Celebrate Hope 2025-2026: Why Kansas City Needs Your Support Now More Than Ever
Celebrate Hope 2025-2026: Why Kansas CityNeeds Your Support Now More Than Ever Amber cycled between jail, rehab, and homelessness. She was sleeping in cars and trap houses, bound in an addiction recovery program that started when she was just thirteen. She had lost custody of her daughter, Ellie, repeating the painful patterns of her own […]
Meet CEO, Gareth Keown
Meet CEO, Gareth Keown A New Season of Leadership and Hope at City Union Mission City Union Mission is proud to welcome Gareth Keown, MSML, as our new Chief Executive Officer. With more than two decades of nonprofit leadership experience, Gareth brings a deep commitment to transforming communities through faith-driven service and strategic vision. […]
Kevin’s Story
Kevin’s Story From the Streets to Stability Kevin’s journey began with a cascade of personal tragedies and losses: the betrayal of a longtime roommate, the death of his brother, the loss of employment, and the theft of his vehicle and ID. These events left him vulnerable, broken, and eventually living on the streets of Independence, […]
101 Ways to Impact – Donors
101 Years of Impact – Donors Why Donors and Foundations are Critical This September, City Union Mission is celebrating 101 years of transforming lives in Kansas City, and we’re inviting donors to join in making a meaningful impact. Throughout the month, we’re highlighting ways individuals, families, churches, donors, and corporate partners can serve. This week, […]
101 Ways to Impact – Corporate
101 Years of Impact – Corporate Partners How Corporate Partners Can Make an Impact in Kansas City This September, City Union Mission is celebrating 101 years of transforming lives in Kansas City, and we’re inviting corporate partners to join in making a meaningful impact. Throughout the month, we’re highlighting ways individuals, families, churches, donors, and […]
101 Ways to Impact – Volunteers
101 Years of Impact – Volunteers How Volunteers Can Make an Impact in Kansas City For the month of September, City Union Mission is celebrating 101 years of transforming lives in Kansas City, and we’re inviting volunteers to join in making a difference. Throughout the month, we have been highlighting ways individuals, families, churches, donors, […]
Daniel’s Story
Daniel’s Story From Rock Bottom to Renewal: Daniel’s Journey of Faith, Healing, and Hope Daniel, who recently graduated from the Christian Life Program, came to City Union Mission in January 2024. After losing his job and connection to loved ones, he spiraled into fear, hopelessness, and mistrust. Compounding his struggles, Daniel had difficulty hearing, which […]
101 Ways to Impact – Churches
101 Years of Impact – Churches A Century of Hope. A Call to the Church. For 101 Years, City Union Mission Kansas City has been a beacon of Christ’s love, serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. This September, as we celebrate 101 Years of Impact, we’re inviting Kansas City churches and faith communities to […]
Anthony’s Story
Anthony’s Story From Homelessness to Hope For years, Anthony Mills struggled in the cycle of homelessness and addiction on the streets of Kansas City, Missouri. He often returned to City Union Mission, a trusted Kansas City Missouri homeless shelter, searching for hope. That hope came when he entered the Mission’s Christian Life Program, where faith, […]
Amber’s Story
Amber’s Story Hear a Story of Triumph From One of Our Family Shelters Amber’s story is one of resilience, faith, and redemption. Raised in a chaotic home plagued by substance abuse, she learned early to numb pain with drugs and alcohol. By seventeen, she was dancing for a living, but success only deepened her addictions. […]