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.

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.

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 is in the proverbial driver's seat as the regional leader in small-dollar lending efforts

Introducing a public benefit project between CSL, Fort Osage School District, and Mid-Continent Public Library.

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 is doubling down on workforce development by expending more resources to connect our neighbors to better career opportunities.

The CSL of the future must be adaptable to different environments, and must always be looking for innovative ways to connect with families.

CSL is grateful that Stone Church has placed its trust in us to steward this community asset for the next generation.

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.

or our CSL locations, the Christmas season begins in full swing the Monday after our Luminous Gala (Monday, November 5).

It’s important that we provide you, our supporters and neighbors, updates on our work, and more importantly, updates on our outcomes.

I want to keep you apprised of our work that provides alternative loans to families that would otherwise turn to toxic lending operations.

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.

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.

We can't wait to celebrate the grand-opening of BlendWell in late July. Stay tuned for news and updates!

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.

Personal development that gives capacity for growth is what will lift poor families out of poverty and towards self-sufficiency.

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.

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.