Originally by: Kelli Peltier, Grant Flanders/Fox 4 KC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

Shelter KC is a local non-profit and rescue mission providing emergency shelter and recovery services for more than 100 men and women across the metro.
“Those folks that are out there often they have an undiagnosed mental health issue, there’s addiction in their lives,” said Shelter KC executive director, Eric Burger. “There are just things that are out of control.”
This weekend, volunteers are providing even more resources for Christmas. They’re giving away winter jackets and boots, a warm dinner and a community they otherwise wouldn’t have.
“To provide that environment that in that moment you’re safe, in that moment we can say you are not forgotten, we can share the hope of Christmas,” said Burger.
Those in the non-profit’s recovery program make food to provide a Christmas dinner to others in need, and a candlelight ceremony, reminding them they’re not alone.
“People who don’t have family are singing ‘Silent Night’ together with volunteers,” Burger mentioned. “In that moment, we are family.”
More about Shelter KC:
We are helping Kansas City’s homeless men and women experience freedom from the past and hope for the future. We believe the love of Jesus Christ changes lives. We see it happen here every day.
Established in 1950, it’s been our mission to serve people in need. Whether they turn to us because of bad choices, bad breaks — or both — we welcome those who are poor, homeless, hungry and hurting into our doors.
At Shelter KC, our clients eat good food and find safe shelter, comfortable beds and clean facilities. It’s our priority to treat each man and woman with dignity. Additional services include case management, a recovery program, job and life skills training through educational services and the opportunity to participate in our social enterprise program. Learn more about all of our ministry services.