
Flashback Feature | National Invest In Veterans Week® Catholic Charities of Kansas City–St. Joseph: A Sacred Commitment to Veterans During National Invest In Veterans Week®
During National Invest In Veterans Week®, Catholic Charities of Kansas City–St. Joseph emerged as a model of faith-led veteran advocacy. In fiscal year 2020–2021, the organization invested over $1.27 million in rent and lease assistance for veterans, demonstrating its commitment to dignified housing as a foundation for stability. Through its Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, Catholic Charities of Kansas City–St. Joseph provided veterans with personalized pathways to self-reliance—offering rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and extended support via the Shallow Subsidy initiative. This collaboration between faith and service exemplifies the mission of National Invest In Veterans Week®: empowering those who once served us.