Leadership breakfast for young men set for Saturday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — MidCity Excellence will host its 7th annual M.O.V.E. Leadership Breakfast on Saturday, April 26.
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Community Missions starts cooking classes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community Missions will start a weekly cooking class Wednesday, April 30, to teach its residents new recipes, cooking tips and the value of a home-cooked meal. The non-profit provides shelter and transitional housing to St. Joseph’s chronically homeless population. As part of its program, Community Missions regularly teaches its
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Animal shelter volunteer group receives $25,000 grant
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A social services organization is giving volunteers at the local animal shelter a boost, as shelter staff continue to prepare for a move to a new home. A social services organization is giving volunteers at the local animal shelter a boost as shelter staff continue to prepare for a move to
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United Way Team Player nominations open
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Nominations are now open for the 2025 Team Player Award from United Way of Greater St. Joseph, in partnership with the St. Joseph Mustangs. The award was created to celebrate and spotlight the powers of volunteerism and recognizes individuals or groups who selflessly support non-profit organizations throughout the St.
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United Way offers April conscious discipline session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way Success by 6 is offering parents, guardians, caregivers and childcare monthly sessions on conscious discipline. The next session on the series will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 in the Wyatt Park Christian Fellowship Church Fellowship Hall, located at 2623 Mitchell
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Progressive Community Services hosts ‘MO ABLE’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Progressive Community Services hosted The Missouri State Treasurers office and Missouri ABLE on Thursday for an informational session on MO ABLE accounts. MO ABLE is a savings program that aims to help people with disabilities with financial independence and security. “We need to make sure that everybody can live
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Non-profits make their pitch for United Way funding
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Although it’s early in 2025, seventeen United Way partner agencies are making presentations to United Way for 2026 funding.Each year, volunteers assist the United Way Board and Investment Council in determining how United Way of Greater St. Joseph funds will be distributed. Community volunteer Donna Zion, of North American
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Big Brothers Big Sisters benefit golf event is May 12
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A golf tournament coming up in May aims to help support kids in need of mentorship. The Big Swing Golf Tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph is set to take place on Monday, May 12, at Moila Golf Course. A shotgun start is set for 8 a.m. The
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Donation honors 111 years of Sertoma Club service in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of St. Joseph’s longest-serving organizations was honored for more than a century of community service by the group’s international board of directors. Members of the St. Joseph Sertoma Club were recognized with a $5,000 donation as part of a special ceremony at San Jose Steakhouse on Tuesday. Sertoma
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Youth Alliance hosting Children’s Fair
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Youth Alliance’s annual Children’s Fair is taking place on Tuesday at the St. Joseph Civic Arena to help kids develop a love for reading. The event included entertainment, interactive stations, book-themed activities and more. The morning session started at 9 a.m. with an evening session beginning at 5:30
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Local organizations work to help with costs of pets care
By scanning the QR code, pet owners can apply for financial assistance to spay and neuter their dogs or cats.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Autism resources will be the focus of an upcoming Taste of United Way session. The free program, “Understanding Autism and Opportunities for Support,” is set for Tuesday, April 22, at the United Way, 118 S. Fifth St. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. with coffee and a light breakfast and
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Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides local assistance to those in need
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Those who find themselves in need of legal advice or representation in St. Joseph have a free resource to advocate for them.Legal Aid of Western Missouri has offices throughout the area, including one in Downtown St. Joseph. Managing Attorney Will Kariker said the office’s four attorneys handle many family
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Food drive helps stock school pantries
Second Harvest asked St. Joseph residents to donate nonperishables, vegetables, canned goods and more Thursday’s Fill the Van food drive.
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Stuber Health thanks Life Changers with luncheon
Thursday’s LifeChangers luncheon served as a way for the Social Welfare Board to thank the community as well as encourage further assistance through donations and volunteering.
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Housing Authority clearing land for low-income housing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The planned demolition of a mobile home park will clear the way for low-income and fair market housing. St. Joseph Housing Authority staff are seeking funding to demolish a mobile home park across from the organization’s office at 2902 S 36th St. “Our goal is not only to
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April brings attention to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAM), calling attention to sexual violence.
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KINDNESS Saint Joseph raises money and spirits
The first annual KINDNESS Saint Joseph is the Noyes Home for Children’s newest initiative. The event honors those who spread kindness throughout the community.
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KINDNESS Saint Joseph kicks off Saturday
The KINDNESS Saint Joseph event is meant to foster and encourage kindness in the community.
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Community Missions 24-hour shelter opening soon
Community Missions at 700 Olive St. recently announced the upcoming opening of its 24-hour shelter that has been in the works for months.
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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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