Meet the 2019 St. Rita Center Graduates!
Brent never imagined that he would be graduating – let alone with honors --from Kansas City, Kansas Community College’s (KCKCC) Technical Education Center. But he did, alongside his son, [...]
VITA Program Helps Increase Financial Stability
With tax season in the books, Catholic Charities' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program added some impressive numbers to the bottom line. Through VITA, IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic [...]
FUND A FARMER – SUPPORT NEW ROOTS FOR REFUGEES
Eat seasonally and locally through the New Roots for Refugees Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. This year, instead of buying directly from one farmer, customers will purchase a New [...]
LOCAL BUSINESSES INVEST IN VOLUNTEERING
Hope Hero Shout Out! “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” ― Sherry Anderson Each month over 1,600 volunteers play a crucial role in [...]
STUDENTS ACHIEVE DREAM OF BECOMING AMERICAN CITIZENS
“I feel that I belong to this country, and I am so happy!” exclaimed Akram Karimino. Akram was among the 24 students from Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ Citizenship [...]
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is celebrating Interpreter Appreciation Week!
Interpreters at Catholic Charities provide an extremely important service, allowing the refugee clients we serve to communicate with our staff in their first language. When a refugee arrives in [...]
St James Academy Builds a Way to Help Feed the Hungry
It may have been cold outside, but inside St James Academy the annual Canstruction competition was heating up. For weeks prior, students brought in canned food, cereal and boxes [...]
Experience the Impact of Catholic Charities with a Bus Tour
Join Catholic Charities of Northeast Kanas for coffee, bagels and an interactive bus tour. Experience firsthand the impact of your generosity on Catholic Charities in our community. During the [...]
HOPE HERO SHOUT OUT!
Neil and Fran Douthat Although humbled at the prospect of leading Snow Ball and representing Catholic Charities, Neil and Fran Douthat didn't exactly jump at the chance to serve [...]
SNOW BALL PRODUCES HOT RESULTS DESPITE FREEZING TEMPS
Over 1,800 attendees of the 45th Annual Snow Ball braved the frigid temperatures on January 19 to celebrate the evening in support of Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas. [...]
Future is Bright for St. Rita Participants
Lavaunte has always been passionate about auto technology. Without the proper training, that passion unfortunately couldn’t translate into income. He needed more education, but as the youngest of five, [...]
VITA Program Renews Hope and Eases Burdens
In our VITA program, we are fortunate to partner with Benedictine College. We have a great group of volunteers and interns from the school. VITA gives them an opportunity [...]