Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas has the chance to receive FREE diapers for the families we serve, and we need your help! 💛 Take a quick moment to go online and pick Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas as your preferred pregnancy resource agency! 👉 vist.ly/55enw

📆 Calendar Reminder All Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas locations will be closed today for Memorial Day. We will resume regular office hours on tomorrow.

Wildfires have once again impacted families and producers across Southwest Kansas, causing devastating losses to property, livestock, grazing, and feedstock. Assistance may be available through the USDA Farm Service Agency. Find local help ➡️ vist.ly/556t7

📆 Calendar Update All Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas locations will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday. Please enjoy a safe holiday weekend.

Many hardworking families qualify for SNAP. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, it’s worth checking. Everyone deserves access to healthy food and basic nutrition. Contact your local Catholic Charities office for more information.

Congratulations to Director of Family Services, Marci Smith! Marci was recently recognized for her service and dedication to the Haitian community in Garden City. Marci has made a meaningful impact in the lives of many individuals and families in our community.

Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas has the chance to receive FREE diapers for the families we serve, and we need your help! 💛 Take a quick moment to go online and pick Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas as your preferred pregnancy resource agency! 👉 vist.ly/54qc4

Low-income and elderly local households can apply to receive container garden buckets and plants to grow fresh produce right at home this summer. Applications are due June 1. The first 100 applicants are guaranteed. Thank you to Central Kansas Partnership and Barton County COPE.

☀️ SUN Bucks: Summer Grocery Help for Families When school is out, families can face extra food costs. SUN Bucks helps eligible families buy groceries for their children during the summer months. Families can receive $120 per eligible child. 📞 Contact the CCSWKS office closest to you for help.

We recently celebrated the graduates of our Job Readiness Workshop! 🎉 Over the course of this 8-class series, participants explored topics including navigating employment in the U.S., understanding workplace rights, and building job search and hiring skills.

Housing challenges in rural communities often look different than people expect. Homelessness and housing instability may look like: 🏠 Couch surfing 🚗 Long commutes 📦 Frequent moves 💡 Choosing between utilities, rent, or groceries 🏘 Limited affordable housing

Hope starts locally. 💙 More information and to sign up 👉 catholiccharitiesswks.org/volunteers -- La esperanza comienza en nuestra comunidad. 💙 Más información y para inscribirse 👉 catholiccharitiesswks.org/volunteers

Kansas renters and landlords — YOUR VOICE MATTERS! The Kansas Housing Advocacy Network (KHAN) is conducting a statewide survey to better understand the challenges and realities people are facing in Kansas housing communities. Take the survey here: vist.ly/53txt

Happy Mother’s Day. 💐 Today we celebrate mothers in all the ways that love shows up. We celebrate the moms raising children, the women who have loved and lost, and those who are still hoping and praying for a child. Motherhood is filled with strength, love, and hope in every form it takes.

Today, we honor Birth Mother’s Day. A day set aside to recognize the strength, love, and courage of birth mothers. Placing a child for adoption is never easy. It is a decision rooted in deep love and selflessness. We see you, we honor you, and we thank you.

☀️ SUN Bucks: Summer Grocery Help for Families When school is out, families can face extra food costs. SUN Bucks helps eligible families buy groceries for their children during the summer months. Families can receive $120 per eligible child. 📞 Contact the CCSWKS office closest to you for help.

Our e-newsletter is back! 📬 Follow along with stories of impact, upcoming events, and ways to support our mission. Didn’t see it in your inbox? Sign up here: catholiccharitiesswks.org/home/enewsletter

Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas has the chance to receive FREE diapers for the families we serve, and we need your help! 💛 Take a quick moment to go online and pick Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas as your preferred pregnancy resource agency! 👉 vist.ly/42tv4

We are deeply grateful to receive two Community Health Improvement Grants from CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic health systems dedicated to advancing health equity and strengthening communities. 💙 🔗 Read more: vist.ly/42qs6

Scammers are increasingly targeting immigrant communities—often posing as legal providers or trusted organizations. This isn’t just happening in Southwest Kansas—it’s a growing issue across the country. Read more: vist.ly/42km5

Join our Citizenship Preparation Classes in Dodge City or Liberal, every Wednesday at 4 PM. 📍Dodge City: 804 N. 2nd Ave. 📍Liberal: 103 E 11 St, Suite 2 📞 Call to learn more or sign up! Dodge City: 620-227-1584 Liberal: 620-309-4490

Last week, a few members of our team joined partners from across the state at the Kansas Summit on Homelessness and Housing in Manhattan. This annual gathering focuses on collaboration, learning, and advancing solutions to homelessness across Kansas.

Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas has the chance to receive FREE diapers for the families we serve, and we need your help! 💛 Take a quick moment to go online and pick Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas as your preferred pregnancy resource agency! 👉 vist.ly/4ztdi

💛 Clínica legal gratuita de 2 días en Liberal 📅 12 de mayo: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 📅 13 de mayo: 2 – 6 p.m. 📞 Llame al 620-309-4490 para más información ___ 💛 2-Day Free Legal Clinic in Liberal 📅 May 12: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 📅 May 13: 2 – 6 p.m. 📞 Call 620-309-4490 for more information

One year ago, it all started with a simple garage sale—an idea created to help us continue meeting the needs of our communities. Today, that effort has grown into something so much bigger. We are incredibly grateful for everyone who donated, shopped, and supported us from the very beginning.

