Nancy Jones is one of those people you just can't say no to - especially when she's asking for donations to help those served by Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas' Emergency Assistance Center (EAC) in Leavenworth, Kansas. The 76-year-old Lansing

Panel participants — from left, Brenda Guilfoyle, Topeka Emergency Assistance Center manager; Sasheen Cutchlow, Kansas Loan Pool Project supervisor; Thomas Green, KLPP participant; and Jeanette Pryor, legislative assistant for Kansas Catholic Conference — take part in

Deacon Jim Lavin offers comfort to hospice patients at Villa St. Francis in Olathe. Deacon Lavin serves as a chaplain with Catholic Community Hospice, a ministry of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. Despite the nature of

Team player: Catholic Charities has a solid and committed base of donors, volunteers and board members. Without them, our jobs would be manifestly more difficult. Our staff members not only have the skills and experience required to do their jobs,

On 90.9 The Bridge radio Jasmine Baudler, Aspire Cleaning Service Manager, discusses refugee resettlement and the opportunities provided to recently settled refugees through the Aspire Cleaning Service company. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO REPORT: https://catholiccharitiesks.org/wp-content/uploads/ccnek-world-refugee-day-2017-jasmine-baudler.mp3

Hi my name is Fahdil and this is my hope story… I was a refugee from Iraq when I heard about Aspire through my friend, who is their cleaning team lead. We both worked in the housekeeping department at an American

Hi my name is Safiya and this is my hope story… After arriving in January, my son was suffering from several health problems including cerebral palsy and digestive problems that prevented him from eating solid food and often getting sick after

By Ali Holcomb Jun. 21, 2017 in The Holton Recorder More than 60 area children are currently being fed a free lunch in Holton each day as part of a volunteer lunch program through Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. Lunches are being offered

Hi we are the Harrison family and this is our hope story… Our family was recently homeless and living out of a hotel with our young child. We were paying for the hotel some on our own, but we were unable

Hi my name is Vanessa and this is my hope story… I came to Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas after I was evicted from my place. A relative, who was letting me stay with them temporarily, had a fire and the

Hi my name is Wendy and this is my hope story… When I first sought out Catholic Charities’ Emergency Assistance Center I was escaping domestic violence from my husband of 4 years. Eventually my husband left and took all of my

Hi my name is Corey and this is my hope story… I am a single father taking care of my young daughter on a fixed income due to disability. I am currently unable to work due to my physical disability and

Hi my name is Rod and this is my hope story… A few months ago I looked to Catholic Charities’ resource bus for help. I am a father and was working as a seasonal worker, but had not received a paycheck

Hi my name is Garry and this is my hope story… I am a recovering alcoholic and I have had a long series of health issues including pancreatitis that almost took my life. When I finally recovered, I was told I

Hi my name is Jonathan and this is my hope story… I recently met with a case specialist to discus my progress in the Kansas Loan Pool program. I shared with them that I was facing a reconnect fee for my

Hi my name is Molly and this is my hope story… I am currently early on in my pregnancy. My boyfriend was arrested and put in jail, and so was struggling to pay the rent. Then, my car broke down and

Hi my name is Austin and this is my hope story… Last year, my wife Jennifer and I lost our apartment. For the next five months, we bounced around from house to house, never knowing where we would be sleeping the

Hi my name is Carly and this is my hope story… Recently, my 9 year-old daughter and I decided to check out the nutrition class sponsored by the K-State extension office. I brought my oldest son to babysit my two youngest

Hi my name is Mahsa and this is my hope story… On February 24, I became an American citizen after graduating from Catholic Charities’ Citizenship Preparation Program. After the ceremony, my family had my advisor from the program over for lunch

Hi my name is Akram and this is my hope story… I arrived from Iraq in October 2016 and brought with me my experiences and had a great grasp of the English language; I quickly became an interpreter for Catholic Charities.

Hi my name is Elias and this is my hope story… In late November, I sent a request to Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas to accept three cases, my three children, coming from El Salvador to join me here in the

Hi my name is Aaron and this is my hope story… One afternoon I decided to meet with a case manager through the Kansas Loan Pool Program (KLPP). I’d had a stroke and was literally in the hospital four months and

Hi my name is Jerrod and this is my hope story… At the time that I decided to seek out help from Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, I was living at Olathe Towers (income-based housing for the elderly and for those

Hi my name is Beth and this is my hope story… I started the Family Financial Transformations program back in December. I am a single mom of 3 kids and had been struggling with my finances for the past few months.

Hi my name is Brendan and this is my hope story… A month and a half ago I emailed a program specialist asking for financial coaching. I explained that my fiancée and I were excited to get married, but that I

The bread of life, daily by Jane Falke Jun. 1, 2017 in The Global Sisters Report I stand at the counter in the lobby of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. I am the receptionist, gatekeeper, and facilitator in this ministry with refugees, immigrants, and people

Marty Letourneau always had an interest in doing pet therapy work, so when Stanton came into her life, it was the perfect opportunity to begin this journey. Stanton is a 10-year-old black Lab/Golden cross with a very calm and comforting

OVERLAND PARK, KS - More than 42 million Americans live in what’s considered a food insecure household. That means at some point during the month, there will not be enough food to eat at home. That’s especially critical during the summer months

KANSAS CITY, KS – With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas provides free meals to children during the summer. There are no income requirements

On the "Shepherd's Voice" podcast Archbishop Joseph Naumann interviews Denise Ogilvie, Vice President of Outreach and Grants Management with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, about our shared works of mercy and the need to remember the poor especially with the Kids Summer