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City Union Mission http://cumission.org/ City Union Mission: News, Media, Light... City Union Mission:. City Union Mission <info@cumission.org> City Union Mission http://newsite.cumission.org/favicon.ico http://cumission.org/ City Union Mission: News, Media, Light... http://cumission.org/ City Union Mission http://cumission.org/nid697-news_details.htm It's Time to Stuff the Bus! It’s back!  94.9 KCMO, Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} 105.1 JACK FM and KCMO 710 need your help to 'STUFF THE BUS' for City Union Mission! Thanks to the generosity of listeners, every year thousands of fully stocked backpacks are donated to City Union Mission so that the children of Kansas City can start school on the right foot with all the tools they need to be successful! You can help by collecting needed school supplies for all ages or donate $30 to fill a complete backpack for a child in need, please click here to donate now. The supplies that are still needed to fill up all those backpacks are: Kleenex Socks Underwear                                     CURRENT RADIO REMOTES & VAN SCHEDULE : Thursday, July 29th, 1p-3p Wal-Mart -  8301 North Church, Liberty Saturday, July 31st, 6p-8p Wizards Game - Community America Ball Park 94.9 KCMO Thursday, August 5th, 1p-3p Wal-Mart - I-29 and Barry Road, Northland Saturday, August 7th, 10a-12p Wal-Mart - 1000 N.E. Sam Walton Lane, Lee's Summit MO Tax Free weekend - 105.1 Jack FM Thursday, August 12th, 1p-3p Wal-Mart - 600 N.E. Coronado Drive, Blue Springs Saturday, August 14th, 10a-12p Price Chopper - 9717 N. Ash, Kansas City Smart Chicken & 94.9 KCMO Saturday, August 14th, 1p-3p Price Chopper - 16664 W 151st , Olathe Smart Chicken & 94.9 KCMO _________________________ Would your group like to participate in the school supply drive? Churches: E-mail Linda at linda.jeffries@cumission.org or call (816) 474-9380 ext. 1466 Corporations: E-mail Cara at cara.madden@cumission.org or call (816) 474-9390, ext. 1497 _________________________ It's Time to Stuff the Bus! C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid696-news_details.htm Local Pastor Asks His Congregation to Leave it at the Altar During the final week of his teaching series on the Book of Jonah, Associate Pastor for Adult Ministry and Group Life, Tim Overby of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, gave a very inspiring message from Chapter 4.  In each of the 3 services that weekend, Pastor Overby put listeners to a challenge. To their surprise, members were asked to get up and come forward and leave their shoes at the altar. He wanted it to be clear that this was not a "shoe drive", but rather an "act of worship" done by each person if they chose.  By participating, he shared that they were displaying their willingness to put aside their agendas and their comfort and give to the Lord.   One by one members responded, from the youngest to the eldest.  As a result, many shoes were given. Their large donation of shoes will bless church goers in Haiti, where many do not even own a pair of shoes. They will also share this large donation with their local partners, one of which is City Union Mission.  A special thank you to Paster Overby and Pleasant Valley Baptist Church for their generous act of worship. Local Pastor Asks His Congregation to Leave it at the Altar C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid684-news_details.htm Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbeque Bi-Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue, the popular golf tournament is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7, 2010, and funds raised will help the Mission provide food, shelter and life-changing recovery programs.  Registration is at 10 am, with a shotgun start at 12 pm. Click here for brochure. Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbeque Bi-Annual Golf Tournament C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid664-news_details.htm The Mission is on Facebook and Twitter. Join us on Facebook and Twitter.          The Mission is on Facebook and Twitter. C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid695-news_details.htm Can You Make a Difference in a Child's Life? Several schools in the Kansas City School District are not holding regular summer school classes; however, this has presented City Union Mission with a unique opportunity: City Camp. The day camp, held at the Vanderberg Youth Center, is offered to at-risk youth, ages 7-13, living at the Mission’s Family Center or in the surrounding area. Each week, volunteers and staff lead devotions and activities as well as tutor students. City Camp is a safe, clean environment for children who might otherwise spend their days on the streets or at home alone. While most of the weeks have scheduled volunteers to facilitate City Camp, two weeks, July 26-30 and Aug. 8-12, still need volunteers. Now is the perfect time for you or your church to partner with City Union Mission and, using Christian values, help mold youth who might one day lead their communities or churches. “By having volunteers loving on kids with the love of Jesus it reinforces, for them, just how valued each one of them is to Him,” said Linda Jefferies, Church Relations Specialist. “We reach kids that are hurting and uncertain about many things.  We need believers to reinforce the unconditional love of Jesus by expressing His love, and being the hands and feet of our Savior.” Groups of 10-25 or individuals, ages 14 and up, can volunteer.  There are opportunities available for both CORE and High Impact volunteers. As a volunteer, you will have numerous opportunities to display Christ-like values as well as share testimonies of faith.   “It will be a huge blessing to have some church groups here to support us in the upcoming weeks,” said Youth Coordinator Kalie George. For more information about how you can make a difference in Your City and at Your Mission, click here. Can You Make a Difference in a Child's Life? C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid686-news_details.htm 'Ride to The K' to Benefit City Union Mission The Annual Ride to The K will be Saturday, July 17th for the KC Royals vs. Oakland A's game. This year the event will benefit the City Union Mission!  Come join fellow bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts at Kauffman Stadium and help support the poor and homeless of Kansas City. Click here for more details and ticket information. 'Ride to The K' to Benefit City Union Mission C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid692-news_details.htm Youth Groups Brave the Heat to Serve Groups from House to House Ministries, Show-Me Missions and Calvary Temple joined forces last week to do some work outside our CLP and Administration buildings.  It was a HOT day, and we truly appreciate their efforts! Youth Groups Brave the Heat to Serve C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid693-news_details.htm Covenant Chapel VBS Focuses on the Mission   Covenant Chapel's missions focus for their Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS was the City Union Mission.  The children collected pool toys, beach towels and sun screen for City Camp.  In addition, each child who attended VBS raised $3 each for their drive 'Donate Change to Change a Life'.   In an effort to teach the children about serving, each child had the daily challenge of serving around their homes to earn change. The goal was that each child earn $3, enough for the purchase (1) Tot Lot Bible for Camp CUMCITO. The children succeeded!    They also worked during the week making  beautiful bible bags filled with bookmarks, pencil and a WWJD bracelet; decorating water bottles, and praying daily for the children who will be attending our camps this summer!       What an absolutely COOL way to engage children in the work of the ministry we all are blessed to be a part of!           Covenant Chapel VBS Focuses on the Mission C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid694-news_details.htm Youth from Cedar Falls, Iowa Lend a Hand!   A youth group of 10 high school students from St. Patrick's Catholic Church traveled to serve here at the Mission.  They mowed, shoveled mulch, dug footings for retaining walls, and sealed foundations.           It's tiring just thinking of all the work they accomlished!            Thank you St. Patricks! Youth from Cedar Falls, Iowa Lend a Hand! C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid691-news_details.htm Father's Day Celebration (Please be patient while video loads). The fathers in our Christian Life Program are working hard to get back on their feet and reunite with their families.  Although we could not share the happy faces of the children, we can share some of the smiles from our clients on that day!     Father's Day Celebration C U Mission http://cumission.org/light_main.htm City Union Mission - Light Magazine http://cumission.org/ard337-lgt65-light_article.htm From The Executive Director Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Dear Friend, /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}             As many adults in our shelters recall their dysfunctional childhoods—and boys and girls in our youth programs share the realities of their current living situations—they speak of children forced to make adult decisions and of absentee, addicted or “unprotective” parents who either don’t care about their youngsters or don’t know how to keep them safe.           I’m both shocked and saddened when I hear such tragic accounts.  They prompt me to remember my blessings as a child raised in a family where both parents were present, loved God, and truly cared for my needs.  Yet I know that apart from a life-altering relationship with Jesus Christ, man can do horrendous things to other human beings, even their own children.             Some of the most moving words I’ve ever heard came from former Christian Life Program graduate and current staff member Johnny Evans.  In his testimony he says with tears of sadness and joy, “I’m so happy ‘cause I’ve been trying to do it for so long.”  He’s recalling the vast majority of his life spent trying to find happiness and answers apart from Jesus Christ, pursuing what often brought pain to others and only temporary relief from his despair.             Psalm 56:8 speaks of God keeping a record of our tears—even collecting them in a bottle. He truly cares for the overwhelmingly difficult lives of the men, women and children we seek to love every day.  Thank you for loving them through us!                                                                                                                         For His glory, Rev. Daniel J. Doty Executive Director From The Executive Director C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard338-lgt65-light_article.htm Looking for a Way to Connect? City Union is blessed with scores of adults and youth—along with groups from churches and businesses—who want to connect with our community by serving as Mission volunteers.  To make the application process quick and convenient for our growing number of Mission partners, we’ve taken it online.  If you’d like to volunteer, visit www.cityunionmission.org and click on the green VOLUNTEER button.  You’ll find a list of available opportunities, as well as a link to the online application process.  Applications are reviewed once a week and you should hear back from our volunteer coordinator within 10 days!  