by Moira Cullings moira.cullings@theleaven.org OVERLAND PARK — They escaped violence, discrimination and relentless fear. They fled their homes and all they knew on only the hope of a better life. Now, the refugees at Aspire Cleaning Service, a Catholic Charities of Northeast

My name is Annie and this is my hope story... I first met with a case manager at Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas over a year ago with my daughter, Ellie. At that time, we were staying in a domestic violence

Although milk is one of the most sought after nutrient-rich items, it's one of the least available at most food pantries. In fact, it's rarely donated due to strict regulations and a short shelf life. Fortunately, that's changing at a

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas' Citizenship Program Manager, Tracy (Fuller) Forbush, was this year's recipient of the 10 th Annual Making Democracy Work Award. Presented by the League of Women Voters of Johnson County (LWVJoCo), the award celebrates outstanding leaders

Did you know that Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas began offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program last year in Leavenworth?  Due to the positive community response, the program expanded to Lawrence and Atchison this year. The VITA program is

It's an assignment that doesn't come from a textbook. It doesn't require homework, yet so many students can't help but take it home and out into the community. For the third straight year, the over 300 students at St. Agnes

Last year, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas provided food assistance nearly 250,000 times to local individuals and families in our 21 county service area. Sadly, 40% of all people served are children under 17 years old. During the summer months, the

Nearing the end of his career as an accountant, Vince Nowak was searching for a way to use his professional skills to give back. He found it as a mentor for the Family Financial Transformations™ program. The strengthening program is

In-Home Support has been Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas' cornerstone service to the elderly since 1993. The licensed home health program provides non-medical services to seniors 60 and older. “We strive to help our elderly live independently and in their

As the end of the school year draws near, many parents are starting to feel anxious. The school lunch programs they relied on to help feed their children for the last nine months, soon will take a break. “More and

A victim of domestic violence, Felicia knew that she and her daughter needed to get out. While that meant they could be safe, it also meant that for the first time in their lives, they would be homeless. “The face

In late September, I knocked at the Shalom House door looking for shelter. This was a big step for me. See, I had spent a lifetime living on the streets, selling drugs and surviving as best I could. I never

By Conrad Swanson May 1, 2017 When she answered her phone and heard that she had won an award recognizing her work in the community, Sara Taliaferro said she hung up. Then came the tears. “My initial reaction was embarrassment because I thought there

Jack came into one of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ Emergency Assistance Centers seeking more than food and utility assistance. He was looking for a job. Jack is among the growing number of people turning to Catholic Charities for employment

Lawyer works to find legal avenues to citizenship for immigrants by Doug Weller Special to The Leaven Kansas City, Kan. — Talk in the nation’s capital of clamping down on illegal immigration and deporting people who don’t have legal documentation has Greg Bole

This brochure in Adobe PDF format provides details about the Leavenworth Emergency Assistance Center (EAC) that you can download to print and share. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE The Leavenworth Emergency Assistance Center provides programs and services to low-income individuals and families based on need —

With over 12,500 square miles, the service area of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is vast.  And because those in need can't always travel to one of our eight Emergency Assistance Centers, we take our services to them through our

Nearly 1,200 volunteers walk through the doors of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas each month with the purpose of helping others.  What they often find though, is that it is nearly impossible to lift someone else up without feeling a

Jack came into one of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ Emergency Assistance Centers seeking more than food and utility assistance. He was looking for a job. Jack is among the growing number of people turning to Catholic Charities for employment support

Three Benedictine College students are using the knowledge they've gained in class to give back to the Atchison community.  As volunteers for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, they are providing basic tax preparation services

By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Four years ago, Ted Bergh was asking members of Congress to support food programs and comprehensive immigration reform, issues of deep concern to Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio, which he serves as

Sarah Borisky is a dietetic student. While shadowing a Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas social worker for one of her classes, she had the opportunity to experience volunteering at our Overland Park food pantry. Over the years, Sarah had been a

Join the conversation at this community event in Lawrence. 'Spent: Looking for Change' is a film about everyday Americans without the financial options most of us take for granted and the movement giving them renewed hope. Turning to pawn shops, check cashing

This article was originally posted on The Leaven and written by Ken Williams, President & CEO, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. When Jared walked into our emergency assistance center, we were his last choice. Unemployed, with only a meager amount of money,

On Friday, March 10, Bishop Ward held its first All School Service Day. All students embarked throughout the community to help serve various organizations and individuals in need. “Today was a great opportunity to put our faith and service into action,”

This brochure in Adobe PDF format provides details about the Emporia Emergency Assistance Center (EAC) that you can download to print and share. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE People come through our doors when they are experiencing hard times such as a job loss, serious illness or an

BY APRIL FLEMING - March 6, 2017 New Roots for Refugees is a program managed by Catholic Charities and Cultivate KC that provides training and mentorship in small-scale farming for refugees who have been resettled in and around Kansas City, Kansas.

The Millers came to live in a town in our 21 county service area two months ago fleeing hardship in Tennessee. They came here with nothing but the clothes on their backs and a hope to achieve a better life

This Catholic Community Hospice event series is presented by Dr. Catherine Powers, Medical Director; Donda McLaughlin, LMSW, LCSW, Parish Liaison; and Brent Doster, LMSW, Bereavement Coordinator. Have you ever thought about end-of-life care for you, a spouse or a parent? What would

Michelle and her husband, Tim, had taken out a loan with an interest rate of 1325%. They had been struggling on getting out of the predatory lending cycle. Recognizing that predatory lending such as payday and title loans contributes to