“Infertility is a hard journey… it’s full of waiting, uncertainty, and heartache.” During National Infertility Awareness Week, we’re reminded of stories like Casey and Michael’s—and recognize the many others walking this road. Read their full story: https://bit.ly/4ttlRBm

Each Lent, Mrs. Wedel’s 2nd grade class at St. Dominic Catholic School in Garden City takes on a special giving project—and this year, Catholic Charities was chosen as their recipient. Thank you for making a difference! 💜

Taking care of your mental health matters—and support is closer than you may think. 💙 Through teletherapy at Catholic Charities, you can connect with a licensed behavioral health professional from the comfort and privacy of your own home. 📞 Call 620-227-1590

Today, and everyday, we celebrate our volunteers! These incredible people give their time, talents, and hearts to serve others. 💙 Your kindness makes a lasting impact in our communities, and we are so grateful for each of you. Thank you for being the heart of our mission. #VolunteerAppreciation

Saturday, April 18 at the Stewardship Conference our Immigration Legal Team will be on-site offering free, confidential consultations for anyone with immigration questions or legal needs—no appointment required. 3231 N 14th Ave Dodge City, KS Conference registration ➡️ vist.ly/4ykh5

☀️ SUN Bucks: Summer Grocery Help for Families When school is out, families can face extra food costs. SUN Bucks helps eligible families buy groceries for their children during the summer months. Families can receive $120 per eligible child. 📞 Contact the CCSWKS office closest to you for help.

💙 Wear Blue Day 💙 Today, staff across our agency locations came together to wear blue in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Together, we’re raising awareness and standing up for strong families, safe children, and a brighter future for our communities.

💙 Join us for Wear Blue Day 💙 Join us Friday, April 10 as we stand together in support of child abuse prevention. Together, we can make a difference. #WearBlueDay #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #CAPMonth #TogetherWeCan

1 in 6 couples experience infertility. And many walk this journey quietly. April is National Infertility Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, share support, and break the silence. If this is part of your story, you are not alone. 🤍

The City of Dodge City is offering 15 scholarships of $400 to help cover naturalization costs. Recipients will also receive free citizenship classes through Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas. Apply today!

💙 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙 This month, we join agencies and communities across the country to raise awareness and take action. This year’s message reminds us that we are Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention—because when families have the support they need, children thrive.

From the cross to the empty tomb — hope is alive. Wishing you and your family a blessed and joyful Easter. ✝️

Today we enter into the most sacred days of the season. From the Last Supper to the cross, we remember the depth of love, service, and sacrifice. We pause. We reflect. We give thanks. ✝️

In observance of the Easter season, all Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas locations will be closed beginning today, April 2 at Noon through Monday, April 6. Our regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 7. We wish you and your loved ones a blessed and peaceful Easter. 🌿

April is Fair Housing Month 🏡 The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation are offering FREE Virtual Fair Housing Trainings for property management professionals. ➡️ kshousingcorp.org 📅 April 7 | 9 AM – 12 PM 📅 April 28 | 1 PM – 4 PM

✝️ Holiday Closure Notice In observance of the Easter season, all Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas locations will be closed: Holy Thursday (Noon-5 PM) Good Friday Easter Monday As we reflect on this sacred time, we wish you and your loved ones a blessed and peaceful Easter. 🌿

Last week, a few members of our team attended the Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence (AIDE), an annual training hosted by @CatholicCharitiesUSA. This conference equips Catholic Charities staff and partners with the tools to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

The deadline to apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is March 31. Applications for LIEAP must be received by DCF by 5 p.m. on March 31, 2026. Please share this post to help ensure families in our communities don’t miss this opportunity for assistance.

Courage. Resilience. Hope. These are their stories. 💛 📅 Tuesday, March 24 ⏰ 11:30 a.m. 📍 Finnup Center 312 E Finnup Dr., Garden City, KS Come listen. Learn. Stand with our neighbors. 💛

Great day in Dodge City with staff from across the agency! Our All-Agency Meeting focused on disaster preparedness and how we step in to support communities when disaster strikes. 💙🌪️⛈️

All Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas locations will be closed today, Friday, March 13, for an all-agency staff meeting. Services will resume, Monday, March 16.

All Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas locations will be closed Friday, March 13 for an all-agency staff meeting. Services will resume, Monday, March 16.

💰 Free Tax Filing Help is Available in Southwest Kansas Through MyFreeTaxes by United Way, eligible individuals can file their taxes at no cost: ✔️ Self-file for free if your household income is under $89,000 ✔️ Get assistance with filing if your income is under $69,000 🔗 MyFreeTaxes.com

⏰ Reminder: LIEAP Applications Are Due Soon The deadline to apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is March 31. 📞 Contact the CCSWKS office closest to you for help. Please share to help make sure families in our communities don’t miss this important deadline.

☀️ SUN Bucks: Summer Grocery Help for Families When school is out, families can face extra food costs. SUN Bucks helps eligible families buy groceries for their children during the summer months. Families can receive $120 per eligible child. 📞 Contact the CCSWKS office closest to you for help.