Empty Bowls event supports hunger relief
A soup lunch event is helping make sure the bowls of those in need are filled in Northwest Missouri.
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United Way brings way discussion panel “Taste of United Way”
Kylee Strough, president of United Way, expressed her excitement of bringing back the discussion panel, “Taste of United Way.”
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Women of Junior League aim to fill community needs
Samijo Mitchell, right, the president of the Junior League of St. Joseph, said the group offers women the opportunity to lead, volunteer and find the people they most resonate with.
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Friendly wagers benefit Catholic Charities in Super Bowl cities
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Among the many wagers that will be made about the outcome of the Super Bowl, a local non-profit’s friendly wager ensures a “win-win” for the organization. Catholic Charities of Kansas City/St. Joseph has officially made a friendly wager with Catholic Social Services of Greater Philadelphia for Super Bowl 59.
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UCP hosts 39th annual Chili Cookoff
The annual chili cookoff offers more than just a chance to show off chili cooking skills, but also the opportunity to support a nonprofit.
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United Way seeks volunteers for annual allocations process
The United Way of Greater St. Joseph is recruiting community members to help evaluate its partner agencies and decide how it invests campaign funds.
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Tiny home development services to begin in the spring
The city of St. Joseph and Community Action Partnership are addressing the rising homeless population with the addition of a tiny home village located at 2101 S. Eighth St.
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Chili Challenge raises $130,000
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A weekend chili competition is paying off for one local agency. UCP’s Heart of America Chili Challenge, which was held on Sunday, raised $130,000. Agency leaders said the annual event is UCP’s only fundraiser and the money raised supports services for local children and adults with disabilities. Winners were announced
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Pershing does 100 acts of kindness for community
Pershing students learned empathy and compassion for others when they helped serve food at the Open Door Food Kitchen.
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Mobile clinic offers free breast & cervical cancer screenings
Heart to Heart International provided two disaster response vehicles for free breast and cervical cancer screenings.
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United Cerebral Palsy Chili Cook-Off set for Sunday
With temperatures warming up, there’s still a chance to get your chili fix while also helping local people with special needs this weekend. United Cerebral Palsy will have its 39th Anniversary Chili Cook-Off Sunday, March 2, at the Civic Arena, Fourth and Felix streets. The event is a major fundraiser for the agency, and all
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Stuber Health offering breast and cervical cancer screenings
Latha Varghese, Executive Director of the Stuber Health Center, said early detection is key when it comes to breast and cervical cancers.
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Second Harvest helps feed families during arctic blast
Second Harvest is there to support families struggling to afford staying warm and staying fed.
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Community Missions cold weather shelter open 24 hours until Thursday
Community Missions at 700 Olive St. is keeping its cold weather shelter open 24 hours through Thursday to keep its visitors safe from the inclement weather.
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Snow disruptions can present complications for parents, guardians
School supplies are shown stacked on a shelf at the InterServ Southside Afterschool Center in 2024 in St. Joseph.
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Catholic Charities raffling off a Super Bowl trip for two
Those who didn’t purchase tickets to the Super Bowl still have a chance to go, thanks to a raffle by Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph. A $100 donation on the Catholic Charities website qualifies donors for a prize package to New Orleans for the game. The package includes Super Bowl tickets and roundtrip airline
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Rescinded funding freeze still raises concerns for non-profits
While the initial threat of a funding freeze for nonprofits receiving federal aid has been rescinded, social service agencies in St. Joseph are keeping a cautious eye on the situation. Local nonprofit leaders told News-Press NOW most people do not realize the important gap that federal funds fill alongside the generosity of individuals and businesses.
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Agency focusing on teaching needed life skills
Pivotal Point patrons watch as Open Door Food Kitchen Executive Director Katie Burris teaches them how to cook a homemade meal.
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Event aims to help fathers and daughters have fun together
A local business is offering a fun opportunity for fathers and daughters to connect.
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Local social services face “dire” hiring difficulties
Non-profit organizations in St. Joseph have struggled to find new staff for months with little to no luck. These organizations now worry about the future of their services.
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Modern home materials drive faster fire response times
Fire department response times have gotten faster, largely due to the kinds of materials used in home construction and home appliances. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, many of today’s structures can develop from a small flame to a large fire in three to five minutes. Jamey McVicker, St. Joseph Fire Department assistant chief, said
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Efforts continuing to bring grocery store to Downtown ‘food desert’
Members of Restoration Church are moving closer to making the dream of a nonprofit grocery store for Downtown St. Joseph a reality. The church recently hosted an informational gathering with guest speaker James Harris, CEO of Harvest Community Charities, an organization that helps supply fresh products to nonprofit grocery stores. Church members have been trying to
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Northwest Health Services brings ‘mobile outreach’ to Downtown
A local health care provider held its first mobile outreach event on Monday. Northwest Health Services provided free health care services, Medicaid enrollment, hygiene items, sack lunches, warm beverages and more to St. Joseph’s homeless community at the Salvation Army. Jessie Leaverton, a community member who participated in the event, said it’s a huge help to
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YWCA seeks nominations for Women of Excellence 2025
The YWCA of St. Joseph is seeking nominations for its 24th Annual Women of Excellence Awards. Nominations for the 2025 Awards will be accepted until March 21 and can be emailed to WOE@ywcasj.org or dropped off at the YWCA at 304 N. Eighth St. The YWCA will accept nominations that are mailed to the office,
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Local agencies offer reproductive health, pregnancy support for free
Missourians have reproductive health options with free clinic
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Count of homeless in St. Joseph helping to pinpoint strategies
A homeless individual sleeps outside in this 2021 photo at Third and Edmond streets in Downtown St. Joseph.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters St. Joseph to host Empower Auction
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph will soon have tickets available for its annual Empower Auction. The event celebrates individuals who have been chosen as Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Empower Honorees — who then raise funds for the organization through sponsorships, fundraising with their peers, a silent auction and a live auction package.
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Community Missions seeks donations before arctic blast
The shelter is requesting winter gear, like coats and gloves, as well as cleaning supplies and dinnerware to be donated in preparation for the weekend’s freezing temperatures.
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Noyes Home awards Kindness in St. Joseph
Lindbergh Elementary School’s cafeteria was filled with excited students, teachers and staff thrilled to be nominated as St. Joseph’s Kindest School.
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Thrift store closing sale starts Tuesday
The clearance sale at AFL-CIO Community Services’ Fab-U-Less Finds thrift store begins on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Everything in the store at 1203 N. Sixth St. is 50% off unless otherwise marked. The store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. A closing date has not been set but will depend
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