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City Union Mission http://cumission.org/ City Union Mission: News, Media, Light... City Union Mission:. City Union Mission <info@cumission.org> City Union Mission http://newsite.cumission.org/favicon.ico http://cumission.org/ City Union Mission: News, Media, Light... http://cumission.org/ City Union Mission http://cumission.org/nid520-news_details.htm City Union Mission - Last Week Camp CUMCITO Teen Boys Camp (ages 13-16).07/28/2008Camp CUMCITO Teen Boys’ Camp, for ages 13 through 16, is from Monday, July 28th through Saturday, August 2nd. at our Campground in Warsaw, MO.  Buses will leave City Union Mission’s Family Center, located at 1310 Wabash, KCMO, by 9:30am.   City Union Mission - Last Week C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid518-news_details.htm Christian Life Center The Christian Life Center opened its doors the end of March affording more men the opportunity for real restoration! We hope you enjoy our virtual tour of this wonderful buillding. The Learning Center, class rooms, counseling services, exercise room and more are all located on the first floor. The men's dorms are on the second floor, along with the Library and laundry faciities. If you'd like more information about the "Green" aspect of the building, please click here. Christian Life Center C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid519-news_details.htm Five Ways to Maximize Your Gift Planning What pulls your heartstrings?  Urban kids getting a chance to spend a week at camp?  Homeless people being fed, sheltered and given new hope?  City Union Mission has established five unique funds that allow you to designate your gifts to those areas that most touch your heart, ensuring the Mission has the resources it needs to help the poor and homeless long into the future. The Vanderberg Ministry Foundation is an endowment that will carry on the ministry to Kansas City’s poor and homeless by allowing City Union Mission to launch or expand their ministries, and support costs that would not be covered by the general fund. The Capital Legacy Foundation will address special capital projects aimed at expanding and improving City Union Mission’s shelters and programs. The Staff Education and Advancement Fund will allow us to meet training goals and employment needs of the future. The Children’s Scholarship Fund helps meet the needs of poor and homeless children by sending them to Camp CUMCITO. The Christian Life Scholarship Fund will help provide scholarship assistance for CLP and NLP graduates who wish to attend Bible college. Discover how to leave a legacy for the Mission through our new foundations without reducing your regular gifts.  Please contact Director of Development Dennis Chapman at (816) 474-9380, ext. 1476, or e-mail Dennisc@cumission.org. Five Ways to Maximize Your Gift Planning C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid516-news_details.htm We're Green! City Union Mission's new Christian Life Center, a 26,000 square foot facility, was completed June, 2008 at the cost of $6.7 million. "The new facility is all paid for thanks to our generous donors. Because this building has the capacity for 100 men, double what we were able to accomodate in the past we'll be able to help restore more men's lives. And the "green" aspect of the building reflects that committment  to restoration," said Dan Doty, Executive Director.   Rain falls in the urban environment onto mostly impervious surfaces, such as, building roofs, parking lots, streets and sidewalks and is historically collected, channelized and diverted into piped stormwater systems that are very costly and not environmentally friendly. The stormwater then disappears underground into a series of pipes and it emerges at great velocities offsite, often to the great detriment of the local creeks, streams and rivers downstream. The City Union Mission project decided to change the ways of how they treated stormwater runoff. They decided to make a concerted effort to treat each drop of water as a precious resource and showcase a sustainable stormwater approach that quickly became the primary showcase for the exterior spaces. The specific system for the City Union Mission collects stormwater from the roof drains and deposits that volume into a series of inter-connected Rain Gardens that fill up entirely during typical storm events and get absorbed into the ground through the plantings. The Rain Gardens capture a majority of the polluted runoff and cleanse it through the various native planting zones. Once this process has taken place the stormwater will percolate back into the sub surface soils or it will overflow into the other Rain Gardens and will be introduced into conventional stormwater infrastructure as clean water. The plantings are what make this system thrive and the Native or Xeric plants are well-suited for the climate of Kansas City and