Archive for February 2024
Helping patients heal by sending them home with food
For families living paycheck to paycheck, an emergency of size can derail their finely-tuned ability to pay the bills. A wrecked car or a frozen pipe can put the rent,…
Read MoreCatholic parishes partner to provide mental health support for Spanish-speaking families
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 Clinica para…
Read MoreTaking the keys: tornado survivor moves into home four years after disaster
Four years after his home was destroyed by the tornado that tore through Jefferson City in Spring of 2019, Catholic Charities helped move Dwight Days into his new house. The…
Read MoreWhy I Give: Supporting Work with Impact
By Stan Koenigsfeld 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…
Read MoreCommunity Collaboration: how linking arms with community partners moves our mission forward
The crux of our work at Catholic Charities is encountering those in need, to know them, to honor their dignity, and to work alongside them to gain access to the…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Finding value in service, and in each other
By Lori Stoll with Ashley Wiskirchen Mason,a senior at Helias Catholic High School knew he would need to complete [number] service hours throughout the 2023 school year, but wasn’t quite…
Read MoreWelcome to Season Three of Mercy Moments
Created and Hosted by Marissa Flores Madden Catholic Social Teaching A Church that doesn’t provoke any crisis, a gospel that doesn’t unsettle, a Word of God that doesn’t get under…
Read MoreCelebrating Achievements, Managing Health: Black History Month
February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the rich contributions of various African Americans to American History and culture over the years. As we…
Read MoreEngaging with parishes: how can we help?
By Ashley Wiskirchen “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…
Read MoreImmigration Legal Assistant
Description Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri has an opening for an Immigration Legal Experience. This is a non-exempt, full time position. This position will provide comprehensive immigration legal…
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