The 46th Annual Snow Ball Supports Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas
On January 18, 2020, over 1,700 supporters gathered for a glamorous evening gala which raised funds benefiting Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas. Supporting a Good Cause Snow [...]
Parish Initiative Parties for the 2020 Snow Ball
In the months leading up to the 46th Annual Snow Ball fundraising gala, a number of local parish communities hosted Parish Initiative Parties to spread the word about [...]
Snowflake Happy Hour Benefits Catholic Charities
This winter, over 250 young adults joined us for an evening of music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the stunning Plaza holiday lights, listening to live jazz [...]
Adoption—A Story of Hope
At the 46th Annual Snow Ball, we highlighted our founding ministry program, Adoption. We are grateful to adoptive couple John and Kami for allowing us to [...]
Catholic Charities: A Hand-Up – Not a Hand-Out
Sports Radio 810 Border Patrol host, Nate Bukaty, interviewed Lauren Solidum, President & CEO of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, and John Campbell, Snow Ball Patron Committee Chair, [...]
Tortured by rebels in Africa, Kansas City area refugee sews her way to a new life
Liliane Lemani’s infant daughter lay lifeless on the floor. A rebel in the Democratic Republic of Congo had slammed the child down and stomped on her tiny body. Lemani was [...]
Snow Ball is a Ministry
It is one of the largest philanthropic galas in the Kansas City area. Yet it is more than an annual fundraising event for those who give their time, talent [...]
Plans Underway to Transplant New Roots Farm
After 11 years, New Roots for Refugees has outgrown its space at Juniper Gardens. Soon, it will move to a new spacious location which will allow for program [...]
Feeding Hungry Kids Year-Round
This summer, 12,283 nutritious meals were served to children and adults through the Kids Summer Food Program. Although it wraps up in early August each year, Catholic Charities of [...]
Family Support Centers Offer Continuum of Long-Term Services
Abby, a single mother, needed assistance with her electric bill. Upon meeting with a Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas case manager, Abby mentioned that she had three payday loans [...]
How to Engage with Catholic Charities
Want to learn more about Catholic Charities – perhaps even volunteer – but aren’t sure how to go about it? Check out our list of ways to experience, serve [...]
A Letter from Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ CEO
I write this on the heels of attending the 2019 Convocation, an event where the Archbishop called each of us to engage in evangelization through friendship, active listening [...]