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"There is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation than for bread."
-Mother Teresa
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2013 GOALIn the last three years we have worked very hard to create an approach to the work we do that is both innovative and impactful. We are now reaching the point where we intend to shift our focus from building to sustaining our programs. This will be achieved through the creation of a standardized intervention service model (based on the highly individualized techniques we have employed thus far), the redistribution of workload more evenly over a larger pool of individuals, and the exploration of innovative, self-sustaining funding streams.Read an evaluation of AHH: Dynamic Case Management and Grassroots Service Coordination: A Program Evaluation Report for Artists Helping the Homeless
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| Sculpture in the Saint Luke's Healing Garden |
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Artists Helping The Homeless (AHH) is a non-profit 501c3 public charity organization that seeks to reduce the need and cost of homeless care in several ways. The Be The Change Program provides transportation and assistance in accessing resources to get off the street. Two meal programs, one in Kansas City, another in Olathe, each serve one night a week. Our goal is to serve the homeless in their environment, a setting more comfortable to them. We view each outreach experience with our clients as an opportunity to build relationships and nuture trust.
AHH has adopted a collective impact model to drive our efforts. The collective is comprised of people, agencies, and organizations who have a vested interest in the problem of homelessness. They share their unique talents and skills to greatly increase the positive impact we can have on the homeless population. The collective contributes in any number of ways, through technical advice, staffing, meal service and food, in-kind support, and funding.
Our strong network of dedicated homeless services organizations and agencies in Kansas City allows us to fulfill our mission, which is to close gaps in the system and provide a smooth experience for those needing assistance. Closing these gaps in the system has proven to increase agencies' effectiveness and efficiency (in time and cost), and greatly improve the access to services for the homeless.
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| Be The Change Sculpture at D W Newcomer Photo by Joseph Maino |
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Meals served as of Jan. 31, 2013: 15,401
Meals served by Johnson County Food Ministry as of Jan. 31, 2013: 51,533
Meals served for Kato House as of Jan. 31, 2013: 14,772
Total Meals Served as of Jan. 31, 2013: 81,706
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| Many Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors |
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| Many Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors |
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| Many Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors |
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| Many thanks to our corporate sponsor |
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| Many thanks to our Corporate Sponsors |
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FOR DONATIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR SITE AT
THE GREATER KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION FOR MORE DETAILS
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Statistical Highlights through December 2012
- 17,473 van trips to work with 2,373 individuals
- Helped shelter 1,860 people for 35,051 nights
- 30,124 nights arranged with partner
- 4,927 nights provided directly
- Enrolled 321 individuals in Detox services
- Assisted 101 chronic homeless into full or transitional reintegration
- $4,375,000 saved in ambulance, hospital, police, and judicial fees
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| Listen: KCUR Helping The Homeless One Ride At A Time |
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St. Lukes' Hospital and AHH are collaborating to address issues of
the homeless in the Plaza/Westport area.
This Van will be in the area at night from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. to provide area homeless a place to go for
* Warmth
* Food
* Clothing
* Supplies
* Assistance
* Transportation
* Youth Outreach
The Van is an extension of services AHH provides to help both those on the street and those wanting to get off the street. Working with area agencies, churches and organizations the last two years, AHH has helped homeless off the street and helped others avoid being on it.
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