Social Services Archives

United Way provides list of warming centers amid fall weather cool down

October 29, 2025 4:45 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph has released a list of warming centers and emergency warming centers in the community.

Missouri says WIC program will continue in November despite shutdown

October 29, 2025 12:58 pm NPG Content Share

Special benefits for low-income mothers are safe for now, despite the ongoing federal shutdown, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced Wednesday.

United Way hosts first meal kit volunteer session

October 29, 2025 11:54 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With SNAP suspensions potentially coming into play at the beginning of November, United Way kicked off its first Caring Connection volunteer session.

Pregnancy Resource Center receives supply of baby food

October 28, 2025 4:49 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Pregnancy Resource Center announced it has received a supply of baby food from the Convoy of Hope.

Pivotal Point Thrift Shoppe to host Trunk-or-Treat

October 28, 2025 4:21 pm Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local non-profit is highlighting its thrift store while providing a fun event for kids in the St. Joseph community.

MoWest Social Work Program to host annual Walk for the Homeless

October 27, 2025 3:49 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s Social Work Program will host and sponsor an annual Downtown tradition to raise awareness for St. Joseph’s homeless population.

Food bank offers recommendation for potential suspension of SNAP benefits

October 27, 2025 3:00 pm Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — “The well has run dry,” according to the United States Department of Agriculture, when talking about food stamps.

Second Harvest’s 15th Annual Turkey Day Registration event scheduled

October 24, 2025 8:35 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual Second Harvest Thanksgiving tradition is coming to the community for its 15th year.

United Way holds volunteer sessions to help with possible suspension of SNAP benefits

October 24, 2025 4:21 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the government shutdown continues, SNAP benefits may be suspended in the coming weeks.

State conservation departments encourage hunters to donate venison

October 24, 2025 11:42 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri are encouraging deer hunters to donate venison to the Missouri Share the Harvest program.

Elder abuse and neglect a growing concern

October 26, 2025 9:45 am Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The growth in the senior adult population in the U.S. has seen a rise in instances of abuse and cases among the elderly.

United Way focuses on employment in PACE meeting

October 23, 2025 12:00 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph focused on employment opportunities during its monthly PACE meeting.

YWCA celebrates completion of new renovations

October 23, 2025 11:10 am Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of YWCA renovations.

Toys for Tots back for another year, helping children receive toys for Christmas

October 25, 2025 11:00 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots Program is giving back to Buchanan County.

Community Action Partnership now accepting winter LIHEAP applications

October 22, 2025 1:20 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph is now accepting applications for its Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Mid-Missourians fear losing SNAP benefits

Missourians fear losing SNAP benefits, as federal government shutdown continues

October 20, 2025 10:27 am NPG Content Share

Millions of Americans could lose access to essential food assistance in November as the federal shutdown drags on. That number includes more than 700,000 Missourians.

Applications open for AFL-CIO Adopt-a-Family program

October 16, 2025 3:51 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The AFL-CIO Community Services is preparing to launch one of its largest annual initiatives.

SJPD steps up to support domestic violence survivors

October 16, 2025 11:06 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the St. Joseph community comes together to honor survivors of domestic violence in October, local police are also playing a big part in that effort.

Community Action’s Head Start program awarded $1.18 million in funding

October 15, 2025 11:33 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Nutrition services will be updated at Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph (CAPSTJOE), thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Senior Services.

Continuum of Care in search for 2026 board members

October 14, 2025 12:00 pm Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Continuum of Care for Homeless Services (CoC) is calling for new 2026 general membership members and board members.

New nonprofit emphasizes dignity for those in need

October 12, 2025 10:46 am Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new nonprofit in St. Joseph is partnering with other local organizations to provide resources for those in need of support.

Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph to host free self-defense workshop

October 10, 2025 11:33 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph is preparing for its 11th annual T.A.K.E. Defense class this weekend.

Ombudsman program aims to bring awareness to Residents Rights Month

October 12, 2025 9:45 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The rights of residents are always important for those in living facilities.

Health Department program aims to help pregnant women quit tobacco

October 8, 2025 11:37 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Baby & Me Tobacco Free (BMTF) program provided by the St. Joseph Health Department aims to help future and postpartum mothers fight tobacco addiction.

‘Home is where the heart is’: organizations observe World Habitat Day

October 6, 2025 5:29 pm Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Oct. 6 marked the recognition of world habitat day, an observance highlighting the state of our towns and cities.

St. Joseph YWCA recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 6, 2025 10:56 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — First recognized as the “Day of Unity” in 1981, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is observed every October, with the goal of unifying efforts to end domestic violence and raise awareness.

Noyes Home to host 13th annual Block Party

October 3, 2025 11:17 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Noyes Home will host its 13th annual Block Party on Saturday, offering an afternoon of free activities for families.

Salvation Army to collect winter clothing donations

October 2, 2025 11:50 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Salvation Army of St. Joseph is now accepting donations of coats, hats, gloves, blakets and scarves to help families in need.

YWCA honors survivors for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 1, 2025 3:52 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The YWCA will honor victims and survivors of domestic violence during its annual “Hear my Voice” event to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Community Action’s LIHEAP Summer Crisis Intervention Program ending

September 30, 2025 10:37 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Anyone facing threats of disconnection from heating or cooling sources will need to act quickly.