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 …
The Ross Family
This Saturday HopeBUILDERS is partnering with The Whole Person to complete a bathroom modification for a very well deserving family. The Ross family have 16 dependents; either adopted, foster or biological children. They have adopted Tyler, who has severe Cerebral Palsy and requires 24 hour care. Their home does not have a handicap accessible bathroom, so they currently use a …
March Projects
March was a busy month for us at HopeBUILDERS! We served 13 clients, through either ramp construction or completing critical home repairs. Here’s who we helped this month: Carla S. from KCMO: Carla needed a ramp for her four-year-old grandson with Cerebral Palsy from her front porch to the sidewalk. The project was funded by Variety KC and completed with …
Volunteer Spotlight- Rick R.
Meet Rick, this month’s featured volunteer! Rick has been involved with HopeBUILDERS for many years and we are thankful for his hard work. Read below to find out more about Rick and his experience with us. How and when did you get involved with HopeBUILDERS? I started with HopeBUILDER’s five years ago. I had just retired and was doing a …
Volunteer Spotlight – Dawn K.
Meet Dawn, this month’s featured volunteer. Dawn has been involved with HopeBUILDERS for several years and we are thankful for her dedication to our organization and our mission. Continue reading to learn a little bit more about Dawn. How long have you volunteered with HopeBUILDERS? I have served on the Board of Trustees for 8 years. What are some of …
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 …
Watch: HopeBUILDERS Completes Third Mega Ramp
Last December, HopeBUILDERS partnered with The Whole Person to complete our third “Mega Ramp.“ In case you missed it, watch the video that highlights the client, volunteers and all the hard work that went into completing this 160-foot long ramp that took four days to complete. With this new ramp, the client’s wife will finally be able to come home after a long …
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 …