Direct Services
Gifts in Kind
Contact: Jason B. Wood (816) 559-4739
Email: jasonwood@uwgkc.org
The Gifts in Kind Program furthers the mission of local agencies through donated merchandise, which is distributed to agencies helping underserved individuals, children and families. Items distributed include personal care items, clothing, event tickets, computer software, office supplies and furniture. Donations come from local companies and individuals as well as corporations throughout the country and are shipped to charities from regional distribution centers. Since 2000, more than $48 million worth of products have been distributed to help reduce expenses and further the mission of more than 250 area organizations.
Corporate Volunteer Council of Greater Kansas City
Contact: Shelly Bolling-Strickland (816) 559-4661
Email: shellystrickland@uwgkc.org
The Corporate Volunteer Council provides a membership forum for area companies committed to employee volunteerism and corporate community involvement.
United Way 2-1-1
Contact: Scott Jones (816) 559-4669
Email: scottjones@uwgkc.org
A 24/7/365 information and referral service connecting people to available health and human services in 16 counties in Missouri and 7 counties in Kansas through an easy-to-remember 3-digit telephone number. United Way 2-1-1's comprehensive database of resources is available by phone or online by clicking here. If you are unable to access the service by dialing 2-1-1, you can also call the direct line at (816) 474-5112 or toll free at 1(866) 320-5764.
RSVP of Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties
Contact: Betsy Phillips (816) 559-4668
Email: betsyphillips@uwgkc.org
A part of Senior Corps, a renewable federal grant program, RSVP matches the experience, interests and skills of individuals over 55 with volunteer opportunities, including: RSVP Clowns and S.W.A.T. (Seniors with Available Time), family, group and intergenerational projects. RSVP volunteers choose the time, place and location, receive supplemental insurance while on duty, and know the significant impact they achieve in our communities. Click here to learn more about RSVP.
United Way of Greater Kansas City Volunteer Center
Contact: Shelly Bolling-Strickland (816) 559-4667
Email: shellystrickland@uwgkc.org
The Volunteer Center connects individuals and groups to area community organizations needing volunteer assistance; provides information, recruitment assistance and volunteer referral to established or developing nonprofit organizations; offers volunteer management training, volunteer program development and consultation and coordinates the annual Day of Caring. Click here for more information.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program
Contact: Mary Ann Seltzer (816) 559-4643
Email: maryannseltzer@uwgkc.org
United Way administers the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, a federal grant for programs in Jackson, Clay, Platte and Cass counties in Missouri and Wyandotte and Johnson counties in Kansas. The program provides grants to agencies that provide emergency or crisis shelter, rent, utility and food assistance to individuals and families facing poverty or homelessness. In 2009, more than one million dollars was allocated to area emergency assistance agencies
