The weather this April was ALL over the place, but that didn’t stop us! We served 9 clients this month and loved every minute. Here’s a list of who we helped. Carla Klausner: She needed a ramp in her garage. We relocated the materials from another project that we deconstructed. Robert Francis: Robert needed steps in his garage so he …
Our History
HopeBUILDERS was founded in 2000 by a group of local volunteers with a passion for improving the lives of people in need across Kansas City. With a desire to use their construction-related skills to help others, the founders organized volunteers from six local churches and completed the first home repair project in October 2000. Today, HopeBUILDERS’ continues with its mission …
Our Incredible Partners
We are proud, and very blessed, to partner with various organizations in the community who help support our mission by providing volunteers, equipment, or funding. Here’s a look at all those incredible groups: AIA (American Institute of Architects) Kansas City Anthony Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Blessings Abound Thrift Store BNIM Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Centurions Catholic Heart Workcamp Church …
Our Programs: We Do More Than Just Ramps
Although most people know us for the accessibility ramps we build for those in need, HopeBUILDERS does much more. We also help our clients in the Kansas City Metro with accessibility modifications, critical home repairs and bathroom upgrades. Accessibility Modifications: Accessibility modifications can include: door widening, handrail placement, flooring repairs, etc. These are impactful renovations that can increase an individual’s …
Alternative Ways to Support HopeBUILDERS
As the only non-profit that works year-round to provide accessibility modifications and home repairs to the entire Kansas City Metro area, our client list is constantly growing. We have accomplished a lot this past year, but there are more people who need our help. There are many ways you can support HopeBUILDERS other than regularly volunteering on workdays. Check out …
What is a Mega Ramp?
On December 6th, HopeBUILDERS will take on an exciting four-day project, Mega Ramp III. So, what exactly is a Mega Ramp? Read on to find out… “Mega Ramp” is a term we created for ramps that are, you guessed it, really big. We give this term to ramps that are over 100 ft long. Our Mega Ramps are what set us …
HopeBUILDERS Takes Part in #GivingTuesday
On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, charities, families, businesses, communities and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving. On this day, we celebrate #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday has become a global movement of giving to kick off the holiday season. We have two days for getting deals – Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On …
Where Do We Get Our Funding?
Many Kansas City residents may have heard of the work HopeBUILDERS does, but some may wonder where we get the funding to help clients needing assistance. Variety of Sources The fundraising HopeBUILDERS receives comes from a variety of sources. A large chunk of fundraising is from individual donations. Since the organization has been around for 17 years, a large database …
How Do Clients Find HopeBUILDERS?
Many Kansas City residents may have heard of HopeBUILDERS, but some may wonder who we are, what we do, and how we find our clients. Who We Are HopeBUILDERS is a locally-formed, independent, non-profit group working to help disadvantaged people maintain or repair their homes. We generally consider “disadvantaged” to mean elderly or those with disabilities, but sometimes this may …
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