Shelter KC: A Kansas City Rescue Mission

Shelter KC: A Kansas City Rescue Mission Shelter KC is a Kansas City Rescue Mission helping Kansas City’s homeless men and women experience freedom from the past and hope for the future.

We believe the love of Jesus Christ changes lives. We've seen it happen here every day since 1950. Founded in 1950, Kansas City Rescue Mission offers relief, recovery and reentry services to homeless individuals surviving on Kansas City’s streets. Each service we provide is developed to offer a step up from the misery of homelessness along with the knowledge that there is hope in each new day! Kan

sas City Rescue Mission offers its services at no charge (with very rare exceptions) to homeless individuals. Its services and programs are available to any individual, 18 or older, regardless of race, religion, gender, lifestyle or creed.

From Merit to Excellence! We're honored to receive the 2026 Award of Excellence for Social Media from Citygate Network's...
06/18/2026

From Merit to Excellence! We're honored to receive the 2026 Award of Excellence for Social Media from Citygate Network's Media Innovation Competition after earning an Award of Merit last year.

"Really grateful for this award! The best part of my job is getting to shine a light on the stories happening at Shelter KC every day. The people we serve are the reason these stories matter, and I'm thankful I get to help share them." — Andi Ehrhardt, Community Engagement Coordinator

Thank you to everyone who follows along, shares our posts, and supports our mission. These stories are only possible because of the people behind them! 🧡

We received a sweet surprise in the mail this week! Becky, a volunteer at a residential treatment center for juvenile of...
06/16/2026

We received a sweet surprise in the mail this week! Becky, a volunteer at a residential treatment center for juvenile offenders, recently shared Shelter KC's mission with the youth she serves. After passing out our coloring pages, two of the girls asked if they could send their completed artwork to us.

Along with their beautifully colored pages came this note:

"I recently explained to the youth what your organization does and we passed out the coloring pages. Two of our girls asked me to mail them in. Thank you so much for being such a valuable resource."

To Becky and these talented young artists, thank you for your thoughtfulness and encouragement! Your artwork brightened our day and reminded us how far a simple act of kindness can reach.

Want to be part of our Phase 2 Building Open House but can't attend in person? We'll share our coloring pages in the comments! Print one out, color it, and mail it back to us! With summer break in full swing, it's a fun way for kids to get involved, too.

Happy coloring!

A huge thank you to The Upper Crust for finding a sweet way to reduce waste and bless our community at the same time! Th...
06/15/2026

A huge thank you to The Upper Crust for finding a sweet way to reduce waste and bless our community at the same time! Their team transformed extra pies into delicious pie-and-ice-cream treats and invited us to help with the taste testing! Our men in recovery were happy to volunteer, and we were able to share the rest with the hardworking construction crew building Phase 2 of our new building project.

Thank you, The Upper Crust, for your creativity, generosity, and continued partnership with Shelter KC. We are grateful for community partners who find unique ways to make a difference!

Congratulations to Andrew and Michael on phasing up into the Transition Phase of our recovery program! This next step re...
06/13/2026

Congratulations to Andrew and Michael on phasing up into the Transition Phase of our recovery program! This next step represents months of hard work, growth, accountability, and perseverance. During their time in the program, they have been building a strong foundation through recovery, life skills, healthy relationships, and personal responsibility.

Now, as they enter the Transition Phase, they will begin putting those skills into practice beyond the walls of the mission. This phase is designed to help participants bridge the gap between program life and independent living as they continue moving toward long-term stability and transformation.

We're proud of how far Andrew and Michael have come and excited to see what God has in store for their future. Join us in congratulating them on this important achievement! 🎉

A huge thank you to April and friends from Nourish by The KC Spa for spending the afternoon with our men, teaching valua...
06/12/2026

A huge thank you to April and friends from Nourish by The KC Spa for spending the afternoon with our men, teaching valuable cooking skills and helping prepare an incredible meal for our overnight guests!

On the menu:
• French Roasted Beef with mashed potatoes and green beans
• Strawberry Chocolate Crème Desserts

Together, they served 100 guests with a meal that was both delicious and meaningful. Partnerships like this do more than fill plates... They build skills, foster confidence, and create connection.

Thank you again, April and friends, for sharing your time, talents, and heart with our community. We're grateful for the impact you're making at Shelter KC. 🧡

Immediate Need: Men’s & Women’s Underwear! It may seem like a small thing, but clean underwear makes a huge difference i...
06/09/2026

Immediate Need: Men’s & Women’s Underwear!

It may seem like a small thing, but clean underwear makes a huge difference in helping our guests feel comfortable, confident, and cared for.

We’re currently running extremely low on men’s and women’s underwear (all sizes needed). This is one of the most essential yet least donated items we receive.

If you’d like to help, please consider dropping off new packages of underwear or boxers at:
📍 Shelter KC – 1520 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
🕓 Monday–Friday, 8 AM–3 PM

You can also shop our Amazon wish list here: https://shorturl.at/kc9WB

Every donation, big or small, brings dignity and comfort to someone rebuilding their life!

Please join us in celebrating these men as they reach important milestones in their recovery journeys:Ernesto has comple...
06/04/2026

Please join us in celebrating these men as they reach important milestones in their recovery journeys:

Ernesto has completed 20 hours of Life Skills.
Cleveland has successfully completed Prep Phase and is advancing into Discipleship 1.
Mitch is advancing into Discipleship 2.

Each step forward reflects dedication, growth, and a commitment to lasting transformation! Congratulations, gentlemen, on these well-earned accomplishments!

Recovery doesn't stop at personal transformation. It grows into service!This past Service Work Sunday, the women of our ...
06/01/2026

Recovery doesn't stop at personal transformation. It grows into service!

This past Service Work Sunday, the women of our Women's Center spent the day at Elysian Wellness Campus helping with gardening and outdoor projects. Through simple acts of service, they invested in their community while continuing to build confidence, purpose, and healthy habits along their own journeys.

We're grateful for opportunities like these that allow our residents to give back and experience the joy of serving others.

Our Shelter KC team traded the office and mission halls for ballpark seats and enjoyed a wonderful evening together at F...
05/31/2026

Our Shelter KC team traded the office and mission halls for ballpark seats and enjoyed a wonderful evening together at Family Fun Night at The K!

We're grateful for opportunities like this to connect outside of work, spend time with our families, and celebrate the incredible people who make Shelter KC's mission possible every day. Building a strong team doesn't just happen in the workplace... it happens through shared experiences, laughter, and creating memories together!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a great night of baseball, fellowship, and fun!

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1520 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO
64108

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