Leawood Outreach
Whether seeking to support locally or abroad, you can find a place to reach out here.
Outreach Events
See partner ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES below or search OUTREACH to see current outreach-related events.
Kansas City
Global Orphan Project / CarePortal
CarePortal exists to help vulnerable children and families. CarePortal is a technology connecting platform that brings the needs of hurting children and families in our community to our attention.
Caseworkers in local agencies uncover the needs and then CarePortal makes local churches and community members aware, giving them a real-time opportunity to respond.
Ongoing Opportunities
CarePortal:
If you would like to learn more and have a chance to participate, let us know by clicking the CONNECT button. We’ll reach out to you with more information.
GO Exchange:
GOEX is the for-profit t-shirt business of Global Orphan Project. You can purchase individual t-shirts, or make a bulk order for your team or work event. All GOEX purchases help to provide training to local workers in Haiti while paying them a sustainable wage. Here in Kansas City, vulnerable individuals are employed at livable wages in the screen printing shop.
Kansas City
Cristo Rey
Cristo Rey is an urban high school committed to bringing excellent education to some of the most vulnerable students in our city. With its teaching staff and the commitment of the business community in Kansas City, culturally diverse students with economic need receive a college-prep education made meaningful through an innovative corporate work-study program.
Ongoing Opportunities
Mentor or Tutor a Student
Mentor a student over the lunch hour two times per month, or tutor a student in English, Math, Spanish, or Science after school.
Employ a Student
Employ a student who will work 1 day/week as part of the business partnership program.
Grad Pack Project
We are excited to once again help equip the graduates of Cristo Rey High School with items they need for their transition to college this fall. Cristo Rey is one of our local ministry partners that seeks to provide high quality, college-preparatory education for low-income families. This year we will be collecting funds for this project from March 27-April 24.
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Kansas City
The Hope Center
The Hope Center is a Christian community development ministry on Kansas City’s east side that exists to develop healthy communities where the vulnerable can have hope and flourish.
This vision is accomplished through a strategic trio:
Hope Family Care Clinic (Body); Hope Leadership Academy (Mind); Hope Center (Soul)
Ongoing Opportunities
Provide a Meal
The Hope Center is in full swing with their youth programs this second semester. They are extremely grateful for the Tuesday night meals our congregation provides for the Character and Leaders in Training youth programs. Your generosity has been a HUGE blessing! Thank you so much to all who provided meals during the fall semester. We hope to fill all 23 slots this semester…whew…I’m covering that effort in prayer, and I would love for you to join me in those prayers!
Would you or your group consider providing a meal this semester? See the Outreach Partner Meal Sign-up below for available dates.
SAY Yes
Join the “SAY (Save America’s Youth) Yes” Children’s Program any day after school. Serve by yourself or with your entire family. Watch this video for more information.
Kansas City
ReHope
ReHope (formerly Restoration House) of Greater Kansas City offers long-term, residential housing with faith-based restorative programs and services for adult women and minor girl survivors of human trafficking.
Ongoing Opportunities
Tiny Cottages
The next phase of development for ReHope is to provide transitional housing in tiny cottages on their farm for women graduating from the survivor program who are not ready for complete independence.
Over the Edge Fundraiser
This fun event, on Saturday, October 8, raises awareness and support through sponsored volunteers rappelling down the OP Marriott. Volunteers are also needed for registration, cooking hot dogs, selling goods, setting up, breaking down,…and much more.
GARDENING – Calling all gardeners or wannabes!
The garden has been planted and needs maintenance. The fresh produce nourishes the survivors’ bodies along with their self confidence as they learn to can and sell their harvest. There is also a flower garden that needs some tender loving care. If you are interested, please contact Anne McDonald, [email protected] for more details.
Help at the ReHope Market and Cafe in Greenwood, MO
This cute cafe also sells RH survivor-made crafts. Volunteers can help by cleaning and stocking the cafe, serving customers, freshening the market area, providing lawn and landscaping care, picking up McLain’s pastries and coffee beans, etc. It is a great place to have a Bible study or meeting! ReHope directly funds RH and raises community awareness about sex trafficking. For more information contact Kim Doerr, [email protected] .
IRAN
Elam
These are truly significant days for the Persian-speaking church. Widespread discouragement and disillusionment with the Islamic regime in Iran has led many Iranians to search outside of Islam for truth and meaning. Many are turning to Christianity and encountering the saving and redeeming love of Jesus.
Elam’s Mission:
Elam Ministries was founded in 1990 by senior Iranian leaders with a mission to strengthen and expand the church in the Iran region and beyond. Christ Community partners with Elam Ministries to support their outreach and equipping efforts through prayer, educational events, financial support and an annual Bible drive.
Outreach Events
Search OUTREACH to see all outreach-related events.