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!
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“The roots have been planted!”
The love YOU share – gives neighbors like Amber hope for a better life…
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Transformed Lives
Transformed Lives
“The roots have been planted!”
The love YOU share – gives neighbors like Amber hope for a better life…
Hope
"I came here looking for God and I found Him."
Gregory is grateful & blessed this Thanksgiving because of your support. you’ve given him hope and new life this holiday!
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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Here are the food items & daily essentials we need most.
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Give someone dignity and independence on their road to a better life.
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“I locked my pain away. I had walls up all the time.”
Her life looked perfect from the outside, but on the inside, Debbie was being torn apart by the secret she carried. “I was a wreck, a complete mess.”
Hope Lives Here Podcast
Explore the Mission’s history, who works here, and discover how the Mission ministers to the poor and homeless in our community through its programs and services.
🎄✨ Mission Christmas Starts Now! In July! ✨🎄
While summer is heating up, we’re already thinking about Christmas at the Mission!
That’s right, Christmas in July is here, and it’s the perfect time to start spreading hope for the holiday season.
🎁 We are now accepting gifts, donations, and essential items for our annual Mission Christmas Store, place where families can shop for their loved ones with dignity and joy.
Your generosity this summer helps ensure no child wakes up without a gift and no parent feels the heartbreak of going without. 💛
📦 Drop-off and donation details:
1700 E. 8th Street
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (Closed weekends)
🙌 Let’s bring the spirit of giving early this year because hope doesn’t have a season.
#ChristmasInJuly #MissionChristmas #CityUnionMission #GiveHope #ChristmasStartsNow #KansasCityCares #BeTheLight
Today is National Give Something Away Day! 🎁
July 15th celebrates the power of generosity and sharing—reminding us that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a profound impact.
At City Union Mission, we see firsthand how your donations create space for transformation in our community. Every gift matters.
Ready to give something away? Here`s how to partner with us:
📍 Drop-off Locations & Hours:
Non-food donations: 1700 E. 8th Street
Food donations: 1020 E. 10th Street
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (Closed weekends)
What We Need Most:
✓ New underwear (for men and women size children 2t up to 3X)
✓ Coffee, pasta, canned vegetables
Thank you, Kansas City! 💙
For large donations or questions, call (816) 222-5058
#NationalGiveSomethingAwayDay #CityUnionMission #KansasCity #Transformation
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Every person who walks through our doors carries something incredible, God`s promise that they are destined for good things. Not because of where they`ve been, but because of who God says they are.
The man learning job skills in our program? God has plans to prosper him.
The woman working toward stability? God has given her hope and a future.
The child finding safety in our family shelter? God`s plans for them are good.
At City Union Mission, we get to witness what happens when people discover they`re not defined by their circumstances, they`re defined by God`s promises. We serve alongside each guest, knowing that transformation isn`t just possible, it`s God`s plan.
There is room for transformation in every single story because God has already written the ending. 💙
#CityUnionMission #Hope #GodsPlans
Our staff are more than team members, they are the heart of the Mission.
Every day, they show up with compassion, strength, and unwavering faith to serve those in need. By highlighting their stories, we get to honor the people behind the ministry, the ones who make hope, healing, and transformation possible.
We are happy to introduce Dale Reed, LMCC Guest Coordinator.
Dale Reed brings warmth, joy, and a contagious positive spirit to the L. Minor Care Center. Known for his kindness, great sense of humor, and genuine fellowship, Dale has quickly become a favorite among our guests and team since joining us in April.
Growing up deaf, Dale connects deeply with those he serves, especially through his work on the Transport team. Guests light up when they see him, and his upbeat energy makes everyone feel valued.
One of the most moving moments we experience is watching Dale sign his prayers to the Lord.
His passionate devotion is a beautiful testament to his faith and to the calling God has placed on his life.
We’re so grateful for Dale’s heart for the Mission and for every life he touches here.
#StaffHighlight #CityUnionMission #KansasCity #MissionMoments
We`re hiring hearts that serve! 💙
Looking for more than just a job? Join our City Union Mission family:
✨ Major Gift Officers
✨ Center Admins
✨ Cooks
✨ Counselors
✨ Guest Coordinators
Every role here creates space for transformation. There is room for transformation in every single story—including the story you`ll write with us.
For over 100 years, we`ve been serving alongside Kansas City`s homeless community. Now we`re looking for team members who believe in hope, redemption, and the power of whole-person care.
Ready to make a difference? Visit our website to learn more!
