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Earlier this year, Pope Leo XIV released a message for the World Day of the Poor, which is celebrated on Sunday, November 16. Learn more by reading our November 2025 Catholic Social Teaching at the #LinkInBio.
@turnstylesthrift is seeking additional volunteer support to help with increased Christmas shopping during the Advent season. This is a great volunteer opportunity for families or individuals who are looking to serve together during this meaningful time of year.

Volunteers will assist with general sales floor support, including maintaining floor organization, straightening clothing racks and adding new product to the floor as it becomes available.

Please review available time slots here by pasting the link into a web browser: https://ow.ly/I16S50XKraf
❄️✨ Mark your calendar for our favorite event of the year! The 52nd annual Snow Ball benefiting @catholiccharitiesks will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Overland Park Convention Center. 

We are down to our last few #SnowBall tables, so register today before registration closes on Monday, 12/22. Visit snowballgala.org to purchase a ticket or table, or make a Patron Gift donation to support @catholiccharitiesks if you are unable to attend. 
 
By giving through Snow Ball, $0.91 of every dollar will support 25+ life-changing programs offered by @catholiccharitiesks.
@retailsuccessco is helping make Christmas a little merrier for those served by @catholiccharitiesks. The Overland Park-based financial technology company hosted a holiday food drive. We are grateful for these generous food donations that will go towards feeding hungry families who rely on our Family Support Center food pantries!
We were grateful to welcome @bankoflabor yesterday as they presented a generous $5,000 gift in support of the individuals and families we serve through our 25+ programs and services. We are deeply thankful for community partners like @bankoflabor who share our commitment to caring for our neighbors in need and strengthening the communities we call home.
CLOSURE 12/12/25: All @catholiccharitiesks Administrative Offices, Food Pantries and Family Support Centers will be closed today for an all-staff meeting.

We will resume normal office hours on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend!
Did you know that supporting your parish's second collection during Christmas Mass will help fund 25+ life-changing programs? Your gift this Christmas will go directly to @catholiccharitiesks, supporting our ministries that provide critical services to more than 74,000 individuals and families in need. Watch Archbishop Shawn McKnight’s video to learn how your donation can make a difference to those in need.
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