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IMPORTANT ALERTS

Updated Nov. 11, 2020

Catholic Charities continues to take precautions

Catholic Charities remains available to serve the hungry, homeless, lonely and abused in our community, and is committed to doing so in a safe manner.

With the number of positive COVID cases on the rise in Sedgwick County, we continue to ask staff, clients and volunteers to wear masks in the public areas of our buildings as mandated. We remain dedicated to following the guidelines provided by the CDC for sanitizing services in our facilities, washing of hands and social distancing.

The health of our clients, staff, volunteers and community is paramount

1. Our Daily Bread Food Pantry

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry is a drive thru pantry. Clients will receive a pre-packed bag or box of food items based on the size of their household and check-in is streamlined. Please bring a photo ID. Click HERE for hours.

2. Harbor House Hotline Remains Open

Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter Hotline remains open and staffed 24/7 for those who feel worried by a relationship or have concerns for friends or family. Outreach services are currently being provided via telephone. Please call 316-263-6000

3. Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Catholic Charities’ Supportive Services for Veteran Families has received additional grant dollars from the Department of Veterans Affairs as part of the CARES Act. This will allow us to help even more homeless or near homeless veterans and their families throughout a 25-county area of south central and southeast Kansas. To learn more, call (316) 202-0637.

4. Cana Counseling

Cana Counseling offers in-person therapy sessions in addition to virtual telehealth appointments. Social distancing is maintained during in-person appointments for the health and safety of clients and therapists; masks should be worn if social distancing is impossible. Telehealth appointments are encouraged. If you have questions or would like to schedule a session, please call (316) 263-6941.

5. Adult Day Services

Adult Day Services has had its COVID-19 Safe Start Transition Plan approved by the Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization. For questions and more information call Dana at (316) 942-2008.

6. Immigration Services

Immigration Services is accepting in-person appointments. Clients and staff will be separated by a plexiglass barrier. Social distancing will be maintained during appointment for the health and safety of clients and staff; masks should be worn if social distancing is impossible. All sessions remain by appointment only; no walk-ins. Please call if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment at (316) 264-0282.

7. Wishlist items

We are accepting in-kind donations of NEW items only and by appointment at our administration offices. To schedule an appointment to drop off new items, please call a development team member at 316-264-8344, ext. 1262. While the donation of new items is greatly appreciated, cash donations allow us the greatest flexibility to purchase the items we need most. Please click HERE for more details.

Top wishlist needs include:

  1. Personal hygiene products
  2. Feminine hygiene products
  3. Laundry detergent
  4. Cleaning supplies
  5. Bath towels
  6. Trash bags
  7. Sunscreen and bug spray

8. Volunteers

We are cautiously placing volunteers in our ministries.

All volunteers will be asked screening questions about symptoms and recent travel to areas with COVID-19 outbreaks. Masks will be required for all volunteers.

For those interested in volunteering, please submit an application online.

9. Other precautions:

  • Visits to St. Joseph Pastoral Center are by appointment only. Please call (316) 264-8344.
  • We ask all staff, clients and volunteers to wear masks in public areas of our buildings as mandated by Sedgwick County, and to continue social distancing practices.
  • Staff from SAFE Project will speak with clients via telephone or in-person depending on the availability of local DCF offices.
  • We will ask all clients, volunteers and staff screening questions regarding symptoms and recent travel to areas with COVID-19 outbreaks.
  • Immigration Services and Cana Counseling waiting room is limited to 5 visitors to ensure safety and social distancing practices.

10. Agency Cleanliness

We have asked all our staff and volunteers in all our ministries, to follow guidance from the CDC regarding frequent handwashing and cleansing of surfaces, and covering their coughs and sneezes. Clients, volunteers and employees who are sick are asked to remain at home. We are asking volunteers, clients and staff to wear masks when in public areas of our buildings and when unable to social distance.

It is now and always has been, Catholic Charities mission to provide long term recovery assistance in times of disaster. We are working closely with community partners to meet the growing demand for food distribution. In addition, we are planning for what actions we should take to help in the long-term recovery efforts within the 25 counties in the Diocese of Wichita.

 

You can help us provide assistance to those in need by donating to our Faithful Servant Fund.

 

We will continue to update the information on this page for clients, volunteers and donors.

Contact Us

We would like to hear from you! Call 316-264-8344 or Email us:

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St. Joseph Pastoral Center
437 North Topeka st.
Wichita. KS 67202-2431

(316) 264-8344

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Wichita is a 501(c)(3). All gifts are tax-deductible.

Need donation support?
316-264-8344 ext. 1262
giving@CatholicCharitiesWichita.org

Catholic Diocese of Wichita

Wichita Diocese

The Wichita Diocese covers 20,021 square miles and includes 25 counties in the southeast corner of the state. It is home to over 114,000 Catholics in 90 parishes.

Catholic Diocese of Wichita

Wichita Diocese

The Wichita Diocese covers 20,021 square miles and includes 25 counties in the southeast corner of the state. It is home to over 114,000 Catholics in 90 parishes.