Catholic Charities to open Santa Rosa shelter for at-risk youth after securing ‘longshot’ federal funding

Published on November 26, 2025

Catholic Charities says the planned shelter fills a critical need after the closure of Social Advocates for Youth. When it opens it’ll be the only youth shelter of its kind across a wide swat In the nearly two years since...

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Local energy company, Catholic Charities team up to help pay customers' gas bills

November 26, 2025
Temperatures drop this time of the year, but bills increase as we try to heat our homes. It can be hard to cover the rising cost, which is why two organizations are teaming up to help.Atmos Energy is partnering with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas to help those in need of assistance with their natural gas bills. The energy company donated around $80,000 to Catholic Charities this year.

Christmas Bureau couple: volunteering together is part of the fun

December 2, 2025
Lenny and Joe Kostelecky have been volunteering at the Christmas Bureau together for the past 12 years, making the event an important part of their holiday celebration.The Christmas Bureau, now in its 79th year, is a joint effort by Catholic Charities, Volunteers of America and The Spokesman-Review to provide a grocery store voucher to families in need, along with a book and a toy for each child.