Browse an archive of news reports and articles about Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas.
In Kansas City, Kansas, Two Myanmar Natives Have Found Their Own Version of the American Dream Through Farming
Originally published on Feast Magazine / Natalie Gallagher / May 25, 2018 Joseph and Far Thang of Victoria Gardens arrived in Kansas City after fleeing persecution in their native country. Far Thang is a petite woman [...]
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 [...]
Catholic Charities Delivers Help, Respect, 24/7
Original publish in The Leaven, May 4, 2018 by Ken Williams Recently, I was driving when the road narrowed unexpectedly from two lanes into one. Caught in the lane that was quickly running out, I [...]
‘I am very, very proud of him.’ For 919 in Kansas City, college dream will be reality
Originally posted to the KC Star BY MARÁ ROSE WILLIAMS mdwilliams@kcstar.com May 01, 2018 08:00 PM Updated May 02, 2018 09:47 AM Phul Biswa simply could not contain the smile that spread across her face [...]
Roeland Park School Puts Down Books and Spends Day Doing Good Deeds
Originally published on KSHB Channel 41 Charlie Keegan 12:47 PM, Apr 27, 2018 ROELAND PARK, Kan. – Teachers told students to put down their books Friday at St. Agnes Catholic School. It was the school’s [...]
Editorial: Payday loans thrive without legislative action
Originally posted to CJOnline.com / Posted Apr 20, 2018 at 3:38 PM This session, the Kansas Legislature failed to consider legislation imposing restrictions on payday lending. In effect, that points to a failure among legislative leaders to protect vulnerable citizens [...]
Obtaining Federal Food Benefits Takes Time, Patience — No Matter What State You Live In
Bins of food wait to be sorted at Harvesters' warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri. It's a food bank that distributes to food pantries in 16 Kansas counties and 10 Missouri counties, according to Chief [...]
Ken Williams: Volunteer Opportunities Equal Love in Action
This article was originally posted on The Leaven and written by Ken Williams, President & CEO, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. As a kid, Lent meant depriving myself of some tasty treat or television program. [...]
Catholic Charities Initiative Helps Kansans Stuck in Predatory Lending Cycle
Originally posted CJonline.com By Morgan Chilson Posted Apr 17, 2018 at 8:41 PM Updated Apr 17, 2018 at 11:45 PM Hard times hit Bill Coffman as he struggled with mental illness and the theft of [...]
Movie, Panel to Focus on Topeka Predatory Lending
Originally posted CJOnline.com By Tim Hrenchir Posted Apr 15, 2018 at 7:50 PM A movie showing and panel discussion Tuesday will focus on predatory lending in Topeka. Topeka JUMP, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and [...]
