AFL-CIO ‘Diaper Depot’ provides supplies to local families
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.
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Law change helps social work students serve communities faster
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.
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MidCity Excellence launches new ‘Youth City’ program to inspire next generation of journalists
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.
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Second Harvest takes part in Hunger Action Month
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.
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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.
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Operation Christmas Child packs shoeboxes of school supplies for families in need
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.
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Noyes Home to hold fundraising banquet
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. News-Press (NOW) — The Noyes Home for Children is holding a fundraising banquet to support its mission.
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Backpacks to be distributed at Salvation Army
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Backpacks for students will be distributed on Thursday at the Salvation Army center.
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St. Joseph program is building homes and futures
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.
Continue ReadingYWCA St. Joseph collecting school supplies to support shelter kids
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.
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Pizza Shoppe hosts fundraiser for local family devastation
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW)– One local restaurant is providing assistance for a family who experienced devastation last month.
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Salvation Army holding backpack stuffing for back to school preparation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the school year approaches, local organizations are helping stuff backpacks for students of all grades.
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Lunch and Learn event helps caregivers with burnout
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.
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United Way to kick off Annual Campaign with breakfast
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The community is invited to kick off United Way’s annual Campaign during a breakfast event.
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Habitat for Humanity holds ribbon cutting, blessing for new house
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.
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More volunteers needed for Soles for Christ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An anticipated annual event that provides kids with new shoes is in need of more volunteers.
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Salvation Amy provides back-to-school dates
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.
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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.
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Soles for Christ: Providing new shoes and new confidence for local students
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.
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Sertoma Club awards $1000 to Noyes Home, Second Harvest and Scouting America
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.
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International organization working to send vital supplies to Texas flood victims
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.
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Grace House prepares for ‘Back 2 School’ event
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.
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Community Missions 24-hour shelter goes beyond just providing a place to stay
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.
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St. Joseph family starting over after apartment fire
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.
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New Milk Depot opens at Andrew County Health Department in Savannah
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.
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Structure fire forces evacuations at St. Joseph apartment complex
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.
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Soles for Christ shoe program accepting donations, volunteers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Soles for Christ has announced it is accepting donations for its annual distribution.
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United Way calling for volunteers to assemble meal kits
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.
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United Way partnering with Mosaic Life Care for ‘STUFF THE BUS’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — To provide local students with school supplies, United Way of Greater St. Joseph and Mosaic Life Care are partnering for the 17th Annual “STUFF THE BUS” school supplies drive.
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‘Skate for a Cause’ fundraiser to support Noyes Home for Children
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Bode Ice Arena is helping the Noyes Home for Children raise funds for its after-school and field trip programs.
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