Approved Agencies List
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SPX On Mission:
Community Service Opportunities & Approved Agencies List
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Click the name of the agency to view contact information & volunteer opportunities.
Before serving one of these places, please call to ensure the organization is still in need of volunteers and what needs to be completed before volunteering. Some places need to run background checks before accepting volunteers.
Youth Service Outreach
Elder Adults Service Outreach Homeless Ministries Pro Life Ministries Community Outreach Food Pantries/Thrift Parish Food PantriesYouth Service Outreach Halo Foundation The HALO Learning Center is a safe-haven of healing and hope for over 700 children in Kansas City. HALO puts KC homeless kids on a path to a positive future. Through therapeutic art programs, tutoring, and other programs kids at HALO work hard to leave the "at-risk" label behind.
To volunteer please visit: https://haloworldwide.org/volunteer/Operation Breakthrough Operation Breakthrough provides a safe, loving and educational environment for children in poverty and empowers their families through advocacy, emergency aid and education. Volunteers are needed as classroom volunteers in early childhood 1-5 years rooms, in school-age rooms, MakerSpace, Robotics, Coding, clothing closet, and handing out prepackaged food to families.
Visit https://operationbreakthrough.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer or contact Kelly at volunteer@operationbreakthrough to sign-up.Alex's Lemonade Stand Alex's Lemonade Stand is on mission to change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer.
Family First Center for Autism and Child Development Family First provides therapeutic services and training opportunities to support children with autism and their families. Their goal is to help all children to reach their fullest potential. A volunteer at Family First Center for Autism and Child Development, Inc. would have the opportunity to do any or all of the following:
assist a therapist by running programs for a child with autism
participate in a peer modeling in social skills groups
assist with general needs at the center
Contact [email protected] or 816-984-8280
Kansas City International Academy Historically, the KCIA student body has included students from all over the world. Students and families at KCIA represent 21 different countries from Africa, Asia, and South America and speak at least 15 different languages. Most of our students come from families experiencing economic challenges.
Girls on the Run Greater Kansas City Girls on the Run Greater Kansas City teaches critical life skills to elementary and middle school girls through a program of empowerment, dynamic interactive lessons, and physical activity.
To volunteer visit https://www.gotrkc.org/volunteer or email [email protected] for opportunities.Ronald McDonald House The mission of RMHC is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families.
To volunteer visit: https://rmhckc.org/volunteer/Northland Therapeutic Riding Center Northland Therapeutic Riding Center transforms the lives of people with special needs through the healing power of horses!
To volunteer visit https://www.ntrcmo.org/how-to-help/volunteer.html or reach out to Cindy Sahl at [email protected] or call (816)808-1106.Union KC Soccer Club - S.T.A.R.S. In 2023, Union KC launched a new program called S.T.A.R.S. (Success Through Adapted Rec Soccer) with the goal of making the game of soccer accessible to ALL. KCSG is paring the expertise of Union KC coaches with that of Special Needs Experts, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists and more.
This program brings both their passions together to help support these unique kiddos by providing a safe and comfortable place to learn developmental skills through soccer and movement while providing a sense of community for parents.
If you have any questions please email [email protected]
We are currently looking for volunteers and assistant coaches to join our team.
Global Orphan Project The Global Orphan Project exists to break the orphan cycle through the power of community, commerce and the love of Jesus. Focusing on one child at a time, we provide sustainable, local, family-style care that is deeply rooted in compassion, hope, and the belief that every child deserves a chance. Reach out to Kali at [email protected] to find out about volunteer opportunities.
Elder Adults Service Outreach Our Lady of Mercy Country Home Our Lady of Mercy Country Home is an assisted-living home and close-knit community of Mercedarian Sisters and the elderly residents they care for.
To volunteer please reach out to Connie Haworth by phone or email at (816) 781-5711 x4102 or [email protected]
Little Sisters of the Poor The Little Sisters of the Poor is an international congregation of Roman Catholic women religious founded in 1839 by Saint Jeanne Jugan. Together with a diverse network of collaborators, they serve the elderly poor in over 30 countries around the world. Continuing the work of Saint Jeanne Jugan, their MISSION is to offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family and accompanied with dignity until God calls them to himself.