Thank you for serving with us! Looking for a Way to Connect? C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard339-lgt65-light_article.htm Grandson Is Inspiration for Breaking a Tragic Cycle Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:11.0pt;"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-"Times New Roman";} Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:11.0pt;"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-"Times New Roman";}                       “My grandson is what brought me to the Mission,” says Dennise, who has been caring for Michael—now 4—since her daughter went to prison two years ago. “I didn’t want the same things to happen to him that I’d done to my daughter and my parents had done to me.”             Dennise remembers getting high and drunk with her mother in grade school. Sadly, that wasn’t the only heartbreaking situation she faced at home. “I’d watch my dad shoot up. Then he’d beat my mom and leave.” He abused his young daughter sexually, too. Eventually Dennise’s parents split up and left her and her siblings with their grandparents.             As an adult, Dennise continued her drug use and started running—from herself, from her children and from the tragedies she faced as a child. “Like my mom, I just kept feeding myself drugs and running from my failures and past hurts.” Dennise’s daughter continued the pattern of substance abuse and crime, and like her grandparents, Dennise found herself with young Michael. She was still using drugs when Michael came to live with her. There were no lights in her tiny apartment and only cold running water. She begged for food for Michael from neighbors and relatives. “It was so hard on him—it brought me to the bottom,” she recalls with tears in her eyes. She knew Michael was the family’s only hope to break the cycle. But she had to make changes in her own life first.             Dennise and Michael came to City Union Mission’s Family Shelter in April 2009, and she entered our New Life Program. “The Mission has helped me so much—from my health and my inner-self to decision-making and caring for my grandson—and to know that everything I’m learning comes from the Bible!” Today she’s graduated from our program, is working on her GED and has applied for housing. Michael has blossomed in the Mission’s stable and loving environment and will start Kindergarten in the fall. Dennise believes coming to the Mission is God’s plan to end her family’s vicious cycle. “I’m praying this will be a changing point for my grandson and my daughter, too,” she says, with tears of joy! Grandson Is Inspiration for Breaking a Tragic Cycle C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard340-lgt65-light_article.htm Filling Hungry Bodies and Souls Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:11.0pt;"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-"Times New Roman";}                        “I cook from my heart and I love to see people eat. That’s why God put me here,” says City Union Mission Cook Mary Sturgeon. Mary prepares breakfast and lunch—more than 300 meals daily—for the guests in our Men’s Emergency Shelter. And in keeping with the Mission’s heart-healthy objective to minister physically as well as spiritually, she does her best to provide a menu that is balanced and nutritious.             This might be a challenge for cooks in some kitchens where, like City Union Mission, much of the food is donated. But Mary, a country girl who’s been cooking all her life, takes pleasure in finding creative ways to prepare wholesome meals. “For example, we get a lot of ribs: I make rib stew, ribs and rice, and barbecued ribs. For each meal, I try to provide meat, a green vegetable and a starch. We try to have bananas or apples or a fruit cup every morning. I work with what I have to make sure these men have enough to eat and that it’s presentable and tasteful.” And when she sees the expressions on the men’s faces when they see what she’s cooked up, she knows her work is good.             But filling hungry bodies isn’t the only part of Mary’s job that brings her satisfaction, she also fills hungry souls. She is assisted in the kitchen by shelter residents, and she opens her heart to them. “When the men come in the morning, they’re happy to see me. I ask them how they’re doing. I want to make them feel worthy—give them self-esteem.”              City Union Mission is grateful for Mary’s passion for preparing healthy menus and for the wholesome food donated by so many caring individuals and organizations that allows us to keep our meal costs low. Filling Hungry Bodies and Souls C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard341-lgt65-light_article.htm Strategic Teams Plan for the Future Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:11.0pt;"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-"Times New Roman";} Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:11.0pt;"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-"Times New Roman";}                         Our City Union Mission administration and staff not only work hard to stay on top of the changing needs of the men, women and children we serve, we also plan proactively to stay ahead of them. For nearly a decade, strategic teams made up of representatives from every area of the Mission have been meeting regularly to assess trends and needs in the city, evaluate our programs and develop opportunities to improve our services in support of our mission and vision.             For example, the Bible says our bodies are members of Christ (1 Corinthians 6:15)—and building a healthy body is a major component of building and maintaining a stable life. So one area under consideration today is a shift toward more heart-healthy living. Not only does this encompass the food served in our facilities, but also the educational programs we offer residents in our long-term recovery programs. We want to provide these committed individuals with options for proper diet, exercise and weight management while they’re in our care and also teach them how to make appropriate choices to maintain good health when they’re on their own.             