Posts by Ashley Wiskirchen
Making a Big Difference in Prison Ministry
I have searched hard, yet no words exist to fully describe the physical and emotional unrest felt with the loss of freedom. The distinctive sounds (clank!) of the cell door closing, and suddenly there is no control or power over any situation. You find yourself in a space smaller than a standard master bathroom with…
Read MoreTornado intensified Jefferson City housing shortage
This article originally appeared on the Jefferson City News Tribune’s website and can be read in its entirety there. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ONLINE Jefferson City residents, late on a May night, stumbled out of decades-old homes that had been converted into apartments, dazed and confused by the impact of a powerful tornado. “You could…
Read MoreDisaster grants help Mid-Missouri organizations provide hugs, guidance
This article originally appeared on the Jefferson City News Tribune’s website and can be read in its entirety there. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ONLINE Over the past six months, United Way of Central Missouri staff and volunteers have provided hugs and guidance to help those affected by summer flooding and a tornado that blew through…
Read MoreTornado victims searching for ‘new normal’
This article originally appeared on the Jefferson City News Tribune’s website and can be read in its entirety there. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ONLINE This is part of a five-part series exploring what was lost, what progress has been made and what challenges remain six months after the May 22 tornado in Jefferson City. WEDNESDAY: The…
Read MoreThe Linda McAnany Show with Dan Lester Catholic Charities
Dan Lester, Executive Director of the Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, sits down with Linda McAnany to talk about Catholic Charities’ mission, how they are serving their communities in Central and Northern Missouri, and how you can get involved. This program is recorded at Lincoln University of Missouri and broadcast by JCTVAccess on…
Read MoreCatholic Charities works with all, for all who are in need
This article originally appeared on the Catholic Missourian’s website and can be read in its entirety there. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ONLINE ou don’t have to be Catholic to get help from Catholic Charities. “Some people hear the name and think, ‘If I’m not Catholic, I’m not able to receive help,” said Dan Lester, executive…
Read MoreCareer Opportunity at Catholic Charities: Director of Food & Nutrition Services
Catholic Charities of Central & Northern Missouri is seeking a dynamic leader to join our team and help us build our Food & Nutrition Services program! We are in the planning stages for a new food pantry in our community, and we are looking for an energetic, experienced, committed team player to assist us with the development, implementation, and ongoing management of this new project.
Read MoreCatholic Charities to found ‘center for mercy and charity’ at Jefferson City’s Shikles Auditorium
This article originally appeared on the Jefferson City News Tribune website and can be read in its entirety there. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ONLINE Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri plans to open a health and social services center in the Shikles Auditorium building after entering into a redevelopment agreement with the Jefferson City…
Read MoreCatholic Charities’ role increasing as disaster response transitions to long-term recovery
This article originally appeared on the Jefferson City News Tribune website and can be read in its entirety there. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ONLINE Out of sight, out of mind. At least it seems that way for disaster victims who face long-term recoveries. Disasters in the Midwest seem to fade from the national view quicker…
Read MoreKolbe Group — for loved ones of people in jail or prison to listen to, encourage each other
This article originally appeared on The Catholic Missourian and can be read in its entirety there. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Do a search on the web for “support group” in Mid-Missouri and you will be amazed at how many support groups are out there! It is encouraging and hopeful that so many people who share…
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