A New Way Home Care A New Way Home Care seeks to serve elderly in the community who are in need of help around the house and with any of their health needs. Students can get involved with volunteering by reaching out to Vincil Spencer at [email protected].
The Gardens at Barry Road Call (816) 584-3200 and ask to speak with the activities coordinator Jala Atkinson about volunteer opportunities.
Riverstone Retirement Community Riverstone Retirement community is a place in Kansas City devoted to providing care and independence to seniors 55+ years and older. Residents are able to engage in community events and can use student help.
To volunteer please contact, [email protected]
Volunteer at Kansas City's ONLY collaborative day center for those in need. Working alongside other helping organizations and hundreds of volunteers, Hope Faith meets the needs of poor and homeless men, women and children.
705 Virginia Avenue,
Kansas City, MO 64106Jerusalem Farm is a Catholic intentional community located in Kansas City, MO. Built on the four cornerstones of Prayer, Community, Service and Simplicity we strive to transform our lives and those around us through service retreat experiences, sustainable living and home repair.
Call (816)421-1955 to help or
Join them for a Saturday work day.520 Garfield Ave,
Kansas City, MO 64124Morning Glory Ministries is a community, faith-based ministry helping Kansas City a safer, better, happier place for our homeless brothers and sisters. To volunteer in the Morning Glory Cafe visit https://morningglorykc.org/volunteer-1 or contact Jen Tran at [email protected]
Available dates here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845ADAB23A3F49-morning2#/NourishKC's goal is to provide food security for those who live in Kansas City. They do so by serving a meal to those who live on the streets every weekday at lunch and on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
To sign up for a shift, visit: https://nourishkc.org/get-involved/volunteer/#1538405043740-dc370baa-3962
For any questions reach out to Katie Miller at [email protected] or (816)61-8920Project Uplift takes several vans out onto the streets of KC every Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday to meet the homeless where they are at with a hot meal, clothing, and toiletries.
Contact Amy Cox at (913) 731-6046 or email [email protected] to help!
The sisters of the Poor of Jesus Christ do street ministry bringing food and clothing to the poor every Saturday and Tuesday.
2226 Troup Ave, Kansas City, KS 66104
Contact the sisters at (913)499-7839 or at [email protected] to serve with them!Synergy is an organization that servies families who are in immediate respite from violence, abuse, and neglect and empowers their clients with services that promote healing and strength.
Contact Jennifer at [email protected] to volunteer!Care Beyond the Boulevard takes free, high-quality medical care to people experiencing homelessness in Kansas City.
Interested in volunteering? Visit https://www.carebeyondtheboulevard.org/volunteer to get involved!Restart Inc. St. Mary's Food Kitchen Here at St. Mary's Food Kitchen, we extend our hands and hearts 365 days a year to those in our community. The winter weather is no exception. We provide a hot and delicious meal to our brothers and sisters hungry.
Volunteer here: https://www.stmaryfoodkitchen.org/general-8
Pro Life Ministries Our goal is to support others going through a cancer diagnosis of any type. This includes the fighter and their caregivers. One of the ways we do so is by providing cheerful Kick'N Chemo Buckets to those undergoing chemo treatment..
To volunteer in making baskets please reach out to [email protected] or call (816)237-8663To create a world where the incidence of failed abortions and the lives of survivors is openly discussed and accepted, and survivors and their families are supported and healed.
Contact Melissa Ohden to volunteer
[email protected]Gabriel Project Kansas City is a program of the Pro-Life Office of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, and the Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph that supports women in crisis pregnancies. To find out volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Deacon Kevin Cummings(816) 694-3018Missourians for Life help to carry out Missouri's Right to Life work in every area of the state and, in turn, give it the strength of a statewide grassroots organization. The more effective that MRL is, the more the lives of the unborn and the vulnerable are benefited.
To volunteer at a Missouri For Life office, working a booth at a local event or making phone calls, please fill out the following form: https://missourilife.org/volunteer/Mother's Refuge's mission is to shelter and educate homeless, pregnant and parenting young women by providing comprehensive services that empower them to make successful life decisions for themselves and their babies.
Parkville Women's Clinic provides services to women facing crisis pregnancies.
Contact Carla Killen at [email protected] or (816)746-4855 to volunteer.
