Catholic Charities Wichita

New Catholic Charities Food Pantry location to open for service today

brittany — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:02:27 +0000

A new location for the Catholic Charities Food Pantry, at 2825 S. Hillside, will open for service today, February 1.

The pantry moved to the new location on South Hillside from a location behind the St. Anthony Family Shelter. Hours of operation for the pantry will now be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. – noon and the second and fourth Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. – noon.

The pantry is co-locating with The Lord’s Diner and Guadalupe Clinic, ministries of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. Executive Director, Cynthia Colbert, said that in time Catholic Charities will consider how to bring other services offered by the agency to the outreach area.

“With our mission of alleviating poverty and building strong families in the Diocese of Wichita these types of collaborations will allow for the development of a more holistic approach to serving families and children with basic needs,” Colbert said.

In its new location Catholic Charities Food Pantry will offer a Client-Choice model of service, allowing households to choose nutritious food menu items based on individual family-size, tastes and preferences.

The pantry is also in need of food donations, as well as volunteers. For more information, please call (316) 264-8344, extension 4101.

Catholic Charities Position Openings – February 1, 2012

brittany — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:52:01 +0000

February 1, 2012

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

If you are interested in applying to any of the positions listed below please visit our website at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org EOE.

Direct Care, CNA/CMA: FT – Adult Day Services is seeking energetic, client centered staff to support seniors and adults with disabilities in a day setting focused on recreational and community based programming. Daytime hours offered. A minimum of one year’s experience working with seniors and/or adults with disabilities required. CNA/CMA license required, and basic computer skills needed. Interested candidates should apply at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org. EEO.

Contract Clinical Therapist-Wichita

Catholic Charities, a faith-based organization, is seeking a licensed clinical therapist. Licensed clinician with advanced clinical skills preferred. If you are interested in joining the dynamic and mission driven team of Catholic Charities please visit our website at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org to apply. EEO

Contract Clinical Therapist-Newton

Resident Manager-SAFS (Internal Candidates Only) Catholic Charities, a faith-based organization, is seeking a Resident Manager. Under general direction from the Staff Supervisor of Anthony Family Shelter, oversees daily operations of shelter home and assists residents in their day-to-day requirements. Inform clients of shelter guidelines. If you are interested in joining the dynamic and mission driven team of Catholic Charities please visit our website at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org to apply. EEO

Food Pantry Coordinator (Half-Time- 20 hrs/week) Catholic Charities, a faith-based organization, is seeking a Food Pantry Coordinator. Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Food Pantry including distribution, ensures food pantry facility and grounds are organized and clean. Responsible for data collection, reporting, budgeting, purchasing, and stocking. If you are interested in joining the dynamic and mission driven team of Catholic Charities please visit our website at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org to apply. EEO

Together we serve to alleviate poverty – Cynthia N. Colbert

brittany — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:23:35 +0000

Together We Serve to Alleviate Poverty

For a little while longer, it is the beginning of a new year. We look ahead and make plans, set goals, and can begin anew as we leave the past year behind us. This time of year is also designated for Poverty Awareness. This is the time when we can reflect on the teachings of our Church regarding service to the least among us. The Bishops, in their pastoral letter, A Place at the Table, remind us that as Catholics we must come together with a common conviction that we can no longer tolerate the moral scandal of poverty in our land and so much hunger and deprivation in our world (A Place at the Table, pg. 1). Jesus shows us that we are to act with love and compassion, as in Matthew 25:40 Jesus identifies himself with the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the imprisoned, and the stranger, insisting that when we serve them we serve him (Mt 25:40).

As a Church family we do reach out to make a difference. Here are just a few outreach ministries that extend Christ’s healing ministry to the poor and vulnerable in our Diocese:

