Help Wanted: Intake Coordinator Volunteer Position

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Volunteer Intake Coordinators serve as an initial point of contact with prospective clients. Key Responsibilities: Contact prospective clients to screen for eligibility. We will provide an email address and virtual phone system. Calls can be made at your convenience, including evenings and weekends. Add and update records in the client database. Mail or email follow-up information(mailing supplies provided; using your …

Great Expectations!

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2021 was a great year for HopeBUILDERS. As the pandemic lingered, our goal was to complete 125 projects. Under the circumstances, it was a lofty goal, but by the end of the year, we completed a record 208 projects for 109 households and impacted 194 lives. This year, we plan to do even more! It is amazing to think about how HopeBUILDERS …

Meet Jeff Kristenson

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Hi, my name is Jeff Kristenson and I am excited to join HopeBUILDERS as the new Executive Director. All my life, I have desired a career that allows me to build relationships and improve the quality of life for as many people as possible. After college, I intended to study law and pursue a career in public service but my …

EWMC Project Story

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Recently, HopeBUILDERS partnered with the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus of Kansas City to provide Birdie with critical home repairs. This included rewiring security lights and other electrical work. Her security lights now make her feel safer at night instead of posing a fire hazard.  Birdie’s home is filled with photos of her family. Each picture comes with a story. Some …

Meet Our New Board Members!

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HopeBUILDERS is pleased to introduce two of our newest Board members.  Maria Porta with Capitol Federal joined the board in January 2021 and Jabbar Wesley with Spire Inc. joined the board in March 2021. Please read more about them below! Maria Porta, Capitol Federal Can you tell us a little about yourself? I am a Community Development Specialist with Capitol …

Spring Update March 2021

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March 16, 2021 Below is a peek behind the scenes to see what’s been going on with HopeBUILDERS so far this year! 2021 Projects As always in January and February, our work is subject to weather. We postponed several projects this year due to the cold, but we haven’t let that stop us completely! Weather permitting, we’ve been at work already this …

Volunteer Spotlight – Meet Suzanne!

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In 2016, Suzanne went to her first ramp build with HopeBUILDERS and has been hooked ever since! Suzanne has volunteered over 200 hours with us doing everything from bathroom demos to ramp builds to maintaining our client database. HopeBUILDERS is a great fit for Suzanne because it combines her passion for helping others with her interest in home repair. She …

Our Critical Need in 2021: YOU

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Did you know that more than 100,000 older adults and individuals living with disabilities in the Kansas City area are confined to homes that put their health and safety at risk every day?  At HopeBUILDERS, we see this need every day as we receive requests for assistance from the community. Our most significant need in order to serve more people in …

2020: Significant Impact Despite It All

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At HopeBUILDERS, we are celebrating the incredible IMPACT your support has allowed us to have in the community this year – despite all of the challenges of 2020. Thank you for making a difference! In 2020, we modified our plans for the year to continue to meet the needs of older adults and people living with disabilities in the Kansas …