require less watering and maintenance. They thrive in the extreme wet/dry conditions that occur within a Rain Garden. Would you like to take a virtual tour of the inside of the facility? To find out about our Christian Life long-term recovery program, please click here. And to donate now, please click here. We're Green! C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid517-news_details.htm More Locations to Stuff The Bus Each year, City Union Mission offers school supplies to children who might otherwise go without! Thanks to the generosity of local churches, businesses, individuals & 94.9 listeners, every year City Union Mission is able to give children fully stocked backpacks so that the children of Kansas City can start school on the right foot with all the tools they need to be successful!     This is the final week of "Stuff the Bus" with 94.9 KCMO. We have had a GREAT response so far from our friends in the Kansas City community, but we are still looking for more school supplies to fill up all those backpacks! 94.9 has added remote locations this week! Please be sure to drop on by and donate your supply or cash donations to help a child get off to a good start for the new school year.   Friday, August 1st :: Noon-5pm Wal-Mart Supercenter (I-29 & Barry Road) 8551 N Boardwalk Avenue KCMO 64154 Saturday, August 2nd :: 2pm-4pm CoCo Key Water Resort Sheraton Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel 9103 East 39th St KCMO 64133   If you can't make it out to these remotes you can always drop off supplies at:   94.9 KCMO Office Building, 5800 Foxridge Drive #600 Mission KS, 66212 Oak Park Mall Customer Service Office, 95th & Quivira City Union Mission Family Shelter, 1310 Wabash, KCMO 64127 Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-4pm. City Union Mission's 2nd Chance Thrift Stores   Click here, to donate now....make a donation of $30 to fill a complete backpack!   Another added BONUS for those donating...this is Missouri's Sales Tax Free Holiday which starts on Friday, August 1st! Click here, for more information.   The supplies that are still needed to fill up all those backpacks are: Loose leaf College Ruled Notebook paper Loose leaf  Wide Ruled Notebook paper Highlighters Composition Books Packages of Colored Pencils Large Pink Erasers Report Covers for High School Students Stuff The Bus is powered by; Coco Key Water Resort at the Sheraton Sports Complex Hotel, The Oak Park Mall and the Kansas City Wizards!   Questions? Call 816.329.1459 or email info@cumission.org.   Would you like to find out more information about City Union Mission? Click here, to take a virtual tour.   More Locations to Stuff The Bus C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid515-news_details.htm Fashion Show City Union Mission thrift stores and Sheffield Family Life Center invite you to the Second Chance Thrift Store Fashion show on Friday, August 15th at 7 p.m. This fun-filled event will take place at Sheffield Family Life Center at 5700 Winner Road, Kansas City Missouri 64127. There is NO admission charge. Are you currently a regular shopper of thrift stores? Or maybe you've never stepped inside a thrift store because you've wondered about the quality of the merchandise. Either way you will want to attend the Second Chance Thrift Store Fashion show.   Local designer and fashion consultant, Sheila Walker will model quality clothing that would be an asset to any wardrobe. She will be modeling thriftstore fashions as well as fashions designed by some of Kansas City’s very own designers. Information tables will be set up so you can learn more about the Sheffield Family Life Center and the City Union Mission. You'll learn about the impact that these groups are having on the local community. Local businesses will be on hand to talk to you about their goods and services as well. Your donations provide clothing and other items for our poor or homeless clients. They also provide a source of low-cost items for the community at large. Proceeds go to the general fund of City Union Mission to provide clothing, food, shelter, education, and other services that we offer to the poor or homeless. Please click on Second Chance Thrift Stores for hours of operation, locations and where to bring your donations. Fashion Show C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid513-news_details.htm School Supplies Update! Wednesday, July 23, was day two of school supply interviewing at the Family Center.  "More than 40 families came by for school supplies.  When all is said and done we interviewed 34 families...that is 34 families in 2-1/2 hours!," said Lydia Allen, Community Assistance Administrator. Each year, City Union Mission offers school supplies to children who might otherwise go without!  