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Stories That Move Us Forward.
Behind every milestone is a story of determination, opportunity, and community. Discover how neighbors are building brighter futures with support from people like you.
CSL Announces the Departure of Amber Bauer, VP of Housing Services
It is with mixed emotion I am reaching out today to let you know that our colleague, Amber Bauer, CSL’s Vice President of Housing Services, is taking on a new and exciting role with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness (GKCCEH).
Bottom Line: Families Are Still Struggling
We must provide basic needs, like food, medicine, shelter, and other essentials. We are also focused on how we make tomorrow brighter by providing access to jobs or training programs.
CSL Launches "Strong Kids & Families" Summer Feeding Initiative
This summer more than ever, we need to help keep kids and families strong and move towards recovery. To that end, we will continue drive-thru feeding programs at all 10 CSL feeding sites until significant restrictions are lifted.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Your support and collaboration has provided the fuel to make program expansion happen.
CSL and NASB Launch “Next Step KC: Home”
The addition of a loan product to support improved housing situations provides a supply of assistance that can be replenished as borrowers make their payments.
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.

