NourishKC is excited to share a fresh, free, and tasty lunch Monday - Friday at KC Community Kitchen, 750 Paseo, KCMO! Each meal offers a nutritious protein, side dish, salad, fruit and a bottle of water. Stop by 11 am - 2 pm today!
We absolutely cannot let Valentine's Day go by without saying a huge WE LOVE YOU to our Hillcrest family. To every resident, graduate, caseworker, office staff, apartment sponsor, donor, volunteer, thrift store staff, and board member - we love you. And thank you for loving us.
I had a student who never turned on his camera because he was experiencing homelessness.
I had another student who was sharing a two bedroom apartment with a total of 7 family members.
I had another one who was living in an unfinished basement.
So check your privilege.
When you attend our 21st Annual Gala and Auction and invite your friends, you are supporting people like Cierra in their journey to self-sustainability and safety.
Get your tickets today or sponsor a table: https://t.co/PSbYigF1Yd
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Hillcrest puts the "fun" in fundraising! Our annual gala is our largest fundraiser of the year. Save the date for August 19! Would your business, church, or organization like to show their support for Hillcrest and its mission through sponsorship? https://t.co/io2SSp3u4A
Would your business, church, or organization like to show their support for Hillcrest and its mission through sponsorship?
Learn more at https://t.co/PSbYigF1Yd
Most shelters require you to leave early in the morning and you cannot return until the afternoon. For disabled people with chronic pain, this means suffering on the streets trying to find a place to safely rest. Read more from Loki's experience: https://t.co/x96M8rmygx
Those currently exp homelessness are eligible for Recovery Act payments. We know that there are many barriers & the IRS does not make it easy for people without a fixed residence, but $1,400 for individuals is worth the effort. There are groups in the community who will help!
It is easy to think that homelessness is something that is distant from our everyday experiences. But it is very likely that your kids go to school with other children who are struggling with homelessness.
Homeless people are being kicked out of hotel rooms and told to find shelter elsewhere, even though the pandemic is far from over and has spiked nationally. https://t.co/187W2eRDgm
Today Marcia Fudge was confirmed as the new @HUDGov secretary! Secretary Fudge will be leading HUD through a housing crisis that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit: https://t.co/ZpHqtRlMxI to learn more! #EndHomelessnessOC
March is #SocialWorkMonth and we couldn't let it go by without saying THANK YOU to not only the social workers we work with through Hillcrest but to all social workers across the country. Your work truly is essential.
Did you know that Hillcrest does more than transitional housing? Learn more about our rapid-rehousing program and 24-month youth housing program!
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Successes like these are being supported and replicated in all our programs across the Kansas City metro area. #WeAreHillcrest and we are the regional leaders in solving homelessness.
2020 was a hard year for every single one of us. But amidst all the negative, some of our Lee's Summit Campus residents had a few positives. We are so proud of what they accomplished, even in the face of severe adversity.