Buddy Bag Project, Inc.

Buddy Bag Project, Inc. The mission of BUDDY BAG PROJECT, INC. is to share God’s grace & promote empowerment through connection, encouragement, & service among all stakeholders.

Alcoholism and homelessness are never a good combination. This is the story of one man, Buddy Herndon, and how his battles with that desperate combination have made an impact on the lives of others. Buddy struggled with substance abuse most of his adult life. When his wife died, he entrusted his sister, Alice, with his daughter. Despite efforts of Buddy’s family, things went from bad to worse. H

e bounced between the streets, city jail, and City Union Mission, until he was beaten and left for dead in an alley. But, God wasn’t finished writing his story. Twenty-five years after Buddy died from the beating, Alice received a phone call from City Union Mission. Staff was contacting donors to learn about their connections to the Mission. During subsequent conversations, Alice learned 80% of men, and nearly as many women and children, seeking shelter every night have to be turned away due to lack of space. Thinking of her brother being turned away broke her heart. Alice and her husband, Tom, gathered seven godly women, and committed to providing fifty cold weather care bags to the Mission for those who had to be turned away. But they didn’t donate fifty bags that first winter . . . they packed and delivered over 125 Buddy Bags. In the last two years, as Buddy Bag Project, Inc. has become more familiar with needs of people in transition and/or poverty, the team of nine has grown to nearly fifty. Over 1,000 care bags have been delivered to the Men’s Shelter, and given to guests at the Family Center, including cold weather gear for kids, hygiene items for women, and school supplies. The mission of Buddy Bag Project, Inc. is to partner with individuals and groups to enrich the lives of people in transition and/or poverty, with kindness, through fellowship, service, and distribution of personal daily use items. VISION & MISSION STATEMENTS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GGwxCoI_NugB7zzRS3spF1UmHcVOS95_DIMN3sSu5nQ/edit?usp=sharing

BUDDY BAG PROJECT, INC. IN ACTION
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I can't think of a better way to celebrate National Donut Day and National Gingerbread Day than by combining these goodi...
06/05/2026

I can't think of a better way to celebrate National Donut Day and National Gingerbread Day than by combining these goodies. Enjoy!!

Buddy's 1st car was a little red VW Bug. Buddy's luck would have him broadsided the very first day he had it. Luckily n...
06/02/2026

Buddy's 1st car was a little red VW Bug. Buddy's luck would have him broadsided the very first day he had it. Luckily no one was injured -- Buddy's girlfriend and best friend were both also in the car.

Recently we had unexpected visitors make their home on our porch. Eventually 4 tiny birds showed their faces. (The "tik...
05/27/2026

Recently we had unexpected visitors make their home on our porch. Eventually 4 tiny birds showed their faces. (The "tiki torches" are q-tips smeared w/kitty pate as prescribed by Google.) The morning they flew away was a little bittersweet.

This is the first Giveaway Tom & I haven't attended. This year's team was a blend of veterans & newbies. Although I had full confidence in them, it was kinda a baby bird moment for me the day they came to pack up .

THURSDAY 5/21The annual BETTY'S TEA PARTY has 2 goals: provide women with a little "fancy" fellowship; collect purses, ...
05/21/2026

THURSDAY 5/21
The annual BETTY'S TEA PARTY has 2 goals: provide women with a little "fancy" fellowship; collect purses, toiletries, personal hygiene items, & small fashion items. The Friday before Mother's Day each year, Buddy Bag Project provides a "shopping" opportunity for residents at the Women's & Family Center.

This year Tea Party guests were blessed by the candid story of our speaker, LaDonna. (The beautiful woman in the center is LaDonna w/my right hand gal, Lisa, and me.) Some parts were hard to listen to, & impossible for most of us to imagine. The extraordinary thing was that through the sharing LaDonna absolutely glowed with the joy, peace, and purpose as she now lives in thanks to the faithful outreach of City Union Mission. The Women's & Family is not a forever home; it is a place of transformation and empowerment.

BEHIND THE SCENES: Risky BusinessIt's amazing how quickly control freak morphs into risky business, and eventually into ...
05/21/2026

BEHIND THE SCENES: Risky Business

It's amazing how quickly control freak morphs into risky business, and eventually into burn-out. . . He took my small steps of prayer, reading, and most of all listening to a trusted mentor, and calmed my fears....

It’s amazing how quickly control freak morphs into risky business, and eventually into burn-out. . . He took my small steps of prayer, reading, and most of all listening to a trusted mentor, …

Buddy Bag Project's GATHERING 2 GIVE for summer is right around the corner! What a wonderful opportunity for fellowship ...
05/20/2026

Buddy Bag Project's GATHERING 2 GIVE for summer is right around the corner! What a wonderful opportunity for fellowship as we pack personal care bags for unhoused men, women, & children! This year we are especially grateful to a new partner for packing 300 toiletry bags for the Men's Shelter. Every night of the year, about 80% of those seeking respite have to be turned away due to lack of space. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/184rhgsN2N/

Betty's Tea Party hostesses do triple duty to make the tea a success. In addition to decorating stellar tables and invit...
05/14/2026

Betty's Tea Party hostesses do triple duty to make the tea a success. In addition to decorating stellar tables and inviting guests, they also create delicacies like homemade Italian meatballs and theses darling cucumber cuties. Guests had plenty of choices to satisfy their palates.

It has been a TREMENDOUS blessing for Buddy Bag Project to partner with Caruthers Elementary this year! The principal, M...
05/13/2026

It has been a TREMENDOUS blessing for Buddy Bag Project to partner with Caruthers Elementary this year! The principal, Molly, Asst Principal, Brian, + office ladies, Karla & Mary Jo, have welcomed us with open arms. We're so thankful for our liaison & friend, Tricia, for literally opening the door for us. The Caruthers Care Team is excited to see how the partnership continues to grow in 26-27 school year.

Buddy Bag Project Newsletter: May, 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/5aebbc5cc17a/readingtoachicken-18002232 The task of the Bud...
05/07/2026

Buddy Bag Project Newsletter: May, 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/5aebbc5cc17a/readingtoachicken-18002232
The task of the Buddy Bag Project Lead Team & Partners now is to sustain programming already in place. It's a big job, but one we believe is well worth the time, effort, and resources.

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1906 NW 69th Street Kansas City MO, 1906 NW
Kansas City, MO
64151

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