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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – The Snow Ball Kickoff

The Snow Ball season has officially begun for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas! The Patron, Table, and Snowflake committee members gathered recently at Indian Hills Country Club to kick off the 50th Anniversary. Guest speakers included Lauren Solidum, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, and Kershana, a St. Rita program graduate. Veronica and Peter Mallouk are serving as the 50th Annual Snow Ball presidents, and Kathy and Jack Newman are the honorary presidents. The 50th Annual Snow Ball will be held on January 20th at the Overland Park Convention Center. Proceeds will provide help, hope, and hospitality to the most vulnerable people across a 21-county service area.

Snowflake Committee Members: (Front row) Andrew Tremonti, Blake Edwards, Amy Barnthouse, Kristen Rasmussen Lester, Ellie Carmody, Margie Glenn, and Frances Neunuebel (back row) Colin Rohach, Donovan Fowler, Brendan Teahan, Joseph Lester, and Rey Wilkinson

 

50th Annual Snow Ball Presidents Veronica and Peter Mallouk

 

Speaker Lauren Solidum, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas

 

Rachel Sevart, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas; Guest Speaker Kershana G., St. Rita Program graduate; and Rick McKenna, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas

Featured in the November 11, 2023 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Brian With An Eye Photography

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