You can participate in this drive to help children of all ages have the tools they need to succeed in school. Approximately 2,000 children this year will receive backpacks from City Union Mission, but not without you! You can partner with us in this community outreach by gathering the needed items or donating $30 to fill a complete backpack for a child in need, please click here to donate now. The supplies that are still needed to fill up all those backpacks are: 1500 Erasers 2636 Folder Pocket (6th-11th grades) 100 Pencil Boxes 450 1'' or 11/2'' Binders 765 Kleenex (2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th grades) 300 Report Covers (9th,10th,11th grades) You can drop off donations at City Union Mission Family Shelter, 1310 Wabash, KCMO 64127 Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-4pm. If you are unable to drop off the supplies at City Union Mission you may drop them off at the "Stuff the Bus" locations. Join us July 26 at Oak Park Mall at 95th and Quivira...Wizard soccer players will be signing autographs and meeting and greeting everyone bringing donations. Join us July 27 at the 7pm Kansas City Wizards Game at Community America Ballpark. 94.9 staff and Wizards wives will be taking donations. If you can’t make it out to any of the events be sure to drop off your donations ANYTIME at the Oak Park Mall Customer Service booth! Click here, for more information about "Stuff the Bus". Contact 816.329.1459 or info@cumission.org for more information. School Supplies Update! C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid512-news_details.htm City Union Mission - Last Week Camp CUMCITO Pre-Teen Camp (ages 11-12)07/14/2008Pre-Teen Camp, for ages 11 and 12, is from Monday, July 14th, through Saturday, July 19th, at our Campground in Warsaw, MO. Buses will leave City Union Mission’s Family Center, located at 1310 Wabash, KCMO, by 9:30am. City Union Mission - Last Week C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid511-news_details.htm City Union Mission - Last Week Family Camp07/08/2008Tuesday, July 8th, through Friday, July 11th is Family Camp for the families on our New Life Program and the ladies involved in our Ladies Bible Study.  Camp is at our Campground in Warsaw, MO. City Union Mission - Last Week C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid510-news_details.htm Stuff the Bus It’s back! 94.9 KCMO and CoCo Key Water Resort at the Sheraton Sports Complex Hotel need your help to "STUFF THE BUS" for City Union Mission! Thanks to the generosity of 94.9 listeners, every year thousands of fully stocked backpacks are donated to City Union Mission so that the children of Kansas City can start school on the right foot with all the tools they need to be successful! This year is going to be bigger and better than ever! This year, 94.9 is teaming up with the Kansas City Wizards. Wizard players, their wives, Dynamo and 94.9 KCMO’s Cool Cat will be on hand at remotes from 2:00-4:00pm on July 12 and 26 at Oak Park Mall at 95th and Quivira. The players will be signing autographs and meeting and greeting everyone bringing donations. Then the 94.9 KCMO staff and Wizards wives will be taking donations at the July 27 Kansas City Wizards Game at Community America Ballpark. If you can’t make it out to any of the events be sure to drop off your donations ANYTIME at the Oak Park Mall Customer Service booth!      City Union Mission is thankful for 94.9, Coco Key Water Resort at the Sheraton Sports Complex Hotel, The Oak Park Mall , Kansas City Wizards and YOU! Approximately 2,000 children who might otherwise go without the tools they need to succeed are counting on us! You can help by collecting needed school supplies for all ages or donate $30 to fill a complete backpack for a child in need, please click here to donate now. The supplies that are still needed to fill up all those backpacks are: 1,040 packages of loose leaf College Ruled Notebook paper 200 packages of loose leaf Wide Ruled Notebook paper 400 Highlighters 600 Composition Books 430 Packages of Colored Pencils 580 Large Pink Erasers Report Covers for High School Students Click here to take a virtual tour of City Union Mission and learn more about how lives are changed. Would your group like to participate in the school supply drive? Click here, for more information about how to get involved. For more information contact 816.329.1459 or info@cumission.org. Stuff the Bus C U Mission http://cumission.org/light_main.htm City Union Mission - Light Magazine http://cumission.org/ard299-lgt52-light_article.htm God's Love Comes Through! What makes Camp CUMCITO (City Union Mission’s Camp in the Ozarks) a life-changing experience for inner-city and impoverished kids? The safety and security of our quiet, rural campground? Fishing and roasting marshmallows for the first time? Singing worship songs? "It’s the time, and it’s the love - God’s love - coming through the counselors," Alana Young answers. "The kids know when someone really, truly cares about them and these counselors really do care." Alana, who will be a sophomore at