Lee's Summit Social Services

06/05/2026

We’ve lost a community giant in our friend Roby Little.

Thank you, Roby, for all you’ve done for Lee’s Summit. 💙🩵💙

Roby Little helped build Lee's Summit CARES from a $6,000 program into a cornerstone of community health and character education. She passed away June 4, leaving behind a legacy that reaches into schools, businesses and city policy throughout Lee's Summit.

06/04/2026

Executive Director Megan Salerno's latest blog post warms of the "Summit Utility Trap" that some families may fall into. Check out her latest post in the link!

The summer heat protections are here, but skipping utility payments now can set up a major financial crisis this fall. Here is a look behind the scenes at how utility assistance works from a local non-profit and why making even small payments today protects your home in September.

06/03/2026

One of our favorite events in our beautiful Downtown Lee's Summit is coming up this weekend - Downtown Days!

Our offices will close Friday at 11:30 a.m. Be sure to come support our downtown, vendors and our locally-owned shops and restaurants! 💙💜💛🩷💚

06/01/2026

We wish a fond farewell to our friend 💙🩵💙 Marcus was always here to help us tell our story during Back-to-School season and during our Christmas store! We will miss his energy and enthusiasm for all things Kansas City - good luck, Marcus!

05/26/2026

When you shop our Thrift Shop, you’re helping us fulfill our mission around Lee’s Summit! 💙🩵💙

05/26/2026

Our Back to School link is LIVE!

You can signup for our Back to School store, find our Wishlist, donate, volunteer and get information on hosting a drive!

Support local students with the Back To School Program, providing essential supplies, clothing, and shoes for a successful 2025-26 school year in Lee's Summit.

05/25/2026

Wishing all our clients and friends a peaceful and happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

We’re just blown away by the generosity of our community and the support we get from our friends at Wally's Grill & Drafthouse! 💙 Thank YOU! We 💙 our community partners!

Final Matching Food Drive Update! Today we dropped off 2 carloads (approx $1000 worth!) of food pantry donations to Lee's Summit Social Services. With school coming to an end for the Summer, many local families will face an increase in food insecurities. We hope this helps in some small way. Many thanks to our amazing community!

05/19/2026

Wow!! 💙🩵💙 Look at this generous donation that’s about to be matched from our friends at Wally's Grill & Drafthouse!! Thank YOU! We 💙 our community partners!

05/18/2026

Who’s got a creative name for our mannequin? 🩵😎💙 You could win a $25 Downtown Lee's Summit gift card!