Community Services League

10/15/2026

Calling all volunteers! CSL’s Christmas Store needs YOU!

Volunteer opportunities begin November 3, and we have LOTS of openings available! This is a wonderful opportunity for large groups, churches, businesses, and organizations to come together and make a difference this Christmas season!

Each year, CSL’s Christmas Store serves nearly 5,000 children, and it takes hundreds of incredible volunteers to make it all happen.

Whether you're volunteering with a group or signing up on your own, just one shift can make a meaningful impact on local families!

📅 Sign up today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAEA92CA7F9CE9-65596685-2026 #/

Help us make the season brighter for our neighbors. We can't do it without you!

10/14/2026

🎤 Meet CSL’s 2026 LUMINOUS Master of Ceremonies! ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Nikki Vivas — TV & Radio Host — to the stage as the Master of Ceremonies for LUMINOUS: Lighting Pathways to Change! Nikki Vivas

Known for her dynamic personality, engaging presence, and infectious energy, Nikki will help bring the evening to life as we celebrate the power of community and the impact of Community Services League.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of inspiration, celebration, and purpose! 💫

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Midland Theatre | Kansas City

🎟️ Have you secured your tickets yet? Registration closes Thursday, October 15!

Join us for a night that makes a difference.

👉 cslcares.org/luminous

10/13/2026

Exciting progress continues on CSL's affordable homes!

Through our partnership with the Independence School District high school students in Career and Technical Education pathways are getting hands-on construction experience while earning school credit!

Working alongside CSL's contractor, students are building valuable career skills, gaining confidence, and making a real difference in their community.

It's a win-win! Students gain real-world experience, and local families gain access to affordable homes.

10/12/2026

A big THANK YOU to We Are Neighbors for highlighting the Love Where You Live Project and the incredible work happening right here in Independence!

We love seeing our community come together to make a positive impact in the neighborhoods we call home. Projects like these are a wonderful reminder of what can happen when neighbors, organizations, and community partners work together toward a shared goal.

Thank you, We Are Neighbors, for sharing this story and helping shine a light on the people and partnerships making Independence an even better place to live!

https://we-are-neighbors.blogspot.com/2026/10/city-of-independence-leads-standout-mu.html

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10/09/2026

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the passing of Liz McClure. We are deeply grateful for Liz's legacy of generosity, compassion, and service not only at Community Services League but in all of her philanthropic endeavors. Her kindness and dedication to making our community a better place will not be forgotten.

Liz, alongside her husband Gary, was honored with CSL's 2023 Legacy Award in recognition of their incredible commitment to our community and the lasting impact they have made on the lives of others.

On behalf of the entire Community Services League family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Gary, their family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing Liz.

Celebrate the life of Elizabeth McClure, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home.

10/07/2026

Join us for a meal and fellowship tonight at CSL's Neighborhood Dinner at Stone Church. Dinner is open to everyone and starts at 6pm.

Stone Church is located at 1012 West Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050.

10/02/2026

In case you missed it, view our October First Friday Feature newsletter to find out how you can be part of meaningful and lasting change in our community this month!

https://conta.cc/3W20vPF

10/01/2026

✨ JUST TWO WEEKS LEFT TO REGISTER! ✨

Get ready for LUMINOUS: Lighting Pathways to Change, presented by Edward Jones! Join us for a spectacular evening as we celebrate 110 years of Community Services League serving Eastern Jackson County and beyond, and come together to make an even greater impact in our community. 💜💙🩷

📅 Saturday, November 7th, 2026
📍 The Midland Theatre | 1228 Main St. KC, MO

✨ 5:45 PM — Registration & Welcome Reception
🍽️ 7:00 PM — Dinner, CSL Program & Live Auction
🎶 9:00 PM — LUMINOUS After Dark — live music & dancing with The Crossroad Sound!

Gather your friends, colleagues, or clients and join us for a night of impact, celebration, music and light.

🎟️ Register today for your individual tickets, a Table of TEN, or become a Sponsor!

👉 www.cslcares.org/luminous