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- EIN 43-1307672
- 816.453.6011
- 6101 N Chestnut Ave Gladstone MO 64119 USA
- www.alkc.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Community Service Clubs, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Thrift Shops
Mission: Assistance League of Kansas City (ALKC) is a chapter of National Assistance League and our mission is to transform the lives of children and adults through community programs. Our philanthropic program s are developed, funded and operated by dedicated volunteers and community partners. ALKC has served those in need since 1982. ALKC's programs provide new and appropriate school clothing, health kits, new books, backpacks, school supplies and other necessities for children and students in need, teach safety skills to elementary age students, supply teddy bears to comfort children in crisis, provide clothing to women and men who are victims of sexual assault, support seniors in area nursing homes and provide clothing for individuals who are entering or re-entering the job market.
Results: Assistance League of Kansas City has more than 350 member volunteers who contributed over 64,400 volunteer hours to serve more than 21,100 children, adults and seniors in 2018-2019. There are no paid employees. Eighty percent of funds were returned to the community through our philanthropic programs.
Target demographics: transform the lives of children and adults through community programs.
Direct beneficiaries per year: During 2018-2019 , over 21,100 children, students and adults were served by our diverse community-based philanthropic programs.
Geographic areas served: the Kansas City area
Programs: Operation School Bell, Operation Child In Need, Assault Survivor Kits, Operation Celebration, I'm In Charge, Operation Hug, Senior Outreach Service and Best Foot Forward.