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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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Resource Fair marks Catholic Charities Food Pantry second anniversary.
By Jennifer Hudson To address the growing needs of mid-Missourians, community organizations and local collaborators are strengthening relationships to provide essential support and resources. The Catholic Charities Food Pantry serves as a lifeline for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.…
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“Why I give to Catholic Charities”
By Stan Koenigsfeld When I was first asked to share my story — the reason behind my excitement to give to Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri — the Gospel at Sunday Mass was the reading from Matthew 25:…
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Volunteer Spotlight — Finding value in service … and in each other
Mason, a senior at Helias Catholic High School, knew he would need to complete service hours throughout the 2023 school year, but wasn’t quite sure how he’d get those finished, or who he would volunteer with. Mason’s grandmother, a volunteer…
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