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Wealth and Asset Development Leads to Homeownership
For far too long, in our collective anti-poverty work, we have ignored the power of building wealth and assets for poverty families to have economic mobility. It is time that this work around wealth- and asset-building become the norm, and not the exception.
CSL Announces Major Housing Expansion
The expansion is a direct result of CSL’s outstanding work in administering other HUD program dollars that has led to positive outcomes in our community.
Just Being Here
Whether it’s a stranger passing through, or our next door neighbor, thank you for making sure that CSL is continuing its 103 years of work – being here when people need us.
CSL Acquires Next Step KC to Grow Small-Dollar Lending Initiative
CSL is in the proverbial driver's seat as the regional leader in small-dollar lending efforts
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.

