Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 43rd annual Snow Ball
Friends of St. Michael the Archangel, St. Ann and Nativity parishes gathered at events in November and December in support of the 43rd annual Snow Ball, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. Guests enjoyed listening to remarks from Ken Williams, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas; who shared the organization’s 2016 milestone successes and vision for the future. This year’s Snow Ball will be held on January 21st in its new location, the Overland Park Convention Center. Proceeds from the event help families with immediate survival needs including food, clothing and shelter as well as strengthening programs like financial education and employment services that result in long-term change.
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| Chris Dierks and Rob Jaeger |
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| Lynn Reardon and Maureen Bukaty |
Additional photos featured in the January 7, 2017 issue of The Independent
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