The American labor movement has a long and proud tradition of community service. Even before collective bargaining, unions took care of their own and helped the community. As unions grew and matured they developed more sophisticated ways to help people and participate in community efforts to help working families and improve community life. Since the creation of the AFL-CIO, unions formalized this tradition with the creation of the AFL-CIO Community Services Program.
Additional Programs…
Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program – A program designed to help needy families and individuals enjoy the Christmas holidays that otherwise would not able to provide Christmas for their families.
Community Clothes Closet – The Clothes Closet is open to the public and offers new and donated, “gently – used” clothing and small household goods. Everything is very reasonably priced. If a person is unable to pay, arrangements can be made to waive charges. Listing of other free closets or thrift store locations in the area is available.
DONORS: Clothing donations are tax deductible. Pick-up of donations is available on Wednesdays.
Soles For Christ Shoe Program – This program provides a pair of new shoes to school age children. The goal of the program is to provide a new pair of shoes for each child to start school in and in turn boost the child’s self esteem and enthusiasm for the coming school year.
Lions Club Eyeglasses Program – This program provides eyeglasses to qualifying individuals.
Cinderella’s Closet – A program created for high school and college students who are unable to buy gowns of their own, Cinderella’s Closet provides free gently used and new gowns for formal events in the St Joseph area.
Food Pantry Referral List – Community Services provides a list of food pantries in Northwest Missouri and Doniphan County in Kansas. The list includes address, phone number, days/hours of operation, and whether or not they distribute USDA commodities.
Rental Referral List – We have a list available of low cost rental property in the St. Joseph, MO and surrounding rural area. It includes property owner’s name, phone number, address of rental property, brief description of property, and whether the owner accepts subsidized housing. Individuals must make contact with the property owner directly for current availability and further details.
Office hours – Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Phones answered 24 hours a day – 7 days a weekServing 18 counties in Northweat Missouri and Doniphan County in KansasExecutive Director: Penny B AdamsHOW CAN YOU HELP?
With your help, we can continue to provide the level of support our programs were designed for. Take a moment to consider helping this worthy cause.
~ Mail your tax-deductible gift today to the above address.
~ Visit our website and make your gift online.
~ Give generously through the United Way.
Thank you for supporting this United Way funded agency.
1203 North 6th St
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Open to the public
The Fab-U-Less Finds is a place where members of the community can shop for affordable clothing, furniture, electronics and household goods. Here, shoppers will find a wide range of new and gently used merchandise that will complement both their home and wardrobe.
The program also presents an opportunity for prospective donors to reallocate items in good condition that are no longer in use. Not only are donations fully tax-deductible, they are also put to good use because items are distributed to other community members who need them.
We understand that not everyone can afford to pay for household goods or clothing items when the need arises. We offer free merchandise vouchers for clients who demonstrate need or present vouchers from other partner agencies. In 2014, a total of 19,391 items valued at $49,309 were given away to those in need – a service that enabled 6,359 individuals to enjoy clothing and household goods at no cost to them.
Just like any other store, merchandise is added daily to the great selection already found at the Fab-U-Less Finds. Promotions such as Senior Citizens Wednesdays, half-off sales, bag sales, and other discounts are featured throughout the month.
The program is open to all members of the general public and is made possible by people like you. Without your help, many individuals would lack the basic items they need to live comfortably on a daily basis.
Donations can be made anytime during our normal business hours, Monday through Friday. Pick-ups are available and can be scheduled by contacting our office at (816) 364-1131.
We also require the assistance of volunteers on a regular basis. Those wishing to volunteer their time will also earn $6 merchandise credit for every hour volunteered.
If you would like to donate items to the community or would like to volunteer your services to help those in need, contact the Fab-U-Less Finds at the information below. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps us keep our programs alive.
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