Hope House

19/05/2026

Thank you to our friends at Blue Springs Christian Church for putting together Birthday Baskets for our clients🎂

Inside each basket are supplies for the perfect birthday party- cake mix and frosting, candles, and decorations🥳 We're grateful for the continued support of Blue Springs Christian Church!

19/05/2026

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Call Governor Kehoe's office at (573) 751-3222 and request that he maintains the DVSS, Sexual Violence Shelter Services (SVSS), and VOCA funding as approved by the General Assembly.

We need your help telling Governor Kehoe to keep DVSS, SVSS, and VOCA funds in the state budget!

Last week, the Missouri Legislative Session ended, and we have so much gratitude for the General Assembly for approving the hard work of the budget committees that restored $1 million in domestic violence funding and included $9 million in VOCA funding in the state budget. The budget has made its way to Governor Mike Kehoe's desk. Governor Kehoe now has the ability to do line-item vetoes, where he removes funding previously approved by the General Assembly. Survivor services depend on Governor Kehoe maintaining Domestic Violence Support Services (DVSS), Sexual Violence Support Services (SVSS), and Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds in the FY2027 budget.

Here's what you can do: Call Governor Kehoe's office at (573) 751-3222 and request that he maintains the DVSS, Sexual Violence Shelter Services (SVSS), and VOCA funding as approved by the General Assembly.

Call today!

18/05/2026

Hope House is grateful to be one of Soroptimist International of Kansas City, MO's grant recipients! We appreciate their dedication to our community and their support year after year! 💜

We celebrated our Service Objective Grant Recipients at our Bloom & Brunch Fundraiser on May 9! Pictured: Adoption and Beyond, Grace Restores Overcoming Women, Hope House, Frontier Schools, Flourish: A Furniture Bank, Cornerstones of Care, KC CARE Health Center, On Angels' Wings, Northeast Community Center, MOSCA, ReHope, Jackson County MO CASA, Cultivate KC, Keeler Women's Center, Madam President Camp, Rightfully Sewn, Mother's Refuge, The Single Mom KC, Women's Employment Network, The Nia Project Kansas City, United WE. Not Pictured: Safehome & Hillcrest Transitional Housing

18/05/2026

Hope House 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 to break the cycle of domestic violence 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.

15/05/2026

Happy Friday! We'd like to give a shoutout to our friends over at Cockrell Mercantile Company for hosting a raffle to benefit Hope House last week! What a great way to kick off the weekend with the generosity of our community! 🩷

15/05/2026

Use your voice to support survivors across the country! These funds are crucial to the work we do here in Kansas City.

➡️Tell Congress to act now and push for the DOJ and HHS to immediately publish NOFOs and expedite the release congressional appropriated funds.

Survivors and services providers can’t wait any longer.

ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to act NOW: NNEDV.org/TakeAction

Domestic violence shelters, r**e crisis centers, and other agencies have been experiencing federal funding delays. Additional delays will force agencies to lay off staff, reduce services, and close their doors, leaving survivors with nowhere to go.

FVPSA and VAWA support millions of survivors nationwide each year. Of Missouri's domestic and sexual violence support agencies, 47 are VAWA grantees, and 61 are Domestic Violence Support Services (DVSS) grantees. In Missouri, FVPSA is part of DVSS funding.

Congress must push for the DOJ and HHS to immediately publish NOFOs and expedite the release of congressionally appropriated funds. Survivors and service providers can't wait.

The National Network to End Domestic Violence

14/05/2026

Mental health looks different for everyone, but no one should have to feel alone. Our therapists put together their top 3 resources for support:

🧘‍♀️Headspace: Unwind Your Mind on Netflix - A simple guided meditation to help you relax your body and calm your mind while preparing your brain for sleep.

☀️Moodfit App - A major way to improve your mental health is by simply being aware of it. This app includes a journal includes many cognitive behavioral therapy techniques aimed at helping people better understand their own mood, behavior, and any patterns that exist.

🧠Be Okay App - A great way to focus on your breathing when you become overwhelmed or anxious. The app consists of a circle that gets bigger and small, signifying when to inhale and exhale.

What are some of your favorite mental health resources? Share them in the comments below!

12/05/2026

How great it is to be out in our community! Volunteers from our Speaker's Bureau and Hope House Team were at the Girls on the Run 5k this weekend providing resources on youth prevention, domestic violence, and Hope House. 🏃‍♀️🩷

11/05/2026

May is Month🧠

At Hope House, supporting survivors mental health is a key aspect of the journey to healing. Our agency is blessed with a full staffed of licensed therapists and clinical social workers that are trained in specializing in trauma and domestic violence.

Keep an eye out for tips and resources from our therapists this Mental Health Awareness Month!

11/05/2026

08/05/2026

Thank you to all who joined us at last week's Everyday Hero Luncheon! We are grateful to have an incredibly supportive community that walks alongside us. A special congratulations to our honorees and their dedication to our mission.

⭐Ally in Action - Dr. Krista Lerner
⭐Spirit of Community - Mel Wininger
⭐Champion in Collaboration - H&R Block Volunteer Group
⭐Beacon of Hope - Alex DuVall
⭐Hope in Action -Lu McMillen
⭐Impact in Change - Sgt. Emily Kennon
⭐Enduring Legacy Award - Lysle Weeks

We would also like to thank our luncheon Presenting Sponsor, JE Dunn Construction! We appreciate their commitment to empowering survivors in Kansas City.