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Disaster grants help Mid-Missouri organizations provide hugs, guidance
This article originally appeared on the Jefferson City News Tribune’s website and can be read in its entirety there.READ THE FULL ARTICLE ONLINE Over the past six months, United Way of Central Missouri staff and volunteers have provided hugs and…
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Tornado victims searching for ‘new normal’
This article originally appeared on the Jefferson City News Tribune’s website and can be read in its entirety there. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ONLINE This is part of a five-part series exploring what was lost, what progress has been made…
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The Linda McAnany Show with Dan Lester Catholic Charities
Dan Lester, Executive Director of the Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, sits down with Linda McAnany to talk about Catholic Charities’ mission, how they are serving their communities in Central and Northern Missouri, and how you can get…
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The Reason Behind: Why Serve Immigrants
By: Marissa Flores Madden A few months ago, I received a phone call from an individual interested in the work we do at Family Immigration Services. He was a lifelong Catholic who wanted to promote the work of Catholic Charities.…
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Making the Mission: The Vital Role of Volunteers
By Chelle Smith-Vandergriff A natural part of human development is the innate desire to seek purpose – to find meaning in life. For Catholics, the search for individual fulfillment is influenced by the universality of our shared values and guided…
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“Strength in Community: Supporting Families Facing Hardship.”
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 loan. What seemed like a temporary fix quickly became unmanageable,…
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