the University of Missouri this fall, started attending camp when she was 14. Younger brothers AJ, Aaron and Alex have been to camp, too. Growing up in the inner-city, these siblings understand the challenges many of our campers face. But they consider themselves blessed. They have a mother and father who love them, care for their needs and equip them with God’s Word. For them, a week at camp served to strengthen their walks with the Lord. "We dove deeper into the Bible and talked a lot about issues kids encounter these days," Aaron, 17, says. "Camp made me more strong and courageous for God. It made it easier for me to minister to kids back at school; I didn’t feel weird because I was talking about God." Both Alana and Aaron now return to camp as counselors and staff to be examples for other inner-city kids. "As a counselor, you know you are planting a seed to someone learning and knowing about God," Alana shares. "His love through me may impact their outlooks on life. They may not remember my name, but they’ll remember the love." "At camp, the kids can let all their burdens go: dad not being home, mom hitting them," Aaron adds. "They get away from whatever they are going through. Here, kids grow relationships and get a sense of love and family." I’m gonna soar like an eagle, fly like a bird. Totally set free by the pow’r of His Word. Words and music by Bob Kilpatrick Copyright 1985 Bob Kilpatrick Ministries God's Love Comes Through! C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard300-lgt52-light_article.htm Connecting with You From the Executive Director Dear Friends, The absolute most exciting thing at Camp CUMCITO (City Union Mission Camp In The Ozarks) is when kids make a serious decision to be Sold Out and Radical for Jesus Christ! That’s what we pray for and that’s what we prepare for each summer. Camp is such a fun and encouraging place - it’s hard to imagine what many of these kids experience at home and in school. Too often, we hear local news reports of abuse towards children, from neglect to the unthinkable. Dan Doty shares a moment with a young girl as she waits to load the bus for camp. My home (and probably yours, too) was a wonderfully safe place. It wasn’t necessary for me to go to a camp to experience love, care, honesty and uplifting communication. I received that at home - where I should have! I truly wish I could tell you every child attending Camp CUMCITO is a happy, well-cared for, well-adjusted and loved individual - but that isn’t true. Many are, of course. They’re blessed to come from caring and loving homes. But, not all. So our camp staff prays and works hard to make each week a concentrated time of demonstrating God’s intimate love for each and every child. Will you help these children SOAR by sponsoring a day or even a week at camp? This is a great opportunity to help impact a child (or several) for life on earth and forevermore. For His Glory,   Rev. Daniel J. Doty Executive Director P.S. A crucial part of our Building the Walls that Rebuild Lives capital campaign is a major upgrade project at our campgrounds. If you are able to help with this project, too, please mark your extra gift "Capital Campaign" or click here to donate online. Thank you for caring for others! Connecting with You C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard301-lgt52-light_article.htm The Lights Are On What began as a dream has become a reality. City Union Mission’s new Christian Life Program (CLP) building opened March 21, across from our Men’s Center. This facility provides the opportunity for long-term, Christ-centered recovery for up to 100 homeless or addicted men. We are thankful to so many of you for your faithful and sacrificial donations to our Building the Walls that Rebuild Lives Capital Campaign that funded this expansion project. We pledge to continue to reshape, renew and rebuild men’s lives through education, counseling, job training and addiction recovery - all rooted in God’s Word. In the next issue of The Light, we’ll take you on a tour of our beautiful CLP facility and introduce you to some of the men who are finding hope and new lives inside its walls. The Lights Are On C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard303-lgt52-light_article.htm Sold Out and Radical for the Lord! This summer, up to 500 homeless and low-income campers will travel to Camp CUMCITO, nestled in the Ozark Mountains near Warsaw, Missouri. This week spent swimming, fishing, singing and learning about Jesus may change their lives forever! The more I talk to Jesus, the more He lets me know. To be sold out to Him is the only way to go. Sold Out and Radical for the Lord! C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard304-lgt52-light_article.htm Craft Time is a Favorite of Campers "The emphasis at camp is on walking with Christ and living an example for the kids," says Ron English, who has spent four years as volunteer craft