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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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAM), calling attention to sexual violence.
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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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The KINDNESS Saint Joseph event is meant to foster and encourage kindness in the community.
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Community Missions at 700 Olive St. recently announced the upcoming opening of its 24-hour shelter that has been in the works for months. Â
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A soup lunch event is helping make sure the bowls of those in need are filled in Northwest Missouri.
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Kylee Strough, president of United Way, expressed her excitement of bringing back the discussion panel, “Taste of United Way.”
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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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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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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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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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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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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 students learned empathy and compassion for others when they helped serve food at the Open Door Food Kitchen.
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Heart to Heart International provided two disaster response vehicles for free breast and cervical cancer screenings.
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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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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 is there to support families struggling to afford staying warm and staying fed.
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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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School supplies are shown stacked on a shelf at the InterServ Southside Afterschool Center in 2024 in St. Joseph.
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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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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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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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A local business is offering a fun opportunity for fathers and daughters to connect.
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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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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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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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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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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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Missourians have reproductive health options with free clinic
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