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This Saturday, April 3rd, C.O.P.P.’s (Care of Poor People) is holding their 20th Annual Spring Break Outreach Event. Care of Poor People, otherwise referred to as C.O.P.P. Inc is a non- profit organization that is dedicated to helping those that are struggling in our community as well as teaching other communities how to do the same!   We aid the homeless as well as people that have housing, but have fallen into hard times and simply need some assistance for the basic necessities to live. They need alot of help to make this event happen.

When is C.O.P.P.’s Spring Break Outreach Event?

Saturday April 3rd, 2010 from noon to 4pm.

Where is C.O.P.P.’s Spring Break Outreach Event?

3244 Main Street
Kansas City, MO
(one building north of ABC storage)

Donated Items needed for men, women and children

New items needed: Please consider donating new items such as:  Underwear, summer clothing, rain gear, athletic shoes, Socks, toys, light weight blankets, duffel (gym) bags or back packs,  and Baby needs such as diapers, clothes, food, etc.

Gently Used items needed: Summer type clothing like short sleeve shirts, t shirts, pajamas, socks, toys and athletic shoes, light weight blankets, back packs. Please only donate clean items.

Personal Health Care Items: Shampoo, deodorant, soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, combs, hair brushes, diapers , ointments and wipes for babies.

Cooked Food For Pot Luck Dinner: Casseroles, hot dogs, chili, soup, salads, meat dishes, pasta dishes, pies, cakes, cookies, candy – You name it! If you’re a cook bring us your specialty.

Title: C.O.P.P.’s Spring Break Outreach Event
Location: 3244 Main Street, Kansas City, MO
Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2010-04-03
End Time: 16:00

For more information, visit coppinc.com or email [email protected]

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The Annual 2009 Winter Survival Event for Kansas City’s Poor And Homeless organized by C.O.P.P or Care of Poor People is on November 28th, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The organization is urging people of Kansas City to become involved and support this event. It’s a matter of life or death for those that they help. They are asking for donations of gently used clothing items and blankets.

Care of Poor People or C.O.P.P. inc is non- profit organization that is dedicated to helping those that are struggling in our community as well as teaching other communities how to do the same!  They help the homeless as well as people that have housing but have fallen into hard times and simply need some assistance for the basic necessities to live. C.O.P.P is located at 3606 East 12th Street KC, MO 64127.

When is Care of Poor People’s Winter Survival Event 2009?

Saturday November 28th, 2009
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Where is Care of Poor People’s Winter Survival Event 2009?

The event will be at 31st and Baltimore in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

Title: Winter Survival Event
Location: 31st and Baltimore in Downtown Kansas City, MO
Description: Care of Poor People event
Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2009-11-28
End Time: 16:00

For more information, call 816-920-6119 or email [email protected] or visit coppinc.com.

Today you can show your support for the City Union Mission by participating in their City Union Mission 85th Anniversary Celebration. City Union Mission will celebrate 85 years of passionately serving Kansas City’s poor or homeless with a Program & Open House. Come see the history behind 85 years of God’s blessings and changed lives! City Union Mission has provided over 3,336,000 beds since 1924. There will be:

• cookies,
• tours,
• music,
• an Annie Chambers impersonator and
• clients sharing the changes they have experienced in their lives.

All are invited but RSVP is requested. Please RSVP as seating for the program is on a first come, first served basis.

When is City Union Mission 85th Anniversary Celebration?

On September 15th, 2009, from 3:30pm-6pm.

The formal program will start at 3:30pm and end at 4:00.

The Open House will start at 4:30pm through 6pm.

Where is City Union Mission 85th Anniversary Celebration?

City Union Mission Men’s Shelter Chapel
1108 E 10th St, Kansas City, MO  64106

How to RSVP?

To RSVP or if you would like to become a sponsor or donate for this event, please contact Ben @ 816-329-1459 or email at [email protected]

Title: City Union Mission 85th Anniversary Celebration
Location: 1108 E 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Description: Event to support City Union Mission.
Start Time: 15:30
Date: 2009-09-15
End Time: 18:00

Works in Progress art show and silent auction hosted by the Kansas City Rescue Mission is tomorrow. More than a dozen regional and local artists present their work for sale, auction and raffle as part of the First Friday art walk. All proceeds go to the Kansas City Rescue Mission. This event is free to attend. Art for sale ranges from $8 to more than $1,000.

When is Works in Progress Art Show and Silent Auction?

September 4th, from 7-10 p.m. (Every first Friday)

Where is the Works in Progress Art Show and Silent Auction?

Kansas City Rescue Mission, 1520 Cherry St., Kansas City, Missouri

About the Kansas City Rescue Mission

Kansas City Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered community offering freedom and hope to the poor and homeless, empowering them to reach their full potential. The ministry provided to people who turn to Kansas City Rescue Mission for help is categorized into three avenues of assistance:

• Relief,
• Recovery,
• Re-Entry.

Title: Works in Progress Art Show and Silent Auction
Location: Kansas City Rescue Mission, 1520 Cherry St., Kansas City, MO
Description: Free to attend
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-09-04
End Time: 22:00

For more information on this art event, call 816-421-7643, ext. 41.

If you are in the Kansas City MO area, you might want to stop by at the Heart of America Stand Down. This is a two-day event for homeless veterans providing short-term and long-term resources needed to begin rebuilding their lives.

Title: Heart of America Stand Down
Location: Manual Career Tech Center, 1215 East Truman Road, KCMO
Description:

A two-day event for homeless veterans providing short-term and long-term resources needed to begin rebuilding their lives.

Dates and times for the Heart of America Stand Down

Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, 2009
Registration times:
Fri. 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Sat. 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where is the Heart of America Stand Down?

Manual Career Tech Center
1215 East Truman Road, KCMO
(off I-70, between Troost and Lydia Ave.)

“On any given night, there are 1800 Homeless Veterans  in Kansas City.”

Heart of America Stand Down