Encounter at Catholic Charities

Pumpkin leaves ― The overshadowed vegetable

October 17, 2023

Encounter at Catholic Charities Posted Wednesday, October 11, 2023 7:05 pm By Judith Mutamba October is a special month for those of us in Missouri. As the weather changes from warm to cool…

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National Migration Week: Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay

October 2, 2023

By Marissa Flores Madden “Everyone tells me they’re ‘illegal.’ But I work with them, and I know they’re good guys. So, they couldn’t be illegal, right?” Mike, a senior in…

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En búsqueda de un horizontelleno de esperanza

September 18, 2023

ENCUENTRO DE CARIDADES CATÓLICAS Ilsi Palacios Posted Thursday, September 14, 2023 2:02 pm Por: Ilsi Palacios CLICK HERE to read this article in English. Un viaje hecho con la esperanza en un futuro…

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Searching for a horizon full of hope

September 18, 2023

Ilsi Palacios | PHOTO BY ASHLEY WISKIRCHEN HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para leer este artículo en español. A journey made with hope for a better future is taken by many who…

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Back to school reflections: New beginnings and old lessons

August 23, 2023

Encounter at Catholic Charities By Nohemi Trujillo and Andrea Bustillo Lozano As the swing of August sets in, we find ourselves once again at the close of summer and embarking…

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An outpouring of gratitude

August 7, 2023

By Tori Baker As I celebrate my one-year anniversary of working at Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, I am filled with gratitude for the remarkable experiences and the…

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A Call to Serve and Save Lives

July 21, 2023

By Judith Mutamba You may know that cardiovascular diseases are among the leading cause of premature death in the USA and, indeed, across counties in Missouri. Common cases of cardiovascular…

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Commemorating National Immigrant Heritage Month

June 12, 2023

¡Celebremos el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Inmigrante! By Marissa Flores Madden and Moses Soisa Marissa: As a spouse, granddaughter, and friend of immigrants, my life has been immeasurably blessed by…

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Reducing Barriers to Mental Health Care for Spanish-Speaking Families

May 30, 2023

By Ilsi Palacios with Ashley Wiskirchen May is Mental Health Awareness Month! As we grow in our understanding of the value of caring for our mental health, we still encounter…

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Resettled family breaks ground on new Habitat for Humanity home

May 18, 2023

To the applause of Fulton community leaders, neighbors, and Catholic Charities staff the Safi family – newcomers resettled in mid-Missouri last spring – broke ground on their nine-bedroom home to…

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