Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Inc

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Inc


CHARITY STORY
Rehousing a family in need
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Rehoused Family who received wrap around services to improve their living situation.

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ Rapid Rehousing program has had a profound impact on the lives of unhoused individuals and families. The program has provided a lifeline, helping them regain stability and rebuild their lives.

Our approach aims to provide short-term rental assistance and long-term case management to move those who are experiencing homelessness to permanent housing quickly. We also work closely with local agency partners–and landlords–to ensure that our clients have access to safe, affordable housing options.

“Because of this program, my life has completely changed. I remember when we first got the keys to our new apartment, feeling immense awe for simply having a roof over our heads. I have such gratitude now for this whole program that I can’t even put into words,” noted a client.

The program’s comprehensive support services are instrumental in helping our clients overcome the barriers that led to their homelessness in the first place, breaking the cycle of poverty and promoting economic self-sufficiency.

“The program not only provided my family with stable housing, it also helped me gain employment, readily access food and experience human connection with my case manager whom I spoke with weekly,” the client added.


CHARITY VIDEO
Experiencing Homelessness: Rapid Rehousing Transforms Lives
Transcript

(Catholic Charities Employee) As a case manager with Catholic Charities. One of my major roles is working with our Rapid Rehousing program. Rapid Rehousing is based on what is called, “housing first model.” Folks need to have housing stability first before they are able to really thrive in the rest of their life.

(Catholic Charities Client) Personally, it has given me a lot of hope and determination again, which I had not had in quite a few years, actually, you know. They told me and showed me that I could actually be worth something that I didn’t think I was worthy of being. All they wanted to do this entire time was help, and it just made me have a drive for life again. Honestly, it saved my life, because it was really, it was the hardest time of my life and I thought I was at my lowest of lows.

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Inc
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61595

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