Over the years, recommendations from our strategic teams have also led to new practices to identify and remedy wasted resources; a system to ensure consistent scheduled maintenance of all Mission facilities; a study to identify ways to improve client recidivism rates and dozens of other initiatives to improve our outreach and client outcomes.             The Mission is grateful to the men and women who have made their commitment to the work of these strategic teams a priority in addition to their everyday responsibilities. Their efforts enable Your Mission to serve the hungry, homeless and poor of Your City as effectively and efficiently as possible. Strategic Teams Plan for the Future C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard342-lgt65-light_article.htm Kids Help Kids at "Bring Your Child to Work Day" Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:11.0pt;"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-"Times New Roman";}            Employees of Assurant Employee Benefits and their children celebrated “Bring Your Child to Work Day” by stuffing more than 1,000 backpacks with school supplies for City Union Mission. The backpacks and materials were donated by the employees themselves, and Assurant provided large pallet boxes to transport the final products to the Mission. The children also held a bake sale, and the proceeds were matched by the company, netting an additional $200 for the Mission. Volunteers from the company will be on hand for the distribution of the backpacks to needy youngsters during the Mission’s Stuff the Bus event in August.             “Our employees have big hearts,” says Jonna Kaiser, who organized the project for Assurant. “And we want to instill in our kids how blessed they are that, for example, they get to pick out their own backpacks and school supplies.” City Union Mission is grateful for the company’s generosity and the inspiring example they set for other businesses in the community that want to get involved. Kids Help Kids at "Bring Your Child to Work Day" C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard343-lgt65-light_article.htm Cricket Communications and Christmas in October Provide a Mission "Makeover" Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:10.0pt;"Times New Roman","serif";}                       Christmas came early for parents and children in City Union Mission’s Family Shelter. In April, Cricket Communications, in conjunction with Christmas in October, spent the day painting, planting, mulching and landscaping to increase the comfort, safety and functionality of the Family Shelter’s Rainbow Room (common gathering area) and playground. The contributions of money, materials and manpower included: Installing $5,000 worth of rubber crumb mulch around our outdoor playground equipment Building, installing and replacing picnic tables and benches Planting $20,000 worth of trees—donated by Hermes Landscaping Painting, installing high-efficiency lighting and replacing the chalkboard in the Rainbow Room             “We’re amazed by the generosity of these two organizations who made this ‘makeover’ possible,” says City Union Mission Executive Director Dan Doty. “There are simply no words to describe the joy in the eyes of our families as they realize how much others care about them.”  “We’ve really enjoyed our partnership with City Union Mission and Christmas in October,” says Jennifer Sanborn, area marketing manager for Cricket Communications. “Both of these organizations are so very important to the Kansas City community." Cricket Communications and Christmas in October Provide a Mission "Makeover" C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard344-lgt65-light_article.htm VBS is all about KIDS! Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:10.0pt;"Times New Roman","serif";}             Vacation Bible School has always been about children. But at Gashland Presbyterian Church and Covenant Chapel, it’s now about K.I.D.S.—Kids In Divine Service! Both churches have shifted their VBS curriculums away from what the children get in the form of crafts, games and treats to what they can give through outreach here in our community. This year their focus is on City Union Mission.              For example, “they’ll learn how the Mission began and hear about people who have been helped and how volunteers can make an impact,” says Shawna Ketter, VBS coordinator for Covenant Chapel. “We’ll use Bible stories to introduce the Mission and how its programs are biblically based,” explains Paula O’Hara, Children’s Director at Gashland Presbyterian. Both groups will also take on projects including painting and sanding new bed frames for the Mission shelters, as well as raising money for mattresses and collecting items like swimsuits, sunscreen and towels for the disadvantaged youngsters who will attend Camp CUMCITO.             “Now there is a real purpose to what they’re doing in VBS. We’re here to do more than entertain,” says Dave, and Shawna agrees: “We want children to learn there are needs in our community and how they can meet those needs—how they can be like Jesus. On the last day we’ll encourage them to continue to share their own faith and to put that faith into action.”     VBS is all about KIDS! C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard345-lgt65-light_article.htm Bikers Ride for the Homeless Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:10.0pt;"Times New Roman","serif";}                         Nearly 500 motorcycle enthusiasts raised almost $21,000 in support of City Union Mission’s programs and services at the 21st annual Bikers With a Mission (BWAM) Run for the Homeless benefit ride on May 2. Funds raised through the event are not included in City Union Mission's annual budget and will go to help clients with emergency needs such as utility assistance, bus tokens, medications, baby formula and eyeglasses. Since its inception, the event has raised $561,373.              