Central Avenue Center of Hope
Where All Are Welcome
A Ministry of Midlands Mission Center and Community of Christ
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ABOUT US
ABOUT US
The Central Avenue Center of Hope is a local agency housed in a converted gymnasium, near downtown Kansas City, Kansas in Wyandotte County, staffed by one full-time employee and many volunteers. The community served consists of many homeless, unemployed or under-employed, low- income individuals and families.
Many of our clients face the difficulties of medical conditions, emotional problems, or broken or harmful family relationships. Some are veterans who have not transitioned into mainstream society. Others have become victim to economic or health reversals. Yet others have lost homes and means of support due to substance abuse and/or the stigma of prison records.
School-age children lack appropriate clothing and school supplies in order to go to school. The needs of the people of this community are seasonal for some and on a daily basis for others.
Dates of Service
January-December 2019
Dates of Service
January-December 2019
Sessions
How Many Served
Meals: 8,737
Adults: 7,531 Children: 498
Elderly: 729
How Many Served
Meals: 8,737
Adults: 7,531 Children: 498
Elderly: 729
Therapists
Total Volunteer hours: 5,782.5
Regular volunteers: 147
new this year: 55
Total Volunteer hours: 5,782.5
Regular volunteers: 147
new this year: 55
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Homeless Services: 136
Showers: 649
Homeless Services: 136
Showers: 649
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Christmas Store: 42 Parents/
Grandparents
Children: 190
Christmas Store: 42 Parents/
Grandparents
Children: 190
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Pantry:
Households: 142
Adults: 199
Children: 219
Elderly: 47
School Supplies: 97
Pantry:
Households: 142
Adults: 199
Children: 219
Elderly: 47
School Supplies: 97
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Our Mission
A Place Where All Are Welcome
Our Vision
To provide services to the homeless and underprivileged in the area near downtown Kansas City, Kansas. Services including lunch-time meals on weekdays, holiday meals on Christmas and Thanksgiving, homeless outreach, food pantry, and thrift store. In addition, CACH is an official distribution point for the State of Kansas Commodities.
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Our Staff
Marsha Nave - Executive Director
Our Board
Kerry Lukenbill - President Ed Viers - Member
Lois Viers - Vice President Angie Ricketts - Member
Barbara Freund - Secretary Bill Wolfe - Member
Marsha Nave - Site Director Rachael Shoffstall - Member
Terry Allen - Treasurer &Member Judy Schieszer -Member
Missy Shields - Newsletter Editor & Member
Kat Hnatyshyn - Ex-Officio
Kristine Shipley-Ex-Officio