director and lifeguard at teen boys camp. Craft time is a favorite of campers. So many [of the boys] come from homes where there are no boundaries. We try to instill rules and regulations that teach the boys. We pray before class. You never know what effect you might have on one person's life." The children come from all different backgrounds - with unique personal and familial issues - so they learn from each other, too. Ron remembers a camper who was mentally challenged and teased by some of the other boys during a sporting game. Yet, despite the teasing, when the game was over, this young man shook hands with the other boys, congratulating them on their victory. "His good sportsmanship really impressed the boys who were making fun of him!" Ron and other members of Fellowship Baptist Church are faithful volunteers in our camp program. "Every once in a while you are challenged with these boys," Ron continues. "But I love coming back and spending time with them. This is such a great ministry." Craft Time is a Favorite of Campers C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard302-lgt52-light_article.htm It is More than Going to Church "The biggest person who changed from camp was me," laughs John Carter, volunteer camp counselor from Sharon Baptist Church. "I learned that being a Christian and following Jesus is a lot more than going to church and not doing the wrong things." John takes his turn at the dunk tank during our end-of-week carnival. Never married and 33 years old, John was scared to death of 9- and 10-year-olds. "But those kids got to my heart," he says. One of John’s cabin mates came with a big chip on his shoulder. His dad wasn’t around and he lived with his mom in a rundown home. Another couldn’t read and didn’t have enough clothes for the week.  The boys’ rough home lives were quickly apparent to John. After a couple days at camp though, their demeanors began to change and they started opening up. As many campers do, one of the boys in John’s cabin made a decision for Christ. The kids gather around and want to play with you because you are a male and you want to have something to do with them," John says. "They see that a man can be responsible and can care for kids. They get a break from their lives." It is More than Going to Church C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard305-lgt52-light_article.htm Campers Say Thanks! When you sponsor a child at camp, you are making an investment with eternal rewards! Thank you for helping us love and care for kids who need us most. Thank you for paying for everything. I am having a great time. I am going to come every year. I've been here since I was 3 - quite a while, huh! I love this whole camp. Sincerely, Sierra   Thank you for giving money so I can come to camp. Thank you soooo ... much. My favorite part of camp is the lake trampoline. Benjamin Age 12 Campers Say Thanks! C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard306-lgt52-light_article.htm Camp CUMCITO 2008 This summer, you can help us send up to 500 homeless and impoverished boys and girls to Camp CUMCITO, where they will experience the heartwarming love of our staff and volunteers and the beauty of God’s creation. By sending your gift today - one that goes above and beyond your regular support - you can help sponsor a camper or two and provide the financial foundation needed to continue this important ministry to our most precious treasures: our children!     Date Camp Ages June 23 - June 28 Junior boys and girls 9-10   Tot Lot I 4-6 June 30 - July 5 Teen girls 13-16 July 8 - July 11 Family camp   July 14 - July 20  Pre-teen boys and girls  11-12    Tot Lot II  4-6  July 22 - July 26  Primary boys and girls  7-8    Tot Lot III  4-6  July 28 - August 2  Teen boys  13-16  Well, I’m sold out and radical ... I’m gonna sing a little song forevermore! Camp CUMCITO 2008 C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard307-lgt52-light_article.htm One Camper's Love Lives On "It was under this big tree that I learned about Jesus and received Him as my Savior my first year at camp," wrote Frances Gonzales more than 60 years ago to Mission co-founder, Beulah Bulkley. This poverty-stricken little girl from Kansas City’s West Side spent many summers as a camper at Camp CUMCITO, grounding herself in God’s Word. And with the help of Mrs. Bulkley, Frances went on to college, graduated and got a job teaching English. To give back to the Mission she loved so much, Frances later volunteered as a counselor at camp. Today, it is Frances’ son, Ray Johnson, who shows his thanks for the role the Mission played in his mother’s life by giving financially so other impoverished families might have the opportunity to know the Lord and escape the bonds of poverty. "My mother found the Lord because of City Union Mission," Ray says. "Every year my wife Diane and I plan to make a donation to the Mission in her honor. I love the work they are doing!" Thanks, Ray and Diane, for your faithful giving. Diane Johnson welcomes Ray home from a tour of duty in Iraq. One Camper's Love Lives On C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard308-lgt52-light_article.htm A Paddler for Kids When Lynn Lyon learned the Mission needed new canoes for camp, he jumped at the opportunity to bring together two of his passions: kids and paddling. Owner of Kansas City Paddler, Lynn donated two brand new canoes for our summer camp program.  