Metro Lutheran Ministry

06/06/2026

"Oh, wow... My bedroom is huge! This is all mine?"

Yes, my friend, it is. Welcome home.

06/05/2026

As the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority began collecting fares this week for the first time since 2019, we recognize there have been a few bumps along the way. For the most part it has been a successful transition back to fares, with riders taking the necessary steps to be able to pay the fare beginning June 1.

Following a good deal of confusion over a grace period, KCATA is announcing that there will be a firm grace period for those who do not have the fare until end of transit services June 14. On Monday, June 15, all riders must pay the fare. KCATA apologies for the confusion.

“We know that returning to fares is an adjustment,” said Chuck Ferguson, interim CEO. “This firm deadline of June 15 gives our customers adequate time to access the app or fare card they require.

For more information please visit the link below.

https://ridekc.org/news/kcata-bus-fare-update-grace-period-clarified

06/02/2026

Our new tenant: "Can I hug you?"
Us: "YES!!!"
Tenant: "You have no idea how hard it has been for us not having a safe place to sleep at night for the past year."
Tears were shed by all

05/29/2026

This is Home. We're so happy to welcome our first tenants to their new homes through our Johnson County, KS rental properties, fulfilling our mission to connect those in need to safe, stable housing and long term self-sufficiency. We look forward to welcoming more families to their new homes soon! Thank you to Johnson County, KS Government and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for making affordable supported housing a reality for Johnson County families in need through funding from the HOME-American Rescue Plan grant.

05/29/2026

Free fare ends Monday, June 1st. Qualified individuals may purchase 50% discounted passes through United Way of Greater Kansas City

United Way of Greater Kansas City and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) are working together to help neighbors continue to access vital

05/18/2026

Metro Lutheran Ministry is thrilled to be selected as a United Way of Greater Kansas City Impact 100 organization!

This award comes with unrestricted funding and opportunities to further elevate our mission through United Way. We’re incredibly grateful to continue this impactful partnership.

Together, we’re creating a more resilient community where everyone has opportunities to thrive.

View the full list of the 2026 Impact 100 Partners through the link below.
https://mlmkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Impact-100.pdf

05/13/2026

"Sixteen units is a bit of a drop in the bucket in terms of meeting the need for affordable housing here in Johnson County, but it's a great start," said Metro Lutheran Ministries Executive Director Scott Cooper.

KSHB 41's Olivia Acree has more. ▼▼

04/16/2026

Thank you, GEHA Health for getting our orchard ready for the season!!! We love partnering with Giving Grove!

04/11/2026

04/03/2026

During the month of March, our community came together for Munch Madness, our annual Food Campaign focused on fighting food insecurity across the Kansas City metro.

Thanks to support from donors, partners, and advocates, we can strengthen food access for individuals and families in need. This funding will help sustain critical programs, expand outreach, and ensure that more Kansas City neighbors have reliable access to nutritious meals.