Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is in Need of a Delivery Truck.
Catholic Charities is seeking a 15ft box truck equipped with a lift. The truck will be used to haul donations, building materials, and other project supplies to and from the Distribution Center to client project sites across southern Missouri.
Immediately after the devastating F5 tornado hit Joplin on May 22, 2011, there was a tremendous outpouring of support from all over the country. It truly is inspiring to see so many come to the aid of others. The caring response has touched the hearts of many, including Maura Taylor, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, who said "I was reminded of 'the good Samaritan' who did not turn his face away from those in need."
Gabe Tischler, Disaster Coordinator for Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri was recently in Baton Rouge, LA for a disaster preparedness seminar. During the seminar, he explained how faith spurs action after the devastating F5 tornado struck Joplin, Missouri last May. To learn more about what he was talking about, please click on the link below to read an article written by Mark H. Hunter and published in the Advocate Newspaper, Baton Rouge, LA.
Progress Continues to be Made with
Home Repairs and Rebuilding Projects in Joplin
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri's Repair/Rebuild Office has become a leader in efforts to rebuild Joplin, Missouri. CCSM has established partnerships with other faith-based and non-profit organizations.
To date, more than 100 homes have been repaired and dozens more are now in progress with even more on a waiting list. Two homes were completely rebuilt and there are 9 houses currently under construction.
Catholic Charites of Southern Missouri was awarded a grant from the Joplin Recovery Fund that will pay for a full time Disaster Case Manager position in our Joplin office for one year. Click on the link below to read the complete story about this award.
Joplin Recovery Fund awards grant to Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri
Come Join the Fun!!!
Join us Wednesday, June 6th at 5:30 p.m. as we "Cycle for Change" in Joplin, Missouri. There will be lots to do and fun for the whole family....
Volunteers Assist Storm Survivors
Survivors of the Leap Day Storms in Stone and Taney counties were able to find help at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Parish Center Saturday, March 31, 2012, where hundreds of boxes of food and personal care items were distributed. Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, working in conjunction with Our Lady Cares and Feed The Children, were able to assist approximately 400 families. This effort would not have been possible without the help of dozens of volunteers from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and several energetic college students from Catholic Campus Ministries in Springfield, Missouri. Thank you to all who donated their time and talents to make this a successful event! You really made a difference in the lives of your neighbors. Thank you!
Please click on the link below, to read an article from the Branson Tri-Lakes News explaining the event in greater detail.
Catholic Charities of
continues to support tornado survivors
Feed The Children donates 400 boxes of food and personal care items
“We are very appreciative of the generous gift from Feed The Children,” said Maura Taylor, Executive Director, Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. “There are still many tornado survivors who lack basic necessities, our priority is to provide immediate assistance and begin the process of helping individuals and families with long-term recovery. We thank Feed the Children for assisting our efforts.”
De Smet Jesuit High School Students Help During Spring Break
While many high school students will be spending their Spring Break relaxing, 28 students from De Smet Jesuit High School will be hard at work. These students, working in conjunction with Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, are providing help to residents in need from Reynolds County. Their focus will be repairing homes damaged as a result of last year’s storms and flood.
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri Offers
Tips for Helping After a Disaster
Residents of Southern Missouri are once again dealing with the aftermath of violent “spring-like” storms. The latest round of storms occurred less than a year after the devastating tornado in Joplin, Missouri and the flooding/storm damage of south-central Missouri. These “leap day” storms and tornados have caused widespread damage. Rural areas were the hardest hit; damage was particularly extensive in and around the towns of Branson, Buffalo, Cassville, Kimberling City, Lebanon, and Puxico.
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