Catholic Charities
Pittsburg Office
Serving 11 counties in Southeast Kansas
Helping hope find its way home
Homelessness and poverty are not just big-city issues. In rural areas, these challenges can be even greater with fewer resources for help, limited anonymity and a heavy stigma that’s hard to overcome.
We walk alongside vulnerable individuals and families in Southeast Kansas, helping them find stable housing to call home and the support they need to feel hopeful and resilient.
How We Help
A hub of resources for Southeast Kansans
Instead of isolating problems, we coordinate multiple types of support through referrals to community partners—such as housing assistance, education and community resources in a unified plan.
These “wraparound services” are tailored to the specific strengths, needs and goals of each client.
Case Management
Case management helps individuals and families identify root problems that led to their current situation, address daily needs and provide referrals to community resources. Our friendly case managers partner with clients to set short- and long-term goals, guiding them toward achievable steps and helping build the life choices needed to reach those goals.
Referrals to Community Partners
Supporting individuals experiencing homelessness often requires a team effort—it’s never the work of just one organization. When someone doesn’t meet our eligibility requirements, we collaborate with other local agencies to ensure they get the help they need.
We’re proud to partner with groups such as Wesley House, the Kansas Department for Children and Families, the Salvation Army, SEK-CAP, Smart Start and local churches, referring individuals to the organization best equipped to meet their unique needs.
Available services
Help is the first step to hope
We offer multiple services to help get people into stable housing as quickly as possible.
Our services are funded in part by federal grants, charitable contributions and the generosity of our community to help improve lives.
Homelessness Services
Finding and securing permanent housing for people facing homelessness is the first step to getting back on their feet.
Rapid Rehousing Program
Case management to assist persons who are homeless find stable housing.
Homelessness Prevention
Helping individuals and families avoid eviction through emergency rent and utility assistance, navigating community resources, and providing financial literacy.
SAFE Project
Safety planning, advocacy, financial literacy and employment services for survivors who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault.
A 24/7 domestic violence hotline, 1-800-766-3777, is available for information and support after business hours.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Support for low-income veterans and their families at risk or experiencing homelessness.
Get started today
Get help from Catholic Charities in Pittsburg
Call us to learn what assistance you may qualify for.
The Pittsburg office is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We’ll ask a few simple questions to understand your situation and determine how we can best help.
Donate
Support the work that’s helping your neighbors
Our work in helping people stay in their homes while guiding them toward goals that meet their daily needs is vital to those who walk through our doors each day. But it doesn’t happen without the faithful support of a caring community.
In rural areas, overcoming these barriers is even more challenging because the needs are so great. Fortunately, the generosity of our donors is greater. Because of your continued support, we can keep serving the most vulnerable in our community.
More about how your support helps
Charitable contributions help us cover operational costs not covered by grant funds and provide additional client assistance dollars that aid in homeless prevention and household stabilization through one-time assistance with rent or utilities.
All contributions made in support of Catholic Charities—Pittsburg Office stay in Southeast Kansas to help people living in our 11-county service area, including Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Crawford, Elk, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson counties.