(Wichita, Kan.) – Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita is joining with the Catholic Charities network around the country to participate in We Are There, a national awareness campaign highlighting the life-giving services Catholic Charities agencies provide in their local communities.
“Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita is firmly rooted in our call to walk alongside people in the most need who live in southcentral and southeast Kansas communities,” said Traci Kennedy, executive director of Catholic Charities of Wichita. “We are thrilled to join forces with our partner agencies across the nation to reach an even wider audience as we raise awareness of the work we are doing and serve those who are living in poverty, homeless, abused or disabled.”
We are there to stabilize and empower our neighbors in need
For over 80 years, Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita has brought comfort, hope and relief to our neighbors, regardless of their faith or no faith at all, in the Wichita, southcentral and southeastern Kansas communities. The agency’s mission strives to stabilize and empower people experiencing poverty, abuse, homelessness or living with a disability, while preserving their human dignity.
We are there to stabilize and empower our neighbors in need
For over 80 years, Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita has brought comfort, hope and relief to our neighbors, regardless of their faith or no faith at all, in the Wichita, southcentral and southeastern Kansas communities. The agency’s mission strives to stabilize and empower people experiencing poverty, abuse, homelessness or living with a disability, while preserving their human dignity.
Many ministries, one mission.
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry provides food to the hungry. St. Anthony Family Shelter houses homeless families. Harbor House is a safe shelter for survivors of domestic violence. Adult Day Services provides affordable day services for the disabled and lonely. The Foster Grandparent Program allows senior citizens to engage with children in a classroom setting to assist with educational or special needs while earning a stipend. Cana Counseling focuses on mental and emotional health for individuals and couples. Immigration Services works to keep families together as immigrants build new and secure futures in the United States of America. Southeast Kansas focuses on homeless prevention and stabilization in an 11-county area. Programs such as these are designed to improve lives through impactful and sustainable services.
Many ministries, one mission.
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry provides food to the hungry. St. Anthony Family Shelter houses homeless families. Harbor House is a safe shelter for survivors of domestic violence. Adult Day Services provides affordable day services for the disabled and lonely. The Foster Grandparent Program allows senior citizens to engage with children in a classroom setting to assist with educational or special needs while earning a stipend. Cana Counseling focuses on mental and emotional health for individuals and couples. Immigration Services works to keep families together as immigrants build new and secure futures in the United States of America. Southeast Kansas focuses on homeless prevention and stabilization in an 11-county area. Programs such as these are designed to improve lives through impactful and sustainable services.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita works to meet specific needs of community
The work that Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita does in southcentral and southeastern Kansas is mirrored by services provided at Catholic Charities agencies around the country. There are 168 independent Catholic Charities agencies and 3,900 collective locations spread out across the United States and its five territories.
Collectively, the Catholic Charities network served more than 15 million people last year and provided more than 30 million meals to those in need. The dedicated, selfless staff of Catholic Charities agencies are aided in this work by the indispensable contributions of more than 215,000 volunteers nationwide. The services offered by each local Catholic Charities agency differ because they are tailored to the specific needs of the vulnerable members of their individual communities.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita works to meet specific needs of community
The work that Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita does in southcentral and southeastern Kansas is mirrored by services provided at Catholic Charities agencies around the country. There are 168 independent Catholic Charities agencies and 3,900 collective locations spread out across the United States and its five territories.
Collectively, the Catholic Charities network served more than 15 million people last year and provided more than 30 million meals to those in need. The dedicated, selfless staff of Catholic Charities agencies are aided in this work by the indispensable contributions of more than 215,000 volunteers nationwide. The services offered by each local Catholic Charities agency differ because they are tailored to the specific needs of the vulnerable members of their individual communities.
We Are There national awareness campaign
Catholic Charities USA, the national membership organization for Catholic Charities agencies, organized and launched the We Are There campaign. Over the coming months, the campaign will raise awareness for the work of Catholic Charities through a variety of national media outlets. Here in Wichita, Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita will continue to highlight the different ways we aid and accompany our neighbors in need.
We Are There national awareness campaign
Catholic Charities USA, the national membership organization for Catholic Charities agencies, organized and launched the We Are There campaign. Over the coming months, the campaign will raise awareness for the work of Catholic Charities through a variety of national media outlets. Here in Wichita, Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita will continue to highlight the different ways we aid and accompany our neighbors in need.
Learn more about the We Are There campaign
To learn more about the We Are There campaign, visit WeAreThere.US. To learn how to volunteer or make a gift supporting the work of Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita, visit CatholicCharitiesWichita.org.
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St. Joseph Pastoral Center
437 North Topeka st.
Wichita. KS 67202-2431
(316) 264-8344
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Wichita Diocese
The Wichita Diocese covers 20,021 square miles and includes 25 counties in the southeast corner of the state. It is home to over 114,000 Catholics in 90 parishes.
Wichita Diocese
The Wichita Diocese covers 20,021 square miles and includes 25 counties in the southeast corner of the state. It is home to over 114,000 Catholics in 90 parishes.