jesus came to preach 'good [...]
Commodity-Based Recipes Hit the Spot
Hope Hero Shout-Out Pam is a typical Catholic Charities volunteer. She cares. She is constantly busy. And she is a problem solver. There is one thing, though, that definitely sets her apart – she can [...]
School Serve Projects Impact Families in Need
Hope Hero Shout-Out School may be out, but students are still impacting neighbors in need. This academic year, eight Catholic grade schools dedicated a day to help those served by Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. [...]
St. Rita Program Helps Remove Barriers to Success
The bright room is filled with excited chatter and tables of sewing machines. Lined along with the colorful fabric in the Rightfully Sewn seamstress training center walk three women—two in matching gold chiffon hijabs and [...]