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Catholic Charities in Joplin as long as needed
Michael Binggeli received the Citizen Recognition Award for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph at the annual Missouri Catholic Conference Assembly Oct. 1 in Jefferson City. Binggeli was honored for...
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First of its kind, St. Michael’s Center will serve homeless military veterans
Kansas City attorney Art Fillmore, a Vietnam veteran, established Stand Down Kansas City to work with homeless military veterans. Fillmore is now working with Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St....
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Gathered for Christmas, TurnAround clients find hope for a new life
Clients and staff of Catholic Charities’ TurnAround program sing carols before enjoying their Christmas party dinner Dec. 20. TurnAround provides practical support for people who are leaving the...
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Orphanages cared for homeless children
Founded as the Kansas City Orphan Boys Home in 1896, this home was run by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. This photo, taken in 1952, shows the home shortly before it was renamed the...
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Charities helps open homeless shelter in Warrensburg
Heather Fitzcharles-Keller, right, director of Catholic Charities’ Heart of America Service Area in Warrensburg, chats with Erica Collins, chair of the Johnson County Cares Advisory Board, and Breane...
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‘Reflections of Hope’ honored at Charities luncheon
Tom and Helen Rehm and Elaine Ingle were honored at the Reflections of Hope luncheon with the Community Spirit Awards. Patrick Turner was also honored, but was unable to attend the luncheon. (Marty...
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By Marty Denzer Catholic Key Reporter KANSAS CITY — Just two years ago, a group of young Catholic professionals with the desire to assist Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, formed the...
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A long, hard road ahead, people of Joplin know they are not alone
Breaking through clay and bedrock, volunteers use sledge hammers, pick axes and shovels to dig out out a frame for a retaining wall at the site of a new home in the heart of the tornado damage. (Kevin...
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Catholic Charities Senior Services helps older adults age with dignity
(photo courtesy of Lynne Serrano, Catholic Charities) By Marty Denzer Catholic Key Reporter KANSAS CITY — “Home is where the heart is.” Yes, it’s an old-fashioned phrase, but for many people, having...
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‘Servant slave of Christ’ takes helm at Catholic Charities
Deacon Dan Powers By Kevin Kelly Catholic Key Associate Editor KANSAS CITY — The call is a powerful thing, as Deacon Dan Powers knows very well. He left a great career behind in the semi-conductor...
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Walk for Change, to reduce poverty one step at a time
And they’re off! Families and individuals start on the Walk for Change, having chosen a 1 mile, 2 mile or 3.1 mile course. The longest course would take 45 minutes to an hour to complete. (Marty...
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School starts with new supplies for kids in St. Anthony and Holy Cross parishes
Catholic Charities’ Junior Board volunteers stuff bags with school supplies for kids at Holy Cross and St. Anthony parishes and Morning Glory Cafe, Aug. 6. (Marty Denzer/Key photo) By Marty Denzer...
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Seton Neighborhood Family and Health Services assist neighbors in need
The banner says it all. Seton Center assists neighbors and friends in need, from near and not so near, with a food pantry, thrift store, dental clinic, emergency assistance and Senior Buddies...
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New center will offer services to homeless veterans
Bishop Robert W. Finn joins representatives from the public and private coalition that made the project possible in breaking ground Sept. 25 for St. Michael’s Veterans Center that will provide housing...
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Ex-inmates find hope, caring at TurnAround
Mary Washington speaks with her TurnAround case manager Peter Brown at an Oct. 22 reception to highlight the successes of the Catholic Charities program that helps ex-offenders adjust to life outside...
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Catholic Charities lives out Gospel service to the poor
Catholic Charities CEO Deacon Dan Powers speaks with Charities workers Janay Reilford-Davis, (seated) and Laura Hilliard. (Kevin Kelly/Key photo) By Kevin Kelly Catholic Key Associate Editor KANSAS...
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All family now
The Carlisle family vacationed in Gulf Shores, Ala., this past summer. Vince has family in Gulf Shores.(Photo courtesy Leslie Carlisle) By Marty Denzer Catholic Key Reporter PARKVILLE — Leslie and...
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Catholic Charities reaches out to give children a happy Christmas
A mom looks over toys for a young boy on opening night of the Toy Shoppe. Children’s clothes, hats and scarves are stacked in the hallway behind her.(Marty Denzer/Key photo) By Marty Denzer Catholic...
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Catholic Charities receives grant to empower women
Jackie Loya-Torres of the Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City, presents a check for $25,000 to Jarrod Sanderson, Catholic Charities Director of Family Supportive Services Jan. 14 while Nicole...
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New director of Veteran’s Affairs knows what it’s like
Eric Verzola looks over construction progress at St. Michael’s Veterans Center. Phase I should open in about 3 1/2 months. (Marty Denzer/Key photos) By Marty Denzer Catholic Key Reporter KANSAS CITY —...
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