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CSL, Mid-Continent Public Library, Fort Osage, and Comcast Team Up
Introducing a public benefit project between CSL, Fort Osage School District, and Mid-Continent Public Library.
Celebrating a Major Milestone in Asset Development
Hard work will get people ahead, but the road to economic opportunities is supported when families have goals, and the opportunity to develop assets along the way.
CSL Doubles Down on Workforce Development
CSL is doubling down on workforce development by expending more resources to connect our neighbors to better career opportunities.
CSL - Appearing in Different Shapes and Sizes
The CSL of the future must be adaptable to different environments, and must always be looking for innovative ways to connect with families.
CSL Helps Steward Neighborhood Dinner
CSL is grateful that Stone Church has placed its trust in us to steward this community asset for the next generation.
CSL Entrusted with New Grant to House Homeless Veterans
After we were awarded the opportunity to expand our work, we became aware of 10 Veterans at risk of losing their housing in the Kansas City area. The timing was perfect for us to intercede and bring these Veterans under our new contract.
81 Days Until...
or our CSL locations, the Christmas season begins in full swing the Monday after our Luminous Gala (Monday, November 5).
An Update on CSL's Major Accountabilities and the FSS Program at Hawthorne Place Apartments
It’s important that we provide you, our supporters and neighbors, updates on our work, and more importantly, updates on our outcomes.
Reasonable Loans Help Move Families Forward
I want to keep you apprised of our work that provides alternative loans to families that would otherwise turn to toxic lending operations.
Keeping Kids Stable and Thriving
The Family Stability Initiative is a way to help us a build a stronger community. As communities, we need to look for ways to make sure that families feel invested and connected, and will fight to stay in place.
Thanks to our 60 Days of Summer Collection Partners!
In the next 60 days, we hope to place 60 barrels at businesses, churches, and other locations across the metro to collect school supplies, backpacks, and tennis shoe donations for this year's Back to School Fairs.
BlendWell Community Cafe
We can't wait to celebrate the grand-opening of BlendWell in late July. Stay tuned for news and updates!
Stewardship Capital: Giving Back Brings Fulfillment
Community Services League is proud to partner with Stewardship Capital for the second consecutive year as the Presenting Sponsor of Ooh! Stewardship Capital and its employees are steadfast champions of philanthropy in Eastern Jackson County, and great supporters of the work we do for our neighbors in poverty.
Education: A Pathway Out of Poverty
Personal development that gives capacity for growth is what will lift poor families out of poverty and towards self-sufficiency.
Blue Springs and Independence Look at Use Tax as Means to Keep Local Jobs and Strengthen City Service
As one of the largest workforce development/job placement providers in our area, we have to be tuned in to who is growing, what skills are needed, and much more.
Commemorating the First Anniversary of the Oak Grove Tornado
May we never forget our neighbors' struggles and hardship, but may we also never forget that in the face of adversity, a community can come together and overcome anything.
Economic Development = Community Development in Fairmount/Sugar Creek
Once open, we envision a vibrant community hot spot. It will be a place to seek and find community, job opportunities, social outlets, a caring coach, and much more.
Announcing the Dr. Cliff and Patty Mohn Early Education Initiative at CSL
Education is the way out of poverty for families, and kids must have early education opportunities to be prepared for school.
Workforce Development as THE Pathway Out of Poverty
Through partnerships, we're creating a system that supports training or retraining for unemployed or under-employed adults.
A New Day at Hawthorne Place Apartments
Thanks to your support, CSL has opened its 11th location inside of Hawthorne Place Apartments in Independence. This location takes a focused approach to helping families build assets and wealth, thanks to unique partnerships.

