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Jim Wisch stays busy helping Jefferson City community
This story originally appeared in the Jefferson City News Tribune. Read the full story at the News Tribune Website. Jim Wisch has worn a number of hats — from engineer to business owner to hospital board member to volunteer to artist. Although Wisch is retired, he finds himself very busy these days.Your He oftentimes finds…
Read MoreCatholic Charities Receives $3,243 Donation for a New Upright Refrigerator from The Food Bank
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) announced today that they are a recipient of a $3,243 grant from The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri (The Food Bank) to help provide hunger-relief to Cole County families. The funds have been used to purchase a glass-door upright refrigerator that…
Read MoreCatholic Charities begins overhaul of Shikles building
This story originally appeared in the Jefferson City News Tribune. Read the full story online: Jefferson City News Tribune Website. The transformation of the former Shikles Auditorium in Jefferson City to become the new home of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri is underway. Crews have been on the site since November, said Cristal…
Read MoreAgencies enthusiastically prepare for increased refugee resettlement in Columbia
This story originally appeared in the Columbia Daily Tribune. Read the full story online: Columbia Daily Tribune Website. After four years of decline, refugee resettlement in Columbia may be on the upswing again soon with the start of the Biden administration. Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services in fiscal year 2020 resettled 34 people in mid-Missouri, said Sam Moog,…
Read MoreCareer Opportunity – Food & Nutrition Services AmeriCorps Member
CCCNMO is seeking a new AmeriCorps Member to: Work directly with our leadership to research, conceptualize, develop, and implement a comprehensive food and nutrition services program, including a client choice food pantry and nutrition education programming. Establish relationships with the local food bank; develop program policies and procedures, researching and develop nutrition curriculum, develop a…
Read MoreEnroll Today: Next Walk With Ease Program January 10 – February 20
Register online by Monday, January 4 for the next Walk With Ease Program, offered by Catholic Charities, Live Well By Faith, and MU Extension
Read MoreCatholic Charities announces expansion in Refugee and Immigration Services
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) has announced that as of December 1,, 2020, Samantha “Sam” Moog will serve as their new Director of Refugee Resettlement. Lorna Tran, who directed both the refugee resettlement program and the immigration services program for the non-profit for the last 13 years, will…
Read MoreCatholic Charities to serve as distribution site for World Day of the Poor Event
St. Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson City will be holding their annual World Day of the Poor Event on Sunday, November 15. In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, they have modified their usual sit-down meal and event to a drive thru event for this year. Catholic Charities is proud to serve as one of four…
Read MoreCareer Opportunity: Refugee Health Promotion Coordinator
Update 12/3/2020: This position has now been filled and application process closed. Thank you for your interest in Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Dan Lester, Executive Director: dlester@cccnmo.org Download: Refugee Health Promotion Coordiantor Job Description The Health Promotion Coordinator is responsible for implementing…
Read MoreWatch: Catholic Charities featured on Radio Friends with Paul Pepper
Our own Grace Wildenhaus joined Paul to talk about refugee resettlement and immigration services.
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