St. Mary’s Home for Mothers will provide single, homeless women, whose pregnancies are at risk, with emotional, material and spiritual assistance to allow each of them the empowerment that comes with choosing life for her unborn infant.
23615 NE 100th St, Liberty, MO. 64068
To volunteer contact:
Lori Rauber at (703) 965-5694 or by email at [email protected]KCMO Angels mission is to walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building and mentorship.
To volunteer call (314)578-7257 or email [email protected]Community Outreach North Kansas City Hospital North Kansas City hospital servers sick patients of many kids. Volunteer opportunities are available in various departments including Pain Management, Cardiac Rehab, Emergency Department, Pharmacy and other areas.
Volunteers must be 16 years or older and an application is required. Please visit https://www.nkch.org/community/volunteer-auxiliary/volunteer/student-volunteer-form for more information.Kanas City VA Medical Center The KC VA Medical center invites youth volunteers to help escorting and greeting veterans around the clinic. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Monique Pena at [email protected]v
Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Contact Jude Huntz at (913) 342-3047 or [email protected] for volunteer opportunitties or click here.
Catholic Charities As the organization at the service of charity of the Bishop and Church of Kansas City-St. Joseph, the mission of Catholic Charities is to answer the commandment of Jesus Christ to love through service, advocacy, and empowerment of the vulnerable and those in need throughout northern and western Missouri.
American Red Cross The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Bishop Sullivan Center Inspired by Christian faith, Bishop Sullivan Center shows God’s love to people in financial hardship by providing food, help in finding jobs and other aid.
Beyond material assistance, Bishop Sullivan Center strives to build relationships among those who live in poverty and those who do not, promoting mutual understanding and affirming the dignity of all.
Volunteer to help serving a meal to the homeless here: https://bishopsullivan.volunteerhub.com/vv2/ Or reach out to their volunteer coordinator Hannah Brockway at [email protected]
The Don Bosco Center Don Bosco positions our ethnically diverse
population of all ages across metropolitan
Kansas City to be self-sufficient and
contributing members of this great community.Assistance League Kansas City Assistance League of Kansas City is dedicated to alleviating the consequences of poverty or crisis for children and
adults in the greater Kansas City community.The Guadalupe Center The mission of the Guadalupe Centers is to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Latino communities of Greater Kansas City
They accomplish their mission by:
Providing early childhood, secondary, adult education and workforce training programs;
Facilitating access to health and social services for all ages;
Promoting and providing Latino cultural enrichment events;
Sponsoring social activities that engage our diverse communities.
Northland Christmas Store The Northland Christmas Store is a combined effort of many Clay County churches, organizations, and individuals to provide a happy and dignified Christmas season for needy families.
TeamSmile A 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that works with professional and major college sports teams to provide free dental care and oral health education to at-risk children throughout the country. They throw “Dental Tailgate Parties” to create an awesome lifetime experience for the at-risk children that they serve; they help with set-up and break-down for our three programs in Kansas City: Chiefs, Royals and Sporting KC; additionally, they help within our inventory and storage areas, and possibly additional tasks from time to time.
The Sewing Labs The Sewing Labs is a non-profit organization teaching the legacy of sewing for employment, entrepreneurship, and enrichment to individuals who find themselves in at-risk situations and lead them into lives filled with financial dignity through the skill of sewing. We are located in the Don Bosco Community Center in Columbus Park.
To volunteer visit: https://thesewinglabs.org/get-involved/volunteering/ or email [email protected] for additional information.Bridging the Gap Bridging The Gap (BTG) works to make the Kansas City region sustainable by “connecting environment, economy and community,” and is the premier organization in the area providing environmental education and volunteer action through more than 1,500 volunteers annually.
To volunteer visit: https://bridgingthegap.org/btgevents/Project C.U.R.E Franciscan Mission Project C.U.R.E. is the world's largest distributor of donated medical supplies, equipment, and services to doctors and nurses in more than 135 developing countries. Volunteers are needed to sort, pack, and warehouse medical suppplies.
