August 2015
In this issue... 

- Helping people break the revolving door of high-interest debt.

- Know a teen with a servant's heart? Join the Distinguished Student Leaders Program.

- How the Mobile Resource Bus is reaching the rural communities.

- Making an impact in the lives of a refugee family.

- Hope Hero Shout Out to our friends in Marysville.

...and more.
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas

Have a Payday or Title Loan? Let Us Help!
KLPP
Helping people break the revolving door of high interest debt.   

This summer, partnering with Country Club Bank, we introduced a new refinance program for payday and title loans. The Kansas Loan Pool Project (KLPP) issues participants a new, low-interest loan in order to pay off these high-interest title or payday loans. Each participant is enrolled in a financial education course to help develop a long-term financial plan and budget and a Catholic Charities case manager provides ongoing monthly support.
  
In the last two months, we were able to help participants pay off 12 payday loans averaging just over $600 each. Just one way of turning high-interest into high HOPE!

 
Distinguished Student Leaders Program
DSLP
Imagine a highly selective group of high school students learning to become great philanthropists.

 

That was the vision of high school student, William Henry, when he created the Distinguished Student Leaders Program.  This program brings together student leaders who have a passion for service and a desire to make an impact within the community. On their own merit, this talented group of students is developing an annual charitable event with a goal of raising money to benefit Catholic Charities.  

 

Do you know a high school student with a desire to help others?   Visit their website for more information about this program.

 
Making an Impact
CarDonation
Through the generous support of a donor, we received funds with the intent to make a tangible, lasting impact on a family in need.  
One family, based on their progress toward stability, was identified as the recipient of this donation.  It was determined that a vehicle would help this growing family continue this progress by providing transportation to and from work. 

 
Leavenworth Back-to-School Event Gets an A+ 

Leavenworth area students are headed back to school this Fall with all the supplies they need thanks to the generous donations for our Back-to-School event. 
Over 315 children  were fitted with backpacks , school supplies , underwear, socks and other necessities. 
Thanks to all the volunteers who dedicated their time to helping with this event. You helped make a difference in the lives and education of our youth.

Taking Hope on the Road
MRB
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas covers a 21 county area--that's 12,500 square miles!  Because those in need can't always come to us, our Mobile Resource Bus takes our services to them. On a regularly scheduled basis, Case Managers travel to the rural communities to serve our brothers and sisters who may not have easy access to basic essentials such as food, utilities, housing and other resources.
In July, we helped over 150 individuals in need including our most vulnerable population of children and the elderly.
Click here to read how utilizing our Mobile Resource Bus continues to offer  HOPE to those in need.
Hope Hero Shout Out!
HopeHero
The Kids Summer Food Program at our Marysville location served over 1,500 meals this summer!  
When  Catholic Charities approached Fr. James Shaughnessy of St. Gregory Parish about getting food to the community children, he immediately contacted Marysville resident, April Todd.  April eagerly agreed to facilitate the program.  Her dedication led to serving lunches to hungry children five days a week at two locations. Thanks, Fr. Jim, April, and all the volunteers who spent countless hours helping others in need!    

How can I help?
Our Greatest Need Right Now

Did you know that children with insufficient diets are reported to have more problems with health, academic learning and psychosocial behavior?* 

As the school year begins, we once again notice a disturbing trend in the shortage of certain staple foods.
We are in need of the following items to help stock our food pantry shelves: 
Pasta --all types including whole wheat, Pasta Sauce,  Tuna , Canned Fruit,  Peanut Butter and Jelly , Rice and Oatmeal
Donations are tax deductible and can be dropped off at any of our EAC locations .

* Chen, Grace. (October, 2012) How Diet and Nutrition Impact a Child's Learning Ability [web log post] retrieved from: http://www.publicschoolreview.com
9720 W. 87th St | Overland Park, KS 66212 | 913.433.2100

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