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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ 51st Annual Snow Ball

Friends of Church of the Nativity, St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, St. Ann Catholic Church, and Church of the Ascension gathered at events during November and December to support and celebrate the 51st Annual Snow Ball, which will be held on January 18th at the Overland Park Convention Center. Country Club Bank at The Plaza was the site for the annual Snowflake Happy Hour. Young professionals gathered to support Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and learn more about its mission to serve neighbors of all faiths through help, hope, and hospitality.

St. Ann: Kevin Wilkerson, 52nd Annual Snow Ball president; Ray Evans, 52nd Annual Snow Ball president; Chris and Angie Dierks, 51st Annual Snow Ball presidents; Kristine Penn, Snow Ball patron committee chair; Sarah Evans, 52nd Annual Snow Ball president; and Debbie Wilkerson, 52nd Annual Snow Ball president
Snowflake Happy Hour: Trevor and Sara McGowan

Featured in the January 11, 2025 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Brian Turner

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