City Union Mission

City Union Mission is a Christian ministry committed to sharing the Gospel and meeting the needs of men, women, and children who are poor or homeless.

[City Union Mission @CUmissionKC]

@heyshaymoore We appreciate your heart for the homeless and poor. God bless you Shay! ❤️

[City Union Mission @CUmissionKC]

@Hot103Jamz @heyshaymoore Thank you for spreading the word and for your support! Together we can make a difference! ❤️

[City Union Mission @CUmissionKC]

Did you know nearly 37,085 veterans are #homeless in the U.S.? This 4th of July, you can honor #veterans for their service with a gift to get them off the streets. 🇺🇸 Help provide the food & shelter our heroes need! https://t.co/jHIsHMT1iJ

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THIS is the perfect gift. Bring comfort & joy to guests at the Mission by sharing meals, shelter & care during the holidays >> https://t.co/FFde2WioBt

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#GIVINGTUESDAY is today! Your gift will provide vital meals to our hurting and homeless neighbors— it will lift their spirits and bring them hope!
Donate at https://t.co/3hMQwehGcK

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We are so grateful for the Royals organization and their faithful hearts for the homeless and poor. ❤️

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Today, we provided our 15th Annual Early Thanksgiving Meal for 240 of our friends at @CUmissionKC. Though we couldn't serve it in person as we normally would have, @Royals hats and flags rounded out the celebration. 💙

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Each summer more than 650 children from impoverished and homeless families throughout the KC metro area enjoy bright sunny days filled with love, laughter and the opportunity to make new friends at the Mission's Camp CUMCITO residential summer camp located in Warsaw, Mo.

[City Union Mission @CUmissionKC]

Thanksgiving is coming soon! But hungry neighbors still need a safe refuge and a hot meal. Give today and help us invite them into the Mission. Click here to donate: https://t.co/1BXlW14yC5

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Brian, a past client of our long-term program, just called to say "thanks" for having a shelter to stay in when he was in need. He was calling from Michigan and said he remembered the chapel service and he just wanted to call and say thanks.

[City Union Mission @CUmissionKC]

At our Vanderberg Youth Center, after-school programs for
low-income youth are offered, which include tutoring & life skills classes.

[City Union Mission @CUmissionKC]

The Mission helps to prevent homelessness through community assistance— such as, assisting with utility bills, furniture, school uniforms, clothing, food and holidays.

[City Union Mission @CUmissionKC]

"I was homeless & turned to City Union Mission. The men on staff helped me get focused & back on my feet. Though there were times when I didn't act right, the dedicated staff showed me mercy and gave me another chance. Thank You!" —R. Cotton ❤️

[City Union Mission @CUmissionKC]

Our Learning Centers offer opportunities to build resumes, obtain their HSE and prepare for the ACT, tutoring & more.

[City Union Mission @CUmissionKC]

Today kicks off our CELEBRATE HOPE campaign where we seek to raise a significant portion of our yearly budget by January 31, 2021. It's a tangible way people can take action and do something to impact the lives of our hurting neighbors. To donate, visit https://t.co/3hMQwezhBk

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City Union Mission operates the Hotline for the Homeless
(816-474-4599), which provides information on available
individual & family bed space.

[City Union Mission @CUmissionKC]

The Mission's doors opened on September 15, 1924, at 545 main, down in the City Market area— which was known as 'Skid Row' at the time. For 96 years we have been caring for KC's poor and homeless community.

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At City Union Mission, the average cost to feed, clothe, shelter, care & provide training for one person in our emergency shelter is $19 a day. While the average cost to feed, clothe, shelter, care & provide training for one person in our long-term program is $29 a day.

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City Union Mission is the only shelter in Kansas City with infirmary beds for those ill or injured.

[City Union Mission @CUmissionKC]

Did you know that City Union Mission provides 75% of the emergency shelter beds for the homeless in Kansas City and the surrounding area?

[City Union Mission @CUmissionKC]

Many of the men in our long-term program are finding employment! There are also several men who will move out of the long-term facility very soon and into their own residences! These are both required step towards “launching” from the program and becoming self-reliant.