Every number tells a story.
A mission with measurable impact
Behind every meal served, every bed provided, and every recovery milestone reached is a person experiencing hope, healing, and a new beginning. We are grateful to share how your generosity is making a difference across Kansas City.
Investing in a Stronger Kansas City
Faithful stewardship
you can trust
We are committed to honoring every gift through transparency, accountability, and wise financial management. Shelter KC operates under the oversight of an engaged Board of Directors and leadership team dedicated to responsible stewardship and mission-focused decision making.
Our Commitment Includes
- Annual financial reporting
- Independent financial reviews
- IRS Form 990 availability
- Board oversight and governance
- Strategic use of donor resources
- Transparent communication with supporters
We believe every gift deserves faithful stewardship because every gift represents a life that can be changed.
Community Impact Areas
Below is a recent summary* of the impact Shelter KC: A Kansas City Rescue Mission has had in the community. Every service is designed to move individuals from crisis to hope—and from homelessness to lasting transformation.
42,214
Shelter Nights
Providing refuge, meals, clothing, and compassionate support to men and women experiencing homelessness.
6,533
One-on-One Case Notes
Helping individuals overcome addiction, heal from trauma, and build healthy futures through Christ-centered recovery programs.
9,915
Volunteer Hours
Partnering to serve others, restore lives, strengthen neighborhoods, and share the hope of Christ with those who need it most.
2,369
Medical Visits
Connecting guests with medical care, mental health support, and wellness resources that improve quality of life.
1,484
Articles of Clothing Provided
59
Average Daily Chapel Attendance
99
New Program Enrollments
104,811+
Free Nutritious Meals Provided
*Statistics collected November 2024–October 2025
client stories
Celebrating stories of hope and transformation
Financial reports provide an important picture of accountability—but the true measure of impact is found in transformed lives. Every report represents a person who found shelter or family that experienced restoration; an individual who found freedom from addiction, aguest who secured employment and a life touched by the love of Christ.
community contributions
Your support makes our mission possible
Every meal served, every bed provided, every life restored, and every future rebuilt begins with a community of people who choose to care. Thank you for partnering with Shelter KC to create lasting change throughout Kansas City. Your generosity is doing more than meeting immediate needs—it is restoring lives, strengthening neighborhoods, and sharing the hope of Christ with those who need it most.