Since 1924, City Union Mission has provided warm beds, nutritious food and a place of safety for thousands of poverty stricken and homeless men, women and children.
Founded by Rev. and Mrs. David Bulkley, the Mission's staff has been uncompromising in their commitment to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the hurting and the lost. City Union Mission receives no government support and is not a United Way agency. The Mission depends completely on the gifts people--individuals, churches, groups, foundations and businesses who care about the poor and homeless.
City Union Mission served over 314,000 meals for the hungry and provided over 131,000 beds for the weary in 2007.
City Union Mission's doors are open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
City Union Mission offers half of the emergency shelter beds in downtown Kansas City, with both a men’s shelter and a women/family shelter.
City Union Mission is the largest rescue mission in a six-state area.
City Union Mission does not receive government funding; we rely completely on support from individuals, businesses, foundations, organizations and churches.
City Union Mission celebrates its 84th anniversary in 2008; the doors opened on September 15, 1924.
City Union Mission is the only shelter in Kansas City with infirmary beds for those who are ill or injured.
City Union Mission operates the Hotline for the Homeless, which allows the homeless to call a single number to find available shelter in the area.
City Union Mission prevents homelessness through community assistance, such as assisting community clients with bills, school supplies, clothing, food, and holiday projects.
City Union Mission hosts a camp in the Ozarks, CAMP CUMCITO, for 500 low-income children during the summer.
City Union Mission holds after-school programs for low-income children including tutoring and activities.
City Union Mission offers Learning Centers at the Men’s Center and Family Center that assist guests with building resumes, obtaining GEDs, SAT preparation, tutoring, and more.
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