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Nonprofit stands ready to assist, integrate refugees
This story originally appeared in the Jefferson City News Tribune. Read the full article online: News Tribune Website Afghan refugees could begin arriving in Central Missouri this week.The nonprofit agency…
Read MoreMid-Missouri agency prepares for refugee resettlement
This story originally appeared on KOMU. View the full story online: KOMU Website COLUMBIA — With the unrest in Afghanistan, a resettlement agency in Columbia is preparing for refugees. “The time…
Read MoreVirgin Mary statue now adorns new Catholic Charities building
This story originally appeared in The Jefferson City News Tribune. Read the full story online: News Tribune Website Joe Gamm Aug. 26 2021 @ 11:05pmAn old wooden statue of the Virgin…
Read MoreMid-Missouri agency preparing for possible influx of refugees from Afghanistan
This story originally aired on KJLU. View the full story online: KJLU Website Following reports of unrest and emergency situation in Afghanistan, one mid-Missouri agency is preparing to help. Catholic…
Read MoreUnrest in Afghanistan could affect refugee situation in mid-Missouri
This story originally appeard on KMIZ. Read the full story online: KMIZ Website By Lucas Geisler Published August 17, 2021 Unrest in Afghanistan could affect refugee situation in mid-Missouri COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)…
Read MoreOur Opinion: Help for mental health
This editorial originally appeared in the Jefferson City News Tribune. Read the full story online: News Tribune Website .Jul. 26 2021 Unfortunately, mental health still is somewhat of a taboo…
Read MoreCatholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, X2AI, and Catholic Charities USA join forces to provide mental health support through “Hope”
For more information contact Dan Lester, Executive Director for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri at dlester@cccnmo.org or (573) 635-7719 or Patricia Cole, Vice President of Communications for Catholic…
Read MoreUnited Way distributes $268K in community grants
This story originally appeared in the Jefferson City News Tribune. Read the full story online: News Tribune Website The United Way of Central Missouri distributed $268,656 on Tuessday to nonprofits…
Read MoreVeterans United makes $50K donation
This story originally appeared in the Jefferson City News Tribune. Read the full article online: News Tribune Website Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri received $50,000 Thursday from Veterans…
Read MoreLocal refugee resettlement agency celebrates World Refugee Day
This story originally appeared in the Columbia Missourian. Read the full story online: Columbia Missourian Website World Refugee Day was celebrated a day early on Saturday with an event for…
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