Hope is not a luxury.
It’s a necessity.
Shelter KC provides emergency shelter, recovery programs, and Christ-centered care to men and women experiencing homelessness in Kansas City.
Transformations Campaign
Join Our Open House – September 25 & 26
Come step inside and see what transformation looks like at Shelter KC. Experience our new spaces designed to welcome and restore lives.
How Can We Help You Today?
I want to give.
I want to serve.
I need help.
Shelter, meals, recovery, and education programs are available. We’re here for you.
More than a shelter.
A path forward.
Through emergency relief and long-term recovery, we walk alongside men and women as they rebuild their lives.
Men's Center
Women's Center
Safe shelter, trauma-informed care, life skills, and spiritual support for women who are suffering in homelessness. Take the next step →
Educational Services
GED prep, vocational training, financial literacy, and workforce development to build lasting independence. Start today →
Transformation by the Numbers
42,214
Nights of shelter provided to men and women in crisis
104,811
1,917
Individuals served through Shelter KC programs
8,529
Articles of clothing provided to clothe those in need
How We Give Hope To Kansas City’s Most Vulnerable
Shelter KC Offers Relief and Recovery Services
Founded in 1950, Shelter KC is here to provide relief and recovery services to Kansas City’s homeless men and women. It’s our mission to get them off the streets. Each service we provide is developed to offer a step up from the misery of homelessness along with the knowledge that there is freedom from the past and hope for the future through Christ.
“I came here because it’s a Christian-based community. There’s more to life than drugs and alcohol, and Shelter KC gives you that.”
Read Jesse’s Story
Shelter KC offers help and hope for homeless individuals.
Are you a homeless man or woman needing freedom from your past and hope for your future? Shelter KC is here to help, support, and serve you.
Next Steps for Homeless Men Seeking Overnight Shelter & Recovery
Visit Men’s Center page for services and emergency shelter details.
Next Steps for Homeless Women Seeking Help
Visit Women’s Center page for residential recovery details.
Help for Homeless Families
We do not have a facility for children. To find emergency shelter for families, contact the Hotline for the Homeless at (816) 474-4599.
At Shelter KC, we cannot confirm or deny whether a family member or a loved one is a client. However, if you provide a name and a message, we will notify our team and make an effort to pass it along. For additional information or answers to common questions, please visit our FAQs page.