Agency	Mission	Phone Number	Website
Catholic Charities	Inspired by God’s love, Catholic Charities alleviates poverty and builds strong families in the Diocese of Wichita.	316-264-8344 Southeast Kansas Office 620-235-0633	www.CatholicCharitiesWichita.org
Center of Hope	Unexpected crises – an auto accident, loss of a job, health problems – all examples that daily bring clients to the door of Center of Hope. Through the compassionate service of staff and volunteers, clients receive a variety of services.	(316) 267-0222	www.centerofhopeinc.org
Dear Neighbor Ministries	Through Sisters of St. Joseph Dear Neighbor Ministries, the sisters, staff and volunteers work to transform the lives of poor, abused and neglected of our community. We provide transitional housing, support services, and direct assistance to help people master the skills to become self-sufficient.	(316) 684-5120	www.csjdearneighbor.org
Guadalupe Clinic	The mission of Guadalupe Clinic is to provide access to necessary health care for those in need, work for social justice in health care, and call upon the entire Church and other people of goodwill to join in these efforts”	316) 682-0588	www.CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org/guadalupe-clinic
Office of Respect Life and Social Justice	The Respect Life & Social Justice Office assists the bishop in proclaiming the dignity of human life—created in the Image of God—as the basis for the fundamental human right to life; and applying the Church’s social doctrine to local situations.	(316) 269-3935	www.respectlifesocialjustice.org
St. Vincent de Paul Councils	Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.	(316) 682-1415 or (316) 269-3935	www.svdpusa.org/Home.aspx
The Lord’s Diner	“To recognize Christ, to love one another, to share life, in the breaking of the bread.”	(316) 266-4966	www.thelordsdiner.org
Women’s Initiative Network (WIN)	Women’s Initiative Network is a nonprofit community partnership that provides survivors of abuse with educational and employment opportunities to foster healing and self-sufficiency.	(316) 262-3960	www.wichitawin.org

Of course there are other ways we serve the poor and vulnerable in our Diocese, as in parishes and individuals we reach out daily to fellow parishioners and local community members, responding to needs in informal and formal ways. We pray, volunteer and donate our time, talents and resources.

Now that the Together Vision has concluded the fundraising part of the campaign, we are still encouraged to implement the three pillars of the campaign – Together we gather, we learn, we serve. With the challenges of today’s economy, with the uncertainty of public funding for programs, we, as Catholics must remember that together, we are one human family, that we must see each other as “neighbor” and, as the Bishops teach us, that in solidarity we are called to care for our neighbors in need and to see all those who suffer as our brothers and sisters.

For more information on getting help or getting involved, visit the website or call one of the agencies or ministries listed above.

Catholic Charities Position Openings – January 23, 2012

brittany — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:19:18 +0000

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

If you are interested in applying to any of the positions listed below please visit our website at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org EOE.

Contract Clinical Therapist-Wichita

Contract Clinical Therapist-Newton

Catholic Charities receives United Way Holiday Match Challenge gift

brittany — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:43:54 +0000

Catholic Charities, Inc. has received a gift of over $184,000 from CoBank after it was announced the company was behind the United Way Holiday Match Challenge. Read more in The Wichita Eagle…

Catholic Charities Position Openings – January 3, 2012

brittany — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:56:03 +0000

If you are interested in applying to any of the positions listed below please visit our website at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org EOE.

Direct Care, CNA/CMA: FT – Adult Day Services is seeking energetic, client centered staff to support seniors and adults with disabilities in a day setting focused on recreational and community based programming. Day time hours offered. A minimum of one year experience working with seniors and/or adults with disabilities required. CNA/CMA license required, and basic computer skills needed. Interested candidates should apply at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org. EEO.

OARS Advocate – FT – Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Services is seeking an advocate to work in the OARS program at SRS. Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence and issues pertaining to the empowerment of women and children is preferred. Applicants must possess the ability to work with a variety of people. Applicants should have strong skills in assessment, advocacy, written and oral communication. A bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other related fields is required. Interested candidates should apply at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org. EEO.

Regional Coordinator-FT- Marriage for Keeps- Coordinates all services and activities of the regional service area including successful delivery of services by Family Support Specialists, Mfk Workshop Facilitators and Assistant for that region. Graduate degree in social work, social sciences, or marriage and family counseling preferred. Knowledge of marriage and family programs, and domestic violence required. Interested candidates should apply at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org.

Employment Specialist FT-is responsible for the coordination and identification of client strengths, resources, priorities, abilities and interest to seek and secure competitive employment. ES will be responsible for the development of a program, which offers employment opportunities for individuals participating in the Marriage for Keeps program. Special emphasis placed on providing individualized support to consumers based on their experience level, and building working relationships with employers. Interested candidates should apply at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org.

Weekend Advocate PT-Under general direction from the Shelter Supervisor of Harbor House, provides advocacy to clients who reside in the shelter home. Oversees nightly operations of shelter home and assists residents in their day-to-day requirements. Cleans public areas of the shelter and stocks supplies. Receives prospective clients and determines eligibility for service. Supports and advises clients in achieving goals to new lifestyle. Interested candidates should apply at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org. EEO.

