Community Endeavors
Many people from our community are involved and invested in other endeavors as a part of God's redemptive mission in the world. The list below shows the organizations they are connected to. Feel free to contact them if you'd like to
| Organization | Mission | Ways to Help | Time | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Youth Services | Associated Youth Services exists to advance the social, educational, health and overall success of youth and their families. | Foster Parenting (Kansas residents only - individuals or families). Baking/Cooking (for groups and individuals). Encouragement Notes for Foster Parents. Vehicle Maintenance. Event Planning. Spending time with youth in foster care. | Time commitment varies depending on which area you choose to volunteer. |
913-831-2820 |
| Our neighbors who are challenged by poverty of mind, body and spirit find the open door of Catholic Charities in our communities and are met with help, hospitality and hope. | Mentoring newly arrived refugee families or individuals; occupationally specific tasks (i.e. Paralegal, Social Work, RN); helping with orientation/seminars about American culture, employment, etc. | For mentoring, 1-2 hours per week with a 6 month commitment. Everything else is very flexible. | ||
| Cherith Brook Catholic Worker | Our daily lives are structured around practicing the works of mercy as found in Jesus' teachings. We are committed to regularly feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, giving drink to the thirsty, welcoming the stranger, visiting the prisoner and the sick in the name of Jesus. | Numerous opportunities. Contact for more information. | Contact for more information. We also offer internships! |
Nick Pickrell |
| The Hope Center | To honor God by developing healthy communities where the vulnerable flourish. | The Hope Center relies on volunteers to carry out its ministry of reaching and developing urban youth into world-class Christian leaders. Contact us to find out the many different ways you can help. | Time commitment depends upon which way you get involved. |
816-931-6290 |
| Hope Faith Ministries | Our mission is to equip, resource, and release the homeless and less fortunate people in Kansas City back into society. | Cook and/or Serve Meals | The first Saturday morning of every other month (Feb/April/June/Aug/Oct). | Jenifer Johnson |
| InnerChange Freedom Initiative |
Our mission is to seek the transformation of prisoners and their reconciliation to God, family, and community through the power and truth of Jesus Christ. | Contact for more information. | Contact for more information. |
Cedric Finley 913-727-3235 |
| Legacy Camp Ministries | To know and share the love of Christ through creativity and community. | Work the camps. Host volunteers to stay in your home for one week. Host or help with a dinner for staff one day after Legacy Camp in KC. Help with the last day of camp Celebration at City Union Mission. Help us create promotional materials, videos, etc. |
Contact for more information. |
785-218-1585 |
| World Gospel Mission | Reaching out to Muslim immigrants in Barcelona Spain. | Pray for the volatile situations throughout the Middle East, invite us to speak to your Bible study (or other) group, support the cause financially, or go on a missions trip to Barcelona. | Time it takes to pray, an evening, or a lifetime... | Brad or Elizabeth Carter |
Would you like to have the organization you are involved with up here? Contact Shana Puckett for more information.