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“Strength in Community: Supporting Families Facing Hardship.” 

April 22, 2025

By: Tessa McIntyre  *MaryAnn, unable to work due to illness, couldn’t afford the prescription medicine she needed. With bills piling up, she turned to a predatory lender for a quick…

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Partnering for a Healthier Tomorrow: CCCNMO & MU Extension  

April 4, 2025

By: Jullia Fox   At Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO), we are privileged to work alongside numerous dedicated community partners who help us fulfill our mission of serving…

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From Vision to Reality: How Your Contributions of Time, Talent, and Treasure Transform Lives 

March 20, 2025

By: Scott Thrasher  At Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO), it’s crucial that we continually clarify our vision for the community within our diocese. Despite recent challenges under…

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Catholic Charities transitions refugee support to partner agencies

March 19, 2025

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri has established agreements with partner agencies to provide continuing support to local refugees as the Refugee Services program at Catholic Charities is being discontinued. Earlier this year,…

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Welcoming the Stranger: Stories of Hope from Family Immigration Services 

March 7, 2025

By: Marissa Flores Madden  For over a decade as a high school campus minister I had the opportunity to accompany students on a number of immersion retreats featuring lessons on…

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Empowering Parishes to Serve: Charity and Mercy Grants 

February 24, 2025

By: Litz Main  One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is reviewing grant applications and witnessing the incredible work parishes undertake to serve their communities. Each application tells…

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Feeding the Hungry: Innovations in Nutrition and Health 

February 17, 2025

Chelsea Robbins  As we enter 2025, it’s clear that the fight against hunger and malnutrition is not just about feeding people—it’s about creating lasting solutions that empower individuals, families, and…

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Empowering Families: Community Services Success Stories  

February 17, 2025

By Chelle Smith-Vandergriff, Julia Hinton, and Tessa McIntyre  Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) is committed to caring for our neighbors in need throughout the Diocese of Jefferson…

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A legacy of love — Planned giving opportunities to impact future generations

January 10, 2025

By Litz Main  As the new year begins, millions of people set resolutions with hopeful hearts and great intentions. Yet, studies show that only about 9% of people actually achieve…

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A Reflection on Hope: An Invitation to Be the Tether 

December 19, 2024

By: Litz Main Recently, I learned something that has profoundly shaped the way I think about hope. In Hebrew, the word for hope, Tikvah, carries a meaning that is both…

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