WHO WE ARE
Since 1879, Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph has helped millions of people in need during their most challenging moments.
Our mission goes beyond simply helping people. We help people transform their lives – one person, one family, one promise at a time. Catholic Charities programs and services work to reduce and prevent poverty by:
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Protecting and nurturing children
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Strengthening families
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Offering basic necessities, food, shelter and clothing
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Honoring vulnerable populations with compassionate care
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Restoring dignity and providing hope
Your support makes a lasting impact every day. Together, we build stronger communities.
VISION
A culture of communion continually nourished by the works of charity, recognizing the inherent dignity of the human person created in the image and likeness of God.
MISSION
As the organization at the service of charity of the Bishop and Church of Kansas City-St. Joseph, the mission of Catholic Charities is to answer the commandment of Jesus Christ to love through service, advocacy, and empowerment of the vulnerable and those in need throughout northern and western Missouri.
HOW WE SERVE
Every client who comes to us for assistance has access to all of these core services:
Emergency Assistance
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Basic necessities
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Bus passes
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Food
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Rent and utility assistance
Housing
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Rapid housing
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Transitional housing
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Permanent housing
Workforce Development​​​
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Resume development
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Interview skills
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Job search strategies
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Job placement
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Support groups
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On-the-spot hiring
Education and Support
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Parenting classes
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Financial education
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We have identified several especially vulnerable populations in our community who need specialized care so we offer these focused programs:
Disability and D(d)eaf Services
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Inclusion
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Religious education
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Interpretive services
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All core services
Veterans
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Care coordination
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Homelessness prevention
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One-on-one case management
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Peer-to-peer support
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All core services
Children and Families
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Adoptions
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Birth preparation
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Developmental assessments
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Diapers
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College savings accounts
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One-on-one case management
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Parenting classes
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All core services
