Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) providing "people in the Kansas City area affected by poverty with services and opportunities that encourage self-confidence, meet the needs of today, and provide tools for future self-sufficiency."[1]
| Established | 1963 (61 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) organization |
| Headquarters | Kansas City |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 39°05′10″N 94°37′41″W / 39.0861°N 94.628°W |
| Revenue | 2,660,889 United States dollar (2022) |
| Website | www |
History
editThey were founded in 1963 by a group of ministers and concerned citizens.[2] They are listed with the United Way of Greater Kansas City[3] and other organizations trying to connect people in need with available resources[4] and volunteers with opportunities.[5] They have three main programs: basic needs, housing stabilization, and hunger relief.[6] Housing stabilization includes rent and utility assistance.[7]
In March 2020, early in the pandemic, they reported serving over 700 people some days, a huge jump from 300 families per month.[8] In April 2023 they reported seeing over 100 people each day obtaining food for roughly 10 meals from their pantry, where people "pay" in "points" issued in proportion to their household size. That's up from 30 to 40 people each day.[9] When people "pay" in "points" for groceries they select, there may be less waste than when food recipients are given bags containing random assortments of food.[10] They also serve breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday for those in need.[9]
In the winter of 2022-2023 Cross-Lines helped the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas manage and operate a temporary Severe Cold Weather Overnight Shelter.[11]
Notes
edit- ^ Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Wikidata Q119294047
- ^ Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Inc.: Who we are, Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Wikidata Q119377755
- ^ United Way of Greater Kansas City volunteer & engagement center: Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Wikidata Q119396391
- ^ e.g., Cross-Lines Community Outreach emergency financial assistance., Wikidata Q119396530 and JustServe: Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Wikidata Q119396579
- ^ Uncover KC: Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Inc., Wikidata Q119396659
- ^ Nonprofit Connect: Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Inc, Wikidata Q119396714
- ^ Rent and Utility AssistanceClaimed Programby Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Inc., Wikidata Q119396748
- ^ Sarah Plake (27 March 2020). "Cross-Lines pantry in KCK plays vital role feeding families as need soars". KSHB-TV. Wikidata Q119389674.
- ^ a b Joseph Hennessy (4 April 2023). "Emergency SNAP benefits are being reduced, leaving families concerned about the impact of losing those funds". KCTV. Wikidata Q119378731.
- ^ John Pepitone (30 August 2021). "Community market serves free food to the hungry in grocery setting". WDAF-TV. Wikidata Q119390666.
- ^ "Cities & Counties Launch Cold Weather Housing Plans". Community Voice. 4 December 2022. Wikidata Q119392922.