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Church & Ministry
Bikers with a Mission supports homeless effort
City Union Mission will celebrate the 32nd anniversary of their signature fundraiser, Bikers with a Mission (BWAM) Benefit Ride, on Saturday, July…
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How people end up living at airports for months or … years
Are people really living in airports? In January, local authorities arrested a 36-year-old man named Aditya Singh after he had…
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Travel
Kansas City looking for community partners to tackle homeless issues
The city of Kansas City has announced several new initiatives to address the homeless crisis. They include repurposing vacant homes…
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Travel
After homeless man robbed company twice, owner responds with mercy
After being robbed twice by a homeless man, John Paul Cates opted for mercy instead of prosecution. A Surveillance camera…
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Next Generation
Movie ‘Bobbi Jo: Under the Influence’ has multiple Kansas City connections
The recently released documentary “Bobbi Jo: Under the Influence” (available through video on demand and DVD) provides a no-holds-barred account…
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Travel
Local agencies seek solutions to help homeless
Local agencies that serve the homeless are bracing for a challenging start to the new year. The $900 billion congressional…
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Travel
Secretary Ben Carson launches new federal effort with faith groups to end homelessness
Can the federal government effectively work with faith organizations to tackle the most pressing issues in society? Yes, according to…
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City Union Mission partners with Swope Health to test homeless for Covid-19
All 94 individuals living in City Union Mission‘s long-term homeless facility have tested negative for Covid-19. That’s good news for…
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Oakland City councilwoman: house homeless on cruise ships
Should cruise ships now host the homeless? From New York to Los Angeles to San Francisco, streets are filled with…
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Church & Ministry
Chiefs work to help area people who are food insecure
The Kansas City Chiefs are once again stepping in to help area residents who are food insecure. Latest statistics find…
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