Education and Advocacy

Contacts:

Interim Executive Director
Sr. Kathleen Wegman, SSND
573-635-7719
kwegman@cccnmo.org

Sr. Director of Communications
Ashley Wiskirchen
573-658-0094
awiskirchen@cccnmo.org

Sr. Director of Development
Tori Baker
573-415-7173
tsbaker@cccnmo.org

Sr. Director of Finance
Dan Kempker
573-635-7719
dkempker@cccnmo.org

Sr. Director of Programs & Services
Chelle Smith-Vandergriff
573-415-7173
csmith-vandergriff@cccnmo.org

Sr. Director of Support Services
Leslie Prenger
573-635-7719
lprenger@cccnmo.org


Agency Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Hudson
573-635-7719
jhudson@cccnmo.org

Education + Advocacy

Educating others about an advocating for Church Teachings

Education

Catholic Charities staff are available to meet a variety of education and training needs for parishes, social service providers, schools, and community groups.  Opportunities include:

  • Catholic Charities and Catholic Social Teaching: Learn more about the work that Catholic Charities performs in the community.  Full agency overviews or presentations specific to one area of our work (Disaster Services, Refugee & Immigration Services, Housing & Financial Counseling, Parish Social Ministry) are available.  We also love to present on Catholic Social Teaching and will tailor a course to fit your group’s needs. Contact Dan Lester for details and scheduling.
  • Mental Health First Aid:  Catholic Charities has a certified Mental Health First Aid trainer on staff, available to the community.  Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.  Visit the Mental Health First Aid website to learn more.  Contact Alissa Marlow for details and scheduling.
  • First Aid and CPR: Our American Red Cross-certified trainer is available to present to your group.  Contact John Doyle for details and scheduling.

 

Advocacy

Catholic Charities works closely with the Missouri Catholic Conference to advocate for public policies that support the most vulnerable of our neighbors.

The Missouri Catholic Conference is the public policy agency of the Catholic Church in Missouri. The conference promotes the common good by advocating for public policy that upholds the sanctity and dignity of all human life.

Learn more about the Conference’s Public Policy Priorities here.

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri

Agency Phone:
573-635-7719


JEFFERSON CITY
1015 Edmonds Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109

COLUMBIA
1240 E. Brown School Rd.
Columbia, MO 65202

SEDALIA
421 West 3rd Street
Sedalia, Missouri 65301


Mailing Address
Catholic Charities of Central and Nothern Missouri
P.O. Box 104626
Jefferson City, MO 65110


Diocese of Jefferson City
Chancery Offices
2207 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: (573) 635-9127
diojeffcity.org