He also offered to our staff his expertise in paddling. "I am delighted to provide canoes for Camp CUMCITO and provide an opportunity for these children to experience the joy of being connected to nature, as well as experience a sense of confidence and pride as they start to explore new horizons for their lives," Lynn says. "I have a passion for introducing children to paddling as a means of fostering a sense of independence, building confidence and enhancing self esteem." We are grateful for Lynn’s concern for inner-city youth and his compassion in action! Can your business help meet one of our camp needs? Check out our list of most-needed items here. A Paddler for Kids C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard309-lgt52-light_article.htm Camp Urgent Needs Camp CUMCITO will again focus on relationships in 2008. This allows the staff to share the love of Jesus Christ with people who need it every bit as much as anyone else. There are also a lot of resources needed to enable staff to provide a safe and successful camp experience. Please prayerfully consider how you or your organization may be able to help.   Dining room cafeteria table tops $850 6 Cobra GMRS/FRS 2-way radios ($30/pair) $90   Percussion kit (Lyons Music & West Music) $355 25 Box fans for cabins ($20 ea.) $500   Tot Lot curriculum books $80 23 Canoe paddles - Various sizes ($10 ea.)  $230 3 Hand-held GPS devices RECEIVED $300   Bubble supplies  $54   Lanyards ($6/doz.) $175   Badge holders-IKON ($26/box) $182 To donate one or more of the items from this list - or to contribute funds toward their purchase - please contact Shawna at (816) 474-9380, ext. 1497. Click here for a complete list of our 2008 camp needs. Camp Urgent Needs C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard310-lgt52-light_article.htm Camp CUMCITO Volunteer Ministries Camp is tremendous fun for kids, ages 4-16! If you’d like to join City Union Mission’s team of loving volunteers who make camp a wonderful adventure, please contact Pat at (816) 474-9380, ext. 1487. Click here for more life-changing volunteer opportunities. Volunteer for a Day You can demonstrate God’s love and touch the life of a child when you volunteer for one of these much-needed and hard-to-fill day long positions: Saturday health screenings: Doctors and Nurses to assist with health screenings; Saturdays Bus attendants: Put children at ease during their trip to and from camp; Saturdays or Mondays Clean up crew: Clean cabins and common areas, launder linens; Saturdays Banquets/carnivals: Decorate, serve, operate activities and clean-up Volunteer for a Week Positions are available for adults (age 16 and older) on a variety of staff teams: Administrative, Cabin, Support and Activity. A one-week commitment is required and excellent training is provided. Camp CUMCITO Volunteer Ministries C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard311-lgt52-light_article.htm Many Hands Make Light Work! A group from Rock Brook Church in Belton, Missouri, put that proverb to the test one Saturday last July. Danny and Dianna Kane, along with several others from their church, joined our clean-up crew to help prepare our campgrounds for the next week of campers. The guys started cleaning the chapel and cabins and the ladies started doing the laundry, Dianna remembers. Before they knew it, they were done! Laundering sheets and sweeping floors may not be on your top 10 list, but Dianna says it’s a great opportunity to serve others. Any time Christians work together, you grow closer. It’s fun! And you’re doing something in service of another by helping kids who don’t have the luxuries many of us have." Do you have a few hours to spare? Check out our one-day camp volunteer opportunities, then call Pat at (816) 474-9380, ext. 1487 to get started. Many Hands Make Light Work! C U Mission http://cumission.org/ard312-lgt52-light_article.htm They've Touched Our City April 17, approximately 600 compassionate women joined together at our premier Women Who’ve Changed the Heart of the City benefit luncheon at Starlight Theatre. Thanks to their generosity and that of other City Union Mission friends, more than $300,000 was raised! Funds from this first annual event will be used to complete much-needed renovations at our campgrounds in Warsaw, Missouri, where each summer hundreds of homeless and impoverished children escape the grind of their daily lives and