#CityUnionMission #Hiring #Hope #KansasCity #Transformation #JoinOurTeam
Last Month, our City Union Mission family gathered to honor the life and service of Iver McSwine—a man who served our country and walked alongside our guests with such heart, even while facing his own challenges.
In a beautiful service filled with hope and the Gospel message, we celebrated not just Iver`s military service, but his commitment to serving others.
Iver`s legacy reminds us that we`re all called to serve alongside one another, finding hope and purpose even in life`s most difficult seasons.
We`re grateful for the opportunity to honor Iver. 🙏
#CityUnionMission #Transformation #Hope #Community #Faith
Summer is in full swing and we`re asking our community to join us in prayer. 🙏
While summer brings relief from winter`s harsh cold, it also brings unique challenges for our homeless neighbors. From extreme heat and storms to increased health concerns, there is an ongoing need for safe, cool shelter, food, water, and hope.
We`re praying for each person facing homelessness in Kansas City. We pray that they would find not just physical relief, but a transformation that comes through encountering God`s love.
Would you join us in prayer?
🙏 For our homeless neighbors—for their safety, health, and hope
🙏 For our team—for wisdom, energy, and compassionate hearts
🙏 For our community—that we`d be equipped to meet the needs before us
🙏 For transformation—that lives would be changed for eternity
Together, we believe God is writing stories of redemption. Let`s lift up these prayers as one body of Christ.
#PrayForKC #CityUnionMission #Prayer #Community #Hope #Transformation
This 4th of July, we celebrate freedom—including the freedom that comes when our community transforms lives together. 🇺🇸
For 100+ years, Kansas City has been home to stories of hope and redemption.
Today we honor everyone who serves alongside us, helping write the most powerful stories of transformation our city has ever seen.
Together, we`re pointing our city toward hope. There`s room for transformation in every single story. 🎆
#IndependenceDay #KansasCity #CityUnionMission #Hope #Transformation
🏠✨ TRANSFORMATION COMPLETE! ✨🏠
From closed doors to open hearts - this incredible room makeover is proof of what happens when our amazing donors step up!
To our incredible donors: You didn`t just renovate a room - you created a sanctuary of hope. Every person who rests their head here will feel the love and care you poured into this space.
There`s something powerful about walking into a room that`s been transformed with intention and love.
Our guests deserve dignity, comfort, and beauty in their lives - and YOU made that possible! 🙌
Welcome, friends. We have space for you. ❤️
#CityUnionMission #DonorImpact #Transformation #Hope #Hospitality #Community #NewBeginnings #Blessed
Making a Difference Beyond Our Walls
We`re incredibly proud of Philip Garvin, our Clinical Director, who recently led a powerful seminar at the Citygate Network Homeless Conference on "Protecting Agency Staff from the Dangers of Vicarious Trauma."
Philip shared his expertise with rescue mission leaders from across the nation, helping them better support their teams who daily serve those facing trauma and crisis.
💭 "It was a wonderful privilege to represent the Mission and become a blessing for other rescue ministries by sharing what I have learned about attending to the needs and vulnerabilities of staff who work with traumatized persons. I am very fulfilled by having the opportunity to work at such a great agency as ours."
When we invest in caring for those who care for others, the ripple effect reaches far beyond our community.
Thank you, Philip, for being a leader who lifts up not just our mission, but missions everywhere! 🙌
#CityUnionMission #TraumaCare #Leadership #RescueMissions #CaringForCaregivers #CommunityImpact #CitygateConference
Did you know July is National Anti-Boredom Month? 🤔
While summer makes it tempting to stay cool and take it easy, we`re inviting you to fill these warm weeks with something that transforms both your summer AND someone`s life.
At City Union Mission, we don`t just need volunteers, we need partners ready to serve alongside us. Whether you`re serving meals, or praying for someone, you`ll discover that serving others has a way of filling your own cup too.
We are always looking for people who want to meet our neighbors in need of hope exactly where they are and walk alongside them.
Visit our website to learn about our volunteer opportunities!
#AntiBoredomMonth #VolunteerKC #CityUnionMission #Transformation #Hop
What happens when Survivor winner Danni Boatwright steps into the kitchen with Chef Dempsy at City Union Mission?
A whole lot of heart... and some serious flavor.
Every meal we serve here at the Mission is made with care, compassion, and purpose—because food is more than nourishment. It’s dignity. It’s hope. It’s a step toward healing.
We couldn’t do this without the faithful support of volunteers and generous donors like you.
Thank you for helping us feed both body and soul.
#CityUnionMission #HopeInEveryMeal #FeedTheHungry #MissionMoments #KCCommunity #VolunteerKC
