Fundraisers and Donations

Fundraising events & donation drives.

From food drives to experiences to casual dress days to givebacks, there are countless ways that businesses, churches, community organizations, families and individuals can help Catholic Charities serve those in our community who are in need. Whether you want to raise dollars by planning your own fundraiser or collect non-perishable food or personal hygiene items through a donation drive, Catholic Charities has the tools to help you plan a successful event.

Eat, Pray, Give — Parties with a Purpose

An Eat, Pray, Give event is a small party fundraising event organized and hosted by supporters of Catholic Charities, with assistance from us as requested. All proceeds from the event are donated to Catholic Charities to support our work.

Eat, Pray, Give events can take many forms, from in-home dinners or socials to larger events at a local venue. Adding a virtual component can boost the event’s results, as can silent auctions and raffles.

Be creative and have fun. A one-hour experience event featuring a virtual visit from celebrity talent can range from cooking and baking demonstrations to boozy tastings that will engage your guests.

Let us know what you are planning so we can help with guidance and resources. We can help with ideas, toolkits, online platforms, and more. We can join your event to share the mission and work of Catholic Charities.

Gift-in-kind donations

Often times, the clients who come to a Catholic Charities shelter arrive with only the clothes on their back or all their possessions in a couple of bags. When they are ready to leave shelter and move into sustainable housing, they lack the most basic necessities for setting up a home. The children we serve need supplies for school, and the lives of many of our clients – young and older alike — are enriched through art projects. Catholic Charities operates several buildings that we need to keep clean and sanitized.

Donations of new items such as towels, bed linens, personal care items, cleaning and laundry products, diapers, small appliances and housewares, art supplies, gift cards and so many more items, help our clients lead dignified and enriching lives.

Catholic Charities accepts in-kind donations of new* items only by appointment at our administrative offices at 437 N Topeka St., Wichita. We also accept donations of new items at our Southeast Kansas Services office at 411 E. 12th St. in Pittsburg.