Development Coordinator- FT- Under general supervision from the Chief Development Officer, coordinates agency donor and fundraising events. Manages the donor database and prepares comparative analysis of donor giving and event activities. Assists the Chief Development Officer in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support the work of the agency. Interested candidates should apply at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org. EEO.

Catholic Charities Position Openings – December 15, 2011

brittany — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:37:20 +0000

If you are interested in applying to any of the positions listed below please visit https://catholiccharitieswichita.ats.profilestm.com/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs_quick.cgi. EOE.

Direct Care, CNA/CMA: FT – Adult Day Services is seeking energetic, client centered staff to support seniors and adults with disabilities in a day setting focused on recreational and community based programming. Day time hours offered. A minimum of one year experience working with seniors and/or adults with disabilities required. CNA/CMA license required, and basic computer skills needed. Interested candidates should apply at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org. EEO.

Contract Clinical Therapist-Wichita

OARS Advocate – FT – 1st shift – Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Services is seeking an advocate to work in the OARS program at SRS. Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence and issues pertaining to the empowerment of women and children is preferred. Applicants must possess the ability to work with a variety of people. Applicants should have strong skills in assessment, advocacy, written and oral communication. A bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other related fields is required. Interested candidates should apply at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org. EEO.

Employment Specialist –FT is responsible for the coordination and identification of client strengths, resources, priorities, abilities and interest to seek and secure competitive employment. ES will be responsible for the development of a program, which offers employment opportunities for individuals participating in the Marriage for Keeps program. Special emphasis placed on providing individualized support to consumers based on their experience level, and building working relationships with employers. Interested candidates should apply at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org. EEO.

Weekend Advocate-PT-Under general direction from the Shelter Supervisor of Harbor House, provides advocacy to clients who reside in the shelter home. Oversees nightly operations of shelter home and assists residents in their day-to-day requirements. Cleans public areas of the shelter and stocks supplies. Interested candidates should apply at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org. EEO.

Catholic Charities Position Openings – December 1, 2011

brittany — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:39:31 +0000

If you are interested in applying to any of the positions listed below please visit our website at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org EOE.

Resident Manager: PRN- Catholic Charities family shelter is seeking a Resident Manager who is energetic and independent. Residential facility experience is required and a Human Services degree is preferred. If you are interested in joining the dynamic and mission driven team of Catholic Charities please visit our website at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org to apply. EEO

Contract Clinical Therapist-Wichita

Employment Specialist-Wichita

Catholic Charities, a faith-based organization, is seeking an Employment Specialist. The Employment Specialist is responsible for the coordination and identification of client strengths, resources, priorities, abilities and interest to seek and secure competitive employment. The Employment Specialist will be responsible for development of a program which offers employment opportunities for individuals participating in the Marriage for Keeps program. Special emphasis is placed on providing individualized support to consumers based on their experience level and building working relationships with employers. If you are interested in joining the dynamic and mission driven team of Catholic Charities please visit our website at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org to apply. EEO

Regional Coordinator-Wichita

Catholic Charities, a faith-based organization, is seeking a Regional Coordinator. Under general supervision of the Project Manager, coordinates all services and activities of the regional service area including successful delivery of services by Family Support Specialists, Family Recruitment Specialists, MfK Workshop Facilitators and Administrative Assistant for that region. Oversees program operations in region to assure fidelity to the MfK program model and serve as liaison to all contracted providers and partnering agencies and organizations. Manage dispersion of funds in region according to budget. If you are interested in joining the dynamic and mission driven team of Catholic Charities please visit our website at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org to apply. EEO

Stuff the Bus hits the road today

brittany — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:03:41 +0000

WICHITA, Kan. – B-98 FM’s Brett Harris will ride from stop to stop Tuesday, Nov. 29–
Saturday, Dec. 3, to gather items donated by the community for women and children served at
Catholic Charities Harbor House and the YWCA Women’s Crisis Center. Harris has dedicated 19
years to helping women and children fleeing abuse in the Wichita area. It is a cause near to his
heart and Stuff the Bus is the result. Harris joins co-sponsors and numerous local businesses
each year to collect supplies and items for local domestic violence shelters, resulting in
approximately half of the total items needed for the year at each Wichita shelter. Stuff the
Bus also runs in Hutchinson helping the shelter there.
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Join Harris as he travels the city on a bus with a mission. Stuff the Bus has become a symbol of
generosity within our community as the bus is stuffed with items to help women in crisis.
Throughout the year, many of the women in the shelter learn to ride buses to get to where
they need to go, but at Christmas, a Wichita Transit bus travels the city on their behalf
collecting items to help them. This year’s sponsors are B-98 FM and Wichita Transit.