experience God’s unconditional love. During the luncheon event, we had the privilege of recognizing women whose vision and work have influenced generations and helped shape the heart of Kansas City, including the Mission’s co-founder, the late Beaulah Bulkley. Pictured here (left to right): Jeanette Nichols, Beth McCown (event chairperson), Anita Gorman, Mamie Hughes, Beth Liebling (accepting on behalf of her grandmother, Beaulah Bulkely), Carol Marinovich and Shirley Helzberg. We are tremendously grateful to all our generous sponsors, hosts and friends for making this inaugural event such a success! Presenting Sponsor - $50,000 Pat Lloyd Land Underwriter - $25,000 The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation McCownGordon Construction Visionary - $10,000 Barkley Demdaco The Independent Magazine The McCown Family Foundation The James B. Nutter Family RCA Group Real Media Circle of Love - $5,000 DST Systems, Inc. Firebaugh Construction The Barnett and Shirley Helzberg Foundation Lamar Advertising Jeannette Nichols Shook Hardy & Bacon, LLC Circle of  Caring - $3,000 BNIM Architects CarterEnergy Corporation M & I Bank Midwest Airlines The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Shirley and Fred Pryor River City Studio State Street Table Hosts Allied Construction Services, Inc. Anderson & Sewalson Investment Consulting Group Assurant Employee Benefits Black & Veatch Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City Central Bank of Kansas City The Coffman Group Commerce Bank Electrical Associates Fleishman-Hillard Foulston Siefkin LLP Gilmore & Bell, P.C. Helzberg Diamonds Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP Jeffrey Byrne & Associates, Inc. The Kansas City Public Library KDC Construction, Inc. The Thomas Martin Foundation KC Growth Partners Kansas City Power & Light Joan and Kirk Gastinger KPMG LLP Beth Liebling Kari and Tom Lipscomb Lockton Companies, LLC Susan and Kevin McGreevey OFM Benefits and Consulting Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center The Servant Christian Community Foundation Slagle Bernard & Gorman The Spencer Group Sprint Janet Stallmeyer and Don Flora The Stewart Family Foundation Swanson Midgley Law Firm Jill and Tom Turner UMB Bank, n.a. UMKC VML Foundation The Tom Watson Family Foundation Special Thanks Affordable Framing Dave Bryan and Timeless Images Clark Overman Tom Cummerford ENEX GROUP Adele and Donald Hall Jennifer Furla and Jeffrey Byrne & Associates, Inc. Debby Hoskins and Waterford Property Company Ingram’s Magazine Lady Boyd Catering and Hill House Productions Lon and Marsha Lane and Inspired Occasions They've Touched Our City C U Mission http://cumission.org/Tune_Radio.htm City Union Mission - Media Programs http://cumission.org/mid50-MediaDetails.htm 90 Dollars for 90 Days Dennis Chapman talks with Ken Monroe of Bott Broadcasting about City Union Mission's summer campaign, 90 Dollars for 90 Days!  90 Dollars for 90 Days C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid51-MediaDetails.htm Caring for KC Part 1 Caring for KC's host, Jim Cunningham, interviews Dennis Chapman, City Union Mission's Associate Executive Director of Development, about the increase in demand for services along with a troubling decrease in donations. Caring for KC Part 1 C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid52-MediaDetails.htm Caring for KC Part 2 Part 2 of the interview with Dennis Chapman... Caring for KC Part 2 C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid53-MediaDetails.htm Caring for KC Part 3    Part  of the interview with Dennis Chapman... Caring for KC Part 3 C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid54-MediaDetails.htm Caring for KC Part 4     Part 4 of the interview with Dennis Chapman...   Caring for KC Part 4 C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid47-MediaDetails.htm Impressions Linda shares her thoughts of the new Christian Life Program facility. Impressions C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid48-MediaDetails.htm The New CLP Building Chamber's member and Johnson County resident provides his impression of the new facility. The New CLP Building C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid46-MediaDetails.htm Bikers With A Mission Teddy Bitner, Director of BWAM, along with other biker participants talk about City Union Mission and the new Christian Life Program facility. Bikers With A Mission C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid45-MediaDetails.htm Christian Life Program Facility How will the new facility impact the men on the Christian Life program? Christian Life Program Facility C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid43-MediaDetails.htm 6th CrossRoad 5K Walk Run Karen and Tammie tell listeners how they can "put their soles into helping the homeless" by registering for the 6th annual CrossRoad 5K Walk/Run! 6th CrossRoad 5K Walk Run C U Mission