To volunteer visit: https://projectcure.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/KansasCitySleep in Heavenly Peace Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds and delivers beds to children in local neighborhoods so that NO KID SLEEPS ON THE GROUND IN OUR TOWN. To volunteer, fill out the interest form at: https://shpbeds.org/contact-us/
Special Olympics Volunteers are the foundation of Special Olympics Missouri. We depend on thousands of volunteers to help coach, conduct events and serve on organizational and fundraising committees. The efforts of a volunteer provide opportunities to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, who, if given the chance, can participate and excel in sports and life.
If you have volunteer questions, please reach out to Greg Wingrath.
Northland Health Care Access This is a non-profit organization that helps low income un-insured and underinsured residents with access to health care, behavioral health care, prenatal care and primary care.
To volunteer, contact Jen Ward, COO at Northland Health Care Access – 816-507-8970 – [email protected]
Food Pantries/Thrift Feed Northland Kids Feed Northland Kids serves food-insecure children and youth by providing the nourishment they need to grow, learn, and thrive. They partner with Harvesters to send BackSnacks home with elementary aged students on the weekends and school parks, have in-school pantries to meet the needs of middle and high school students, and Community Food Kits to feed families.
Want to volunteer? Email [email protected] or Gwen O'Brien at [email protected] to get signed up!
Feed My Starving Children Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. They work with good distribution partners that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development. Want to volunteer? Visit: https://www.fmsc.org/get-involved/volunteer/ to help package food or reach out directly to Kali Nelson at [email protected].
Mimi's Pantry Mimi's Pantry mission is to bridge the gap for individuals who are faced with the challenge of having enough nourishing food available to them. Contact Sharon Snowden at [email protected] or visit https://www.mimispantrykc.org/volunteer/calendar/ to volunteer!
A Turning Point A Turning Point works to support families by providing basic needs and education equipping families for self-sufficiency. They have a food pantry, community meals, clothing closet, support groups, Guesthouse and more!
You can find weekly volunteer opportunities here: https://www.aturningpointkc.org/volunteerHarvesters A food pantry that works to feed hungry people today and work to end hunger tomorrow.
Giving the Basics Giving the Basics is a hygiene hub providing basic hygiene and cleaning products to registered and approved locations.
Hillcrest Transitional Housing Hillcrest Transitional Housing offers homeless families, singles and youth a disciplined educational program within a caring, supportive environment.
Redemptorist Social Services Center Redemptorist Social Services Center, a nonsectarian, 501(c)3 non-profit agency, has provided a lifeline to the poor and elderly of metropolitan Kansas City. Their comprehensive programs of Emergency Client Assistance, Senior Services, Legal Assistance and Health Maintenance meet the basic needs of individuals facing chronic poverty; the working poor; the elderly; the homebound and the homeless; the long term and the newly unemployed.
Blessings Abound Thrift Store Blessings Abound Thrift Store is a Christian not for profit organization called to serve the metro Kansas City Community by selling and recycling donated merchandise in order to provide aid to people in need.
Mission Thrift Store Mission Thrift store is open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-4pm and all proceeds from the store benefit St. Mary's Home for Mothers in Liberty, MO, a home for homeless women facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Located at 7210 N. Oak Trafficway
Contact Barb Hofstetter at (816)853-2913 to volunteer in the store.
United Way United Way of Greater Kansas City uses its experience and expertise to assemble the best service agencies and programs and the most generous volunteers and donors to provide the farthest-reaching network of support for those in need in the Greater Kansas City area.
Hillcrest HOPE Hillcrest HOPE empowers the homeless and working poor to achieve personal independence through transitional housing, accountability, education, and community support.
Parish Food Pantries St. Andrew's Social Outreach (Gladstone) Mission Thrift Food Pantry--call Barbara at (816) 853-2913 for service opportunities on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
St. Mary's Outreach Center(Independence) St. Mary's has a long tradition of reaching out to the poor here and offering assistance with food, clothing, and medicine purchases. The Outreach Center is staffed by volunteers who help make appointments, and stock and distribute the items.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
(St. Therese)Contact Pat Cummings at 741-8661 for service opportunities.
St. James Meals on Wheels Contact Nikki Power (816) 407-1208 or [email protected] for service opportunities.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Food pantry distribution center that operates from 7-9am on the first Saturday of the month. Email [email protected] or call +1 (816) 741-3150 to volunteer.