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At Catholic Charities, we understand that disaster preparation, response, and recovery isn’t just a safety issue — it’s also a poverty issue. Unfortunately, disaster doesn’t … more
Ilsi Palacios is the Hispanic Services Coordinator at Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. In her role, she provides case management for Spanish-speaking clients and manages the … more
Mason, a senior at Helias Catholic High School, knew he would need to complete service hours throughout the 2023 school year, but wasn’t quite sure how he’d get those finished, or who he … more
For families living paycheck-to-paycheck, an emergency of any size can derail their finely-tuned ability to pay the bills. A wrecked car or a frozen pipe can put the rent, utility bill or even … more
When I was first asked to share my story — the reason behind my excitement to give to Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri — the Gospel at Sunday Mass was the reading from … more
“How can we help them?”  I hear this question often as I participate in parish engagement work at Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. I heard it during … more
Have you ever stopped to think, I mean really think, evaluate, even visualize, what the reality of poverty looks like in your local community? What image comes to your mind? Is it a person … more
A vision for Hispanic ministry that has been taking shape for decades in the Jefferson City diocese reached an import Dec. 19. That afternoon, 13 leaders and representatives of various … more
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri ( cccnmo.diojeffcity.org ) and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital‒Jefferson City ( ssmhealth.com/jc ) have joined together to create the Hope … more
The vibrant tapestry of the community at Catholic Charities has woven a new thread into its rich history with my recent appointment as its new Executive Director, and the resounding welcome and … more
“Providing care, creating hope for those in need — regardless of faith, culture, or situation.” You may have seen this tagline on a flyer, sticker or t-shirt from Catholic … more
Catholic author Joseph Benevento Ph.D., author of a novel about St. Joseph and the Holy Family, is donating 100 percent of the royalties from the book in perpetuity to Catholic Charities of Central … more
A reflection from Board President, Mike Maag My name is Mike Maag, and I am truly honored to serve as President of the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. … more
Picture this: it’s 6:30 AM on a weekday morning, and you’ve woken up without hitting the snooze button even once. Your partner and children are going kindly about getting ready for … more
This fall, Catholic Charities gathered with parishioners across every deanery in our diocese, hosted graciously by local parishes for a morning or an afternoon together, to delve into the … more
October is a special month for those of us in Missouri. As the weather changes from warm to cool to cold, we look ahead to winter months. The month seems to be shrouded in mysteries and … more
“Everyone tells me they’re ‘illegal.’ But I work with them, and I know they’re good guys. So, they couldn’t be illegal, right?” Mike, a senior in my … more
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri’s new executive director is deeply driven to uphold the dignity of every human person. The diversity and inclusion she witnessed in … more
HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para leer este artículo en español. A journey made with hope for a better future is taken by many who leave their native country. They hope to find a new … more
CLICK HERE to read this article in English. Un viaje hecho con la esperanza en un futuro mejor es emprendido por muchos que dejan su país natal. Esperan encontrar un nuevo horizonte, … more
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