2022 Impact Report Feature

Our Impact: Spotlight on Volunteerism

February 1, 2023

From manning the front-desk at one of our office locations, to scanning and bagging groceries for neighbors in the Catholic Charities Food Pantry, to helping our clients access healthcare, school,…

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Our Impact: Spotlight on Community Partnerships

February 1, 2023

We deeply value the relationships we have with the community partners who help us interweave a network of care for our clients.   In 2022 our community partners helped us establish…

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Our Impact: Spotlight on Fundraising

February 1, 2023

In 2022 Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri participated for the first time in iGiveCatholic, a national platform connecting the faithful to support organizations that express their Catholic mission…

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Exceptional care for exceptional needs: Thida and Aung’s story

January 30, 2023
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Navigating life with a medically fragile child is one thing – navigating those health challenges while rebuilding your lives in an entirely new country is another.” Thida and Aung’s story is one of compassion, care, and exceptional services to help meet an exceptional need.

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Aiding parishes in their mission to become Centers of Charity and Mercy

January 30, 2023

Our Charity and Mercy grants aim to fund projects and ministries in Catholic parishes across our diocese like St. Patrick’s Haven transitional housing – a collaborative effort of four local parishes led by St. Mary Catholic Church in Shelbina, Missouri – providing women and children a safe home while they await access to public housing.

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Journeying together: Uliana’s Story

January 30, 2023

When Uliana and her family fled Ukraine against the backdrop of war, they couldn’t anticipate the nuances of navigating a complex immigration system alongside resettlement. This year we’ve encountered many clients with stories like Uliana’s and remain committed to journeying alongside them.

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Feeding with more than food: Leah’s Story

January 27, 2023
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When Leah* visited the Catholic Charities Food Pantry for the first time, she was greeted by staff and invited to the Welcome Center to set up her pantry membership.   “When…

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Naming a great need: Catholic Charities Counseling Services

January 27, 2023

Finding professional counseling services that honor and incorporate a client’s faith journey is a bit like finding buried treasure. Catholic Charities desires to make these services widely available to communities in their service areas.

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Searching for help, finding blessings: Camilo’s Story

January 25, 2023
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What does providing care and creating hope look like for someone seeking help from Catholic Charities? For two families in Sedalia, it was a year-long journey through addiction recovery rooted in professional care, community support, and prayer.

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