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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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Partnering for a Healthier Tomorrow: CCCNMO & MU Extension
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 and empowering our neighbors. Our vision is to provide compassionate…
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From Vision to Reality: How Your Contributions of Time, Talent, and Treasure Transform Lives
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 government leadership, our commitment to our mission remains unwavering. What…
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Welcoming the Stranger: Stories of Hope from Family Immigration Services
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 U.S. immigration and Catholic social teaching. On one such retreat,…
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