Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri

At Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, staff and volunteers are serving this community every day, offering hope and a hand-up to our neighbors in need, providing compassionate services and critical assistance. Find out how you can join us by visiting our website. https://lnkd.in/emFkabN #WeAreThere

In 2023 we formed nearly 100 parish social ministers – 80 of whom attended last fall's Parish Engagement and Charity Events (PEACE). Learn more in our 2023 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/g6wX7q5H. We hope to see you this year – our first event is in Camdenton, MO at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, THIS Saturday from 9 AM - 12 PM. Join us! #ImpactReport #WorkWithImpact #CatholicCharities #ProvidingCare #CreatingHope

We love #Give5 volunteers! Participating in this incredible program is a joy for our agency. This is the fourth class of United Way of Central Missouri's Give 5 graduates, several of whom from previous classes have served over 100+ hours alongside our staff! Recently retired? Enroll in their next class here! https://lnkd.in/gF7Kdt5k

March is Missouri's Severe Weather Preparedness Month! This #MenuOfEngagement has great resources for your family, parish, and classrooms to encounter, understand, and act on this theme throughout the month. Visit https://ow.ly/OVhv50QK8Y8 for resources!

When families live paycheck-to-paycheck, they often find themselves one disaster away from the domino effect of poverty. Losing a car to a fallen tree could mean their job is on the line. Damage to the roof of their house after a storm could mean an extended hotel stay that drains their grocery dollars. In some cases, a housefire takes everything they had, leaving them without even the paperwork they need to file insurance claims. Our long-term disaster case management work accompanies disaster survivors with one-on-one care to help on the long road to recovery. Learn more about our work, and how you can help, online at https://ow.ly/xKpA50QI05j

In this Season Three episode of Mercy Moments, creator and host, Marissa Flores Madden, explores the Catholic social theme of Rights and Responsibilities through church history and personal experience. We invite you to encounter this episode with an open mind and compassionate heart. Cover Art: © “Rights & Responsibilities” by Br. Mickey McGrath OFSF, Courtesy of Trinity Stores, www.trinitystores.com, 800.699.4482

"Because no one can heal if they don't have adequate nutrition." Through our partnership with SSM Health and St. Mary's Hospital – The Catholic Charities Food Pantry can provide Hope & Healing Food Bags to patients identified as food insecure. These bags contain two days' worth of nutrition – breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks included. In 2023 we dropped off 40 Hope & Healing bags and are set up to deliver more this Spring! This is how we're #ProvidingCare and #CreatingHope in Diocese of Jefferson City. Learn more about our impact: https://ow.ly/jJPE50QHZj3

In and around our Central Office today, Helias Catholic High School students on Sophomore retreat are spending their time in service – supporting our programs and our neighbors. This morning they've: 🎒 Packed blessing bags for neighbors at JC Room at the Inn 💌 Penned notes of encouragement for clients 🥫 Sorted & stocked food in The Catholic Charities Food Pantry 🗣️ Learned about advocacy and care for the poor 🪴 Built garden beds and fencing for our community garden 🧹 Swept & cleaned furniture to help us welcome well!well! We'll be back later today to share photos and stories from their afternoon sessions! #CatholicCharities #ProvidingCare #CreatingHope #NeighborsServingNeighbors #CrusaderStrong

On Tuesdays, we join together in the chapel at our Central Offices for contemporary prayer, taking 10-15 minutes to step away from our desks and be with the God of our hearts. How can we pray for you? Share your prayer intentions here and we will take them to the chapel with us today at noon.

“Poverty is the great waster of human potential.” – Matthew Desmond Navigating life paycheck to paycheck puts undue stress on the mental, emotional, and physical health of our neighbors. At Catholic Charities, we hope to encounter those in need, accompany them as they set their goals, and provide the accountability, the helpful hand, and the sound counsel they need to break free of the burden of debt, financial instability, or eviction. This is our work, and it’s how we #ProvideCare and #CreateHope in the Diocese of Jefferson City.