Who can help “STUFF” the bus?
During this five day event, Harris will be stopping at local businesses, schools and churches.
Anyone who has gathered at the stops to “stuff” the bus with Christmas gifts and basic
necessities for the domestic violence shelters women and children are welcome to participate.
Anyone can help by donating items at participating stops.

Where and when will Stuff the Bus stop?
To see Harris and his crew, check out the schedule of bus stops for the location
nearest you:http://www.catholiccharitieswichita.org/index.php/events/stuff-the-bus/.
Some of the stops to take note of include: Wichita Festivals, Kennedy and Coe,
LLC, Museum of World Treasures and Dustee’s Fashion Accessories. Some of the Wichita
schools participating are Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, Holy Spirit Catholic School in
Goddard, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Cleveland Traditional Magnet School,
Wichita State University, Christ the King Catholic School, Church of the Magdalen Catholic
School and Friends University.

What is being collected for Stuff the Bus?
See the list of items for women, children and teens staying in the shelters:http://www.catholiccharitieswichita.org/index.php/events/stuff-the-bus/.

Who benefits?
Women and children fleeing domestic violence through Catholic Charities Harbor House and
the YWCA’s Women’s Crisis Center. The shelters provide a safe haven for hundreds each year
and serve thousands through extensive outreach services.

“No More” Campaign to end Domestic and Sexual Violence

brittany — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:53:53 +0000

A Call to Action – No More Domestic and Sexual Violence

This time of year, many of us will be gathered with friends and family to celebrate the holiday. We will enjoy food, fellowship and relaxation together as we think about the things for which we are thankful.

Yet, for many, this is not so. And for the family of Antonia Woods-Cratic, murdered by her husband in Wichita on November 12th, this holiday will never be the same. Antonia was Wichita’s 25th homicide victim of the year. What news stories didn’t capture is that she is the 10^th victim of domestic violence killed by her partner this year. Domestic violence deaths in 2011 are 40% of all homicides. Antonia’s death makes it almost one a month. And we, agencies dedicated to helping victims of domestic and sexual violence, stand together to say, “enough is enough.”

Violence is increasing in our community. Victims have faced escalated and more violent physical assaults. Wichita police responded to an increased number of domestic violence calls during the first 10 months of 2011. Sexual violence advocates have assisted 298 people at the hospital reporting sexual assault to date in 2011. This is a 2% increase from last year. The numbers reflected here are only the numbers of people reporting. We know that many acts of domestic and sexual violence go unreported.

As the executive directors of Catholic Charities Harbor House, YWCA Women’s Crisis Center, StepStone, and the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center, we are calling on the community to join us in a “No More” Campaign aimed at preventing domestic and sexual violence and increasing intervention support for victims.

What is needed to help stop the escalation of violence?

1. Hold public meetings on the issue
Talk about the issue openly to raise awareness that domestic and sexual violence affects every member of our community and work to identify solutions. The situation in our community demands better efforts to protect abuse victims and stop perpetrators before it’s too late.

2. Understand warning signs and learn what support services are available in your area. Call 211 or visit the websites listed below to find out what specialized support services are available. Attend a workshop or a training provided by our local domestic and sexual violence experts to learn more about how you can become a support person for a friend, family member, or coworker who has been a victim.

3. Increase funding for prevention and intervention services. Research indicates that when increased funding is provided to domestic and sexual violence services the general community is safer. Voice your support to local, state and federal officials for funding these essential services for women and other victims.

4. Stronger support for law enforcement and prosecution. More victim centered criminal justice systems encourage participation from victims and sends a vital message to offenders that the community will stand for this violence “No More”.

Join us in our “No More” Campaign. In the coming months we will be hosting community forums and working together to bring more awareness to this important community issues.

Women’s lives and our community are at risk. It is time that we say “No More!”.

Cynthia Colbert, Executive Director, Catholic Charities, Inc., http://www.catholiccharitieswichita.org/index.php/services/harbor-house/

Stacy Mann, Executive Director, YWCA, www.ywcaofwichita.org

Kit Lambertz, Executive Director, Stepstone, http://stepstoneks.org/

Kathy Williams, Executive Director, Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center, www.wichitasac.com