serve day

Ages 3+ | 15 Volunteers

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Volunteers will assist Avenue of Life through outdoor work and indoor facility support.

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More About Avenue of Life

Avenue of Life’s mission is to mobilize our community to equip and empower low-income individuals and families to be self-sustained and independent. We are working to end student homelessness in Kansas City.

Ages 8+ | 25 Volunteers

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Volunteers will hand out a variety of fresh, healthy foods (provided via Harvesters) to hundreds of families in a drive-thru event.

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More About KC Dream Center

The Kansas City Dream Center connects people in need to a community of support by offering free resources and services that address immediate and long-term needs in the areas of addiction, food, homelessness, human trafficking, and poverty. We serve as a resource center focused on finding solutions to homelessness and hunger through residential and community outreach programs. We are committed to building long-lasting relationships to transform lives and create new beginnings.

9:30 am – 3:00 pm

We will not know the scope of work till the week of. It could be putting up walls, building a ramp, working on the final touches an almost finished house. No experience is required. Please dress for the weather and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirt, mud or house paint on, and wear sturdy/closed toe & heeled shoes (NO flip flops, sandals or crocs). If you have work gloves, please bring them.

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More About Habitat for Humanity

Seeing to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City has pursued our vision of a community where everyone has a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home since 1979. Each year we partner with more than 1,000 families to help them achieve their dream of affordable housing.

10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Volunteers will be sorting and packaging food and repacking bulk items for distribution.

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More About Harvesters

Harvesters’ mission is to mobilize the community to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger, with a vision of a healthy, thriving community where no one is hungry.

Ages 16+ | 10 Volunteers

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Volunteer will support a range of activities, including sorting and pulling clothes, organizing racks, performing light cleaning, and assisting with other miscellaneous projects as needed.

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More About Hillcrest

Hillcrest Platte County is a Christian organization that offers supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or insecurely housed to achieve sustainable independence. When you shop at any of our three locations, volunteer, or when people buy what you’ve donated, the proceeds help pay the bills for all of our housing facilities and programs.

Ages 16+ | 10 Volunteers

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks, including color-coding materials, cutting and preparing papers, bagging items at checkout, and supporting other miscellaneous needs as they arise.

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More About Hillcrest

Hillcrest Platte County is a Christian organization that offers supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or insecurely housed to achieve sustainable independence. When you shop at any of our three locations, volunteer, or when people buy what you’ve donated, the proceeds help pay the bills for all of our housing facilities and programs.

Ages 16+ | 10 Volunteers

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Volunteers will assist in one of four different department areas: clothing department (3 spots available), holiday décor department (3 spots available), toy department (2 spots available) or the crafts department (2 spots available).

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More About Hillcrest

Hillcrest Platte County is a Christian organization that offers supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or insecurely housed to achieve sustainable independence. When you shop at any of our three locations, volunteer, or when people buy what you’ve donated, the proceeds help pay the bills for all of our housing facilities and programs.

10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Volunteers will be prepping and preparing lunch at Hope Lodge on-site kitchen, serve lunch to families, and packaging leftovers for families to enjoy later.

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More About Hope Lodge

The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. More than just a roof over their heads, it’s a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need.

Ages 5+ | 20 Volunteers

9:30 am – 11:30 am

Volunteers will assist residents with Bingo prizes and serving refreshments, helping them from their rooms into activity hall, and engaging with residents.

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More About New Mark Nursing Home

At New Mark Rehab and Healthcare Center, we are not just a care facility; we are a community committed to providing personalized care. Our comprehensive and quality long-term care services, under physician supervision, are designed to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring their highest practicable physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being. We are not just a care provider; we are a partner in your care journey.

Ages 14+ | 15 Volunteers

9:00 am – 11:00 am

Volunteers will help prepare a craft to send with the OK Mission Trip team for their trip in June. This will entail preparing and painting brick pavers for an art project and creating fabric from duct tape.

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Oklahoma Mission Trip is the partnering of Vineyard Church and the Cherokee Nation to provide a kid’s camp in June 2026.

12:45 pm – 2:30 pm

Volunteers will be playing bingo with residents.

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We pride ourselves on our ability to care for our senior residents as if they were our own family and loved ones. We create a warm, cozy environment where residents each receive individual attention. As we get older we get older we sometimes need help with our daily activities. Our senior living services are structured to help you live your own life, independently and healthy.

10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Volunteers will be prepping and preparing lunch at Ronald McDonald House’s on-site kitchen, serve lunch to families, and packaging leftovers for families to enjoy later.

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More About Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City alleviates the worry and expense of finding a close, comfortable and affordable place for a family to stay while their child receives the medical care they need.

10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Volunteers will be prepping and preparing lunch at Ronald McDonald House’s on-site kitchen, serve lunch to families, and packaging leftovers for families to enjoy later.

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More About Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City alleviates the worry and expense of finding a close, comfortable and affordable place for a family to stay while their child receives the medical care they need.

10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Volunteers will help sort, package and price craft and school supplies donations for the retail store and Teacher Resource Center.

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More About Scrap’s KC

ScrapsKC’s mission is to provide resources, education, and an environment for creative upcycling that encourages change in a more responsible community.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteers will help sort donations, make household and hygiene bags, put together Halloween treat bags, and outdoor clean up, if weather permits.

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More About Synergy Services

We take action to create a community free of family violence.

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteers will help in the gardens and outdoor work (including painting), and potentially assisting in the market as needed.

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More About The Farmer’s House

The Farmer’s House mission is to empower youth and adults with developmental disabilities to pursue their best lives.

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Volunteers will help in a variety of hands-on projects such as replacing the top of a deck, removing wallpaper and painting, planting flowers, and building/installing an archway over the driveway. Some of these projects, especially the deck and archway, will require a few volunteers with basic construction knowledge to help lead and guide the work.

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More About Valor Ranch

Valor Ranch strives to restore the dignity and self-worth of homeless veterans by providing transitional housing, job readiness and reintegration programs.

Ages 14+ | 10 Volunteers

9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteers will be doing various tasks both indoors and outdoors.

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Any Age | 20 Volunteers

9:30 am – 11:00 am

Volunteers will be building healthy and tasty snack kits for children and adults to keep them going through long days of appointments and procedures.

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