City Union Mission

City Union Mission encompasses a wide variety of ministries.

TTransient Men's Ministry - providing clothing, food and a temporary refuge and participation in chapel

Christian Life Program - a resident program with daily Bible classes, counseling services, regular work assignments, attendance at area churches and opportunities to attend schools and classes in the community;

Opportunity Farm with a learning environment and directed work projects;

Family Service Department;  Emergency Relief; Homeless shelter hotline; Family Shelter for homeless families; Family Center for Youth activities; Camp CUMCITO in the Ozarks for poor families.

Hillcrest Ministries, Inc. is a ministry providing a Christian environment for homeless frailties which helps them become self- supportive, self-reliant contributors to society. Hillcrest Ministries serves homeless families who have minimal resources, at least one adult in the household who is able to work full- time, who accept the responsibility to secure transportation for work, and show motivation to change their situation. Classes in homemaking and parenting are provided. Each resident meets daily with the Case Manager to plan a Job search and secure employment. Residents attend community living meetings to promote a supportive group environment. Case managers ease graduate family’s transition into normal family life outside Hillcrest.

Hope Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility for persons with HIV/AIDS.

Synergy Services provides critical services to victims of domestic violence, runaway and homeless youth and individuals and families in need of counseling. Synergy Services staff works with people of all ages to help them build safe, healthy lives for themselves and their families. Through residential programs and outreach education and counseling services, Synergy Services serves over 12,000 children, youth, adults, and elders annually..

Meals on Wheels

 a food service for those unable to prepare their own

Twenty five years ago, a dedicated member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, the late Allene Fouts, working with the North Kansas City Hospital, established the Northland Meals on Wheels program.

They started with only 2 or 3 clients but they now serve some 150 people daily.

Ten years ago, the late Allene Fouts asked for volunteers from the congregation of Northminster.  Sufficient drivers came forward to cover one route each week.  Many members have given their time and gasoline to this project and some of the original drivers still serve.   Milt & Ruby Dickey have taken over the work of Allene Founts and direct this activity. 

The service is provided to aged, handicapped, homebound, or convalescent individuals who are unable to prepare meals or shop for food. A hot, nutritionally balanced meal is delivered to the home daily Monday through Friday. A minimal fee is charged to cover food costs.

Drivers also check on the individuals to see that they have adequate heating and cooling seasonally.   In many instances, these drivers are the only person to come in contact with the shut-ins all day.

Anyone interested in dedicating some time to this worthwhile project may call the church office or Meals on Wheels at 816-691-1057.

Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry provides a variety of services: food pantry, financial assistance, advocacy, Job listings, furniture and household items, back-to-school supplies, information and referral to other community resources on the city, county, state or federal level, team aid case management., special services for the handicapped and elderly.

Shepherd's Center

Shepherd's Center links people with personal needs to available help from other agencies, both public and private. Shepherd/ center helps maintain independence, dignity, and provides experiences for life-long learning. Services include adventures in Learning, a monthly learning series held every other Friday, and Good Neighbor Program linking those needing assistance in their own homes with those wanting to give assistance; health enrichment, current events, short-term creative classes, and other learning opportunities.

THE CLAY COUNTY CLOTHES CLOSET
"We Clothe Our Kids With Love"

Mission Statement: 

"To assist in restoring dignity, self-respect and hope to the families residing in Clay County Missouri, where circumstances have denied them basic human needs, such as adequate clothing, through non-judgmental service by dedicated and committed volunteers."

History: The Clay County Clothes Closet was founded in 1959 by Church Women United of Clay County. The first place of operation was in the basement of a drug store, where approximately 125 families were served the first. year. As word spread and a referral system developed, the ministry expanded, and in 1960 the closet was incorporated as a not-for-profit agency in the state of Missouri. Soon afterward an unused school building was made available by the North Kansas City School District, and the operation was transferred to the old Faubion School. There was a real need for a permanent location, and so in 1964 a suitable building was located and purchased at 3939 N. Cleveland. Thirty years later, after packing and moving the contents to storage, the old building was demolished and a new one was constructed on the site. The new building was dedicated in May 1995 and reopened in July 1995.

The primary purpose of the organization was, and still is, to adequately clothe school children, although service is extended to all age groups. Donated usable clothing is redistributed, and new clothing is provided to school children. Each school age child is provided with at least five complete outfits, half of them new. Each year approximately 2,000 individuals are served. Referrals are sent to the Closet by social
services such as United Services, Division of Family Services, Love Inc., Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries, churches, schools, and juvenile court. There are no paid employees at the Closet. Over 6,000 hours are logged annually by volunteers representing many churches throughout Clay County.

These volunteers sort, clean, mend, size and stock clothing as well as assist clients. All funds are directed to clothing the children, with the exception of normal expenses to maintain the building and grounds, utilities, insurance and supplies. The Closet depends entirely upon donations. Funding comes from churches, schools, individuals, businesses, service and charitable organizations and the United Way.

The Closet is managed by a volunteer board of directors consisting of 21 community member. The Clothes Closet is open every Tuesday by appointment. The Clothes Closet accepts donation at any time and has provided a drop-off window at the rear of their building.

Just remember, "If you wouldn't wear it, don't donate it."

 

 

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