Social Services Archives

Second Harvest kicks off first ‘Dine out for Hunger’ event

September 16, 2025 11:10 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Second Harvest is partnering with local restaurants to combat hunger during Hunger Action Month.

YWCA hosts annual Eliminate Racism Breakfast

September 12, 2025 1:05 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – On Friday morning, the YWCA hosted its 29th annual day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism Breakfast.

AFL-CIO ‘Diaper Depot’ provides supplies to local families

September 10, 2025 6:56 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The AFL-CIO’s is highlighting its Diaper Depot program to connect families in need with services, programs and resources.

Law change helps social work students serve communities faster

September 12, 2025 10:30 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University social work students are now one step closer to their careers, thanks to new legislation that opens the door for them to receive mentorship and sit for their licensing exam.

MidCity Excellence launches new ‘Youth City’ program to inspire next generation of journalists

September 10, 2025 11:58 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longstanding nonprofit in Midtown St. Joseph is taking its mission to new platforms by giving youth hands-on experience as multimedia journalists and content creators.

Second Harvest takes part in Hunger Action Month

September 9, 2025 11:11 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — September is known as National Hunger Action Month, and Second Harvest is working to bring awareness to the nationwide campaign.

Local organizations to host 29th Annual Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism

August 26, 2025 5:25 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The YWCA, in partnership with other local organizations, announced when it will present its 29th Annual Commitment to Eliminate Racism Breakfast.

Operation Christmas Child packs shoeboxes of school supplies for families in need

August 12, 2025 11:38 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the first day of school just around the corner, St. Joseph families are busy checking off their back-to-school shopping lists.

Noyes Home to hold fundraising banquet

August 9, 2025 11:30 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. News-Press (NOW) — The Noyes Home for Children is holding a fundraising banquet to support its mission.

Backpacks to be distributed at Salvation Army

August 7, 2025 11:48 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Backpacks for students will be distributed on Thursday at the Salvation Army center.

St. Joseph program is building homes and futures

August 6, 2025 4:52 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — Young adults with the YouthBuild program at Youth Alliance are continuing to work to turn a St. Joseph structure into a home.

YWCA St. Joseph collecting school supplies to support shelter kids

August 6, 2025 4:47 pm Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –The YWCA of St. Joseph is collecting school supplies through Thursday, Aug. 14 to help provide confidence and excitement to children staying in its shelter and heading to school.

Pizza Shoppe hosts fundraiser for local family devastation

August 5, 2025 3:56 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW)– One local restaurant is providing assistance for a family who experienced devastation last month.

Salvation Army holding backpack stuffing for back to school preparation

August 5, 2025 3:09 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the school year approaches, local organizations are helping stuff backpacks for students of all grades.

Lunch and Learn event helps caregivers with burnout

August 4, 2025 2:04 pm Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An upcoming free lunch and learn event at Benedictine Living Community in St. Joseph will help caregivers prevent burnout.

United Way to kick off Annual Campaign with breakfast

August 3, 2025 9:00 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The community is invited to kick off United Way’s annual Campaign during a breakfast event.

Habitat for Humanity holds ribbon cutting, blessing for new house

July 30, 2025 5:20 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity held a ribbon-cutting and house blessing on Wednesday on the corner of 1520 Moss St. for a local family.

More volunteers needed for Soles for Christ

July 26, 2025 10:00 am Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An anticipated annual event that provides kids with new shoes is in need of more volunteers.

Salvation Amy provides back-to-school dates

July 20, 2025 11:00 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the school year quickly approaches, The Salvation Army is gearing up for its annual back-to-school events.

United Way hosts addiction overview

July 17, 2025 1:35 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph held a session on Thursday, covering the basics of addiction and tips for working with individuals with a substance use disorder.

Soles for Christ: Providing new shoes and new confidence for local students

July 17, 2025 11:48 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — For more than two decades, the Soles for Christ program has helped thousands of children in Northwest Missouri start the school year on the right foot.

Sertoma Club awards $1000 to Noyes Home, Second Harvest and Scouting America

July 16, 2025 12:00 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of the longest-standing service clubs is spreading the wealth from a recent grant to support an array of non-profit and youth organizations.

International organization working to send vital supplies to Texas flood victims

July 13, 2025 12:00 pm Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After the intense impact of flash floods in Texas, one organization is working to gather supply kits and other Medicaid items to send their way to help those affected by the disaster.

Grace House prepares for ‘Back 2 School’ event

July 12, 2025 10:00 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Backpacks stuffed with school supplies for children K-12 will be available on Saturday, July 26 from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Community Missions 24-hour shelter goes beyond just providing a place to stay

July 3, 2025 3:47 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The official launch of “My Brothers House”, Community Missions’ 24-hour shelter service, provides more than a place of rest for St. Joseph’s homeless community.

St. Joseph family starting over after apartment fire

July 10, 2025 4:53 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two days after moving into their apartment at The Meadows, a St. Joseph family is starting from scratch following a fire that left them with nothing.

New Milk Depot opens at Andrew County Health Department in Savannah

July 9, 2025 1:34 pm Rebecca Evans

SAVANNAH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new Milk Depot has officially opened at the Andrew County Health Department in Savannah, Missouri, expanding access for approved breast milk donors in the region.

Structure fire forces evacuations at St. Joseph apartment complex

July 8, 2025 4:58 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Tenants are navigating the aftermath after being displaced by a structure fire at the Meadows Apartments, located off South Leonard Road and Pickett.

Soles for Christ shoe program accepting donations, volunteers

July 4, 2025 10:30 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Soles for Christ has announced it is accepting donations for its annual distribution.

United Way calling for volunteers to assemble meal kits

July 5, 2025 10:30 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph is looking for volunteers to help assemble meal kits for households in need.