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.
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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.
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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.
Central Avenue Center of Hope is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 20-0639824) under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
At the heart of our mission is the belief that every person, regardless of their current circumstances, has the potential to define their future and positively impact the world.
Services Provided
Food Kitchen
The Food Kitchen serves lunch-time meals each week day. During the summer or winter vacations more children come with parents for lunch because they don’t have school lunches. Special meals are served on Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Homeless
Homeless outreach distributes blankets, coats, and food for days the center is closed and offers a place to rest during the day to endure the hardships of life on the streets.
Showers
Individuals may take hot showers and receive personal item kits consisting of soap, shampoo, a razor, comb, and other donated toiletries. Families depend on the food pantry for distribution of food, school supplies, and holiday baskets.
Thrift Store
The thrift store also furnishes a small income to defer some of the costs of operating the Center of Hope. Referrals are made for clients who need specialized care.
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.