Glenn and JoAnn Hicks were awarded two round-trip tickets provided by Midwest Airlines for securing the largest amount of pledges. Jim Buchner received a custom-made knife donated by Bill Miller of W.M. Knives, Warsaw, Missouri, for second place.              City Union Mission thanks all the riders who participated and sponsors who donated prizes and made other contributions. Visit www.cityunionmission.org for more details and photos from the 2010 ride. Mark your calendar for next year’s ride on May 1, 2011. Bikers Ride for the Homeless C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard348-lgt65-light_article.htm Can You Adopt a Day? Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:10.0pt;"Times New Roman","serif";}             Demands for our services don’t decline during the summer, but donations usually do. So we’re asking compassionate friends like you to “adopt a day” to help a hurting soul.              Due to the generosity of many churches, businesses and individuals providing in-kind gifts that alleviate budgeted needs, we can offer food, shelter and other services—to thousands of people each year—at a cost that would otherwise be much greater. The Mission spends only about $16.30 to provide one child or adult with emergency services for a day and only $29.87 per person per day to care for the men, women and families in our long-term recovery programs. For this small amount, we offer life essentials and medical care, as well as Christian counseling, education, job training—and so much more!                   Your small investment will bring a big return: The homeless will find food, shelter and opportunities to live productive lives. Please send a gift today in the envelope provided, or donate online at www.cityunionmission.org. Your generosity is such a blessing! Can You Adopt a Day? C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard347-lgt65-light_article.htm What's Happening at the Mission? 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C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard346-lgt65-light_article.htm Calendar of Events Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:10.0pt;"Times New Roman","serif";} Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:10.0pt;"Times New Roman","serif";} City Union Mission Golf Classic, September 7       Tee-off to help the homeless! Sponsored by Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue, the popular tournament is scheduled for September 7 at Creekmoor Golf Club, and funds raised will help the Mission provide food, shelter and life-changing recovery programs. For participant and sponsor information, contact Joe Taylor at (816) 305-4088 or jostyalo@pga.com.   Stuff the Bus, July 19 – August 14       For families struggling to keep food on the table and a roof overhead, there’s simply no money to spare for school supplies and clothing. That’s why City Union Mission and 94.9 KCMO will once again team up to Stuff the Bus, our annual drive to provide more than 1,800 disadvantaged children with the supplies they need for school—most urgently, Kleenex, socks and underwear! For information on volunteer opportunities and a list of all items needed, visit www.cityunionmission.org. Listen to 94.9 KCMO or log on to www.949kcmo.com for upcoming remotes and drop-off locations. Calendar of Events C U Mission http://cumission.org/Tune_Radio.htm City Union Mission - Media Programs http://cumission.org/mid60-MediaDetails.htm Church Ambassador Testimony Part One Hear what one Church Ambassador has to say about serving at City Union Mission - Part One. Church Ambassador Testimony Part One C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid61-MediaDetails.htm Church Ambassador Testimony Part Two Enjoy the second part of George Wall's testimony about why he serves as a Church Ambassador for City Union Mission.  Church Ambassador Testimony Part Two C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid56-MediaDetails.htm Royals Serve Thanksgiving Dinner at the Mission This day is the way the Royals want to say Happy Thanksgiving to all of the people...We want to give a big hug to all the people... Royals Serve Thanksgiving Dinner at the Mission C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid57-MediaDetails.htm Royals Celebrate Thanksgiving I come from this neighorhood... Royals Celebrate Thanksgiving C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid58-MediaDetails.htm Royals Associates I'm higly motivated after what I've seen here... Royals Associates C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid59-MediaDetails.htm Royals Serve at Mission I'll be back... Royals Serve at Mission C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid55-MediaDetails.htm School Distribution Day 2008 School Distribution Day is always fun! Hear what these moms and their kids have to say. School Distribution Day 2008 C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid50-MediaDetails.htm 90 Dollars for 90 Days Dennis Chapman talks with Ken Monroe of Bott Broadcasting about City Union Mission's summer campaign, 90 Dollars for 90 Days!  90 Dollars for 90 Days C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid51-MediaDetails.htm Caring for KC Part 1 Caring for KC's host, Jim Cunningham, interviews Dennis Chapman, City Union Mission's Associate Executive Director of Development, about the increase in demand for services along with a troubling decrease in donations. Caring for KC Part 1 C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid52-MediaDetails.htm Caring for KC Part 2 Part 2 of the interview with Dennis Chapman... Caring for KC Part 2 C U Mission