Needs Met. Lives Transformed.

Serving Our City’s Homeless with Love

Since 1924, we’ve offered hope to men, women and children struggling with huge challenges. Homelessness. Addiction. Poverty.

We start by extending a welcoming hand and helping to meet their immediate needs – food, shelter, clothing.

From there, we offer them a new foundation for their lives through Christ – and life-changing programs that move them toward physical, emotional and spiritual wholeness.

Needs met. Lives transformed.

It’s only possible because of your support!

Celebrate Hope 102 Years of Impact A Future of Transformation

For over a century, City Union Mission has been a Christian charity dedicated to providing hope, meals, and shelter in Kansas City. Today, the need is greater than ever. Together, we can bring dignity and Christ-centered care to families, children, and individuals who have nowhere else to turn.

This season, join us in raising $6.5 million to expand homeless resources—safe shelter, nourishing meals, recovery programs, andpathways to lasting transformation. ​

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Watch the Videos to See Why We Celebrate!

Awareness Coffee

Join City Union Mission for an Awareness Coffee to hear stories of hope, meet our team, and see how the Mission serves Kansas City neighbors through Christ-centered care. You’ll leave with a gift from us and clearer picture of our programs and practical ways to get involved.

Make a Difference Now

Your generosity will help meet people’s immediate needs… and support them as they transform their lives through God’s love.

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How Your Support Makes a Difference

This past year, your gifts blessed the lives of those we serve in extraordinary ways! Thanks to you, thousands of men, women and children found help & hope here:​

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More Ways to Take Action

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Current Needs

Here are the food items & daily essentials we need most.

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Donate a Car

Give someone dignity and independence on their road to a better life.

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Employment Opportunities

Consider a career with a purpose!

Mission Christmas

Help thousands of income-qualified families and individuals enjoy the holidays.

Supporting and investing in staff helps make compassionate, consistent care possible for our Kansas City neighbors.

As we continue our 102 Days of Celebration, we’re celebrating with Lauren and hearing how supporting the people who serve at City Union Mission helps strengthen the care provided every day.

Watch today’s video to hear more from Lauren and how investing in staff helps support the Mission’s work in our community.
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Being ready to respond when needs change or unexpected challenges arise is an important part of serving our community well.

As we continue our 102 Days of Celebration, we’re celebrating with Mike and hearing how his team helps make sure City Union Mission is prepared to keep serving our Kansas City neighbors no matter what comes their way.

Watch today’s video to hear more from Mike and how the Operations team helps keep the Mission moving forward.

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Partnerships with local churches help City Union Mission extend its reach and bring hope to even more people in our community.

As we continue our 102 Days of Celebration, we’re celebrating with Timothy and hearing how church partnerships help support the Mission and the Kansas City neighbors we serve.

Watch today’s video to hear more from Timothy and the impact these partnerships make throughout our community.
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Volunteers play an important role in helping City Union Mission serve our Kansas City neighbors each day. 

As we continue our 102 Days of Celebration, we’re celebrating with Elizabeth and hearing how volunteers make a difference in the daily work of the Mission and in the lives of the people we serve.

Watch today’s video to hear more from Elizabeth and the impact volunteers make every day.

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Generosity can make a lasting difference in the lives of our Kansas City neighbors.

As we continue our 102 Days of Celebration, we’re celebrating with Doug and hearing how he helps donors see the impact their generosity makes in people’s lives.

Watch today’s video to hear more from Doug and how giving helps support the mission of City Union Mission.
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Hope grows when the right people come together to serve our community.

As we continue our 102 Days of Celebration, we’re celebrating with Lauren and hearing how her work helps bring the right people together to serve our Kansas City neighbors.

Watch today’s video to hear more from Lauren and how she helps support the mission of City Union Mission.
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Every dollar has a purpose. 

As we continue our 102 Days of Celebration, Gary shares how careful financial stewardship helps City Union Mission make the most of every dollar entrusted to its care.

That responsibility helps the Mission continue serving people in need while creating lasting impact throughout our community.

Watch today’s video to hear more from Gary.
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Hope doesn’t stop when someone graduates from a City Union Mission program. 

As we continue our 102 Days of Celebration, we’re hearing from Bob about how the Mission helps graduates keep moving forward including support with transportation and the next steps toward long-term independence.

Watch today’s video to hear more from Bob and see how City Union Mission continues walking alongside graduates beyond the program.
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Hope shows up in so many ways across Kansas City. 

As part of City Union Mission’s 102 Days of Celebration, Steve Serrano from Mix 93.3 shares why the Mission’s work is meaningful to him and why supporting our neighbors matters.

Watch Steve’s story and help us keep celebrating hope throughout our community.
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Hope is worth sharing. 

As we continue our 102 Days of Celebration, we’re celebrating with Ashley from Steel City Media and hearing why she supports City Union Mission and the work being done to bring hope to people across Kansas City.

Watch today’s video to hear why she chooses to celebrate hope.

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Hope grows when people choose to stand behind the work making a difference in our community. 

As we continue our 102 Days of Celebration, we’re celebrating with Mallory from Q104 and Mix93.3 and hearing why she supports City Union Mission and chooses to celebrate hope.

Watch today’s video and hear what inspires Mallory to stand with the Mission.

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