Helping Neighbors in Need
Seton Center is a 46-year-old social services organization located in Kansas City’s urban core. The Center provides a food pantry, rent and utility assistance, thrift store, dental services, and older adult services for neighbors in need. We welcome the opportunity to involve new friends as volunteers and donors in support of this mission.
In 2013, Seton Center provided 33,533 services to neighbors in need.
Mission
Seton Center is a Catholic-sponsored human service agency that helps people break cycles of poverty.
Seton Center provides dental, social, and educational programs to address current community needs, and tools to help support people in transforming their lives.
Who We Serve
• 70% are African American
• 20% are Hispanic/Latino
• 10% are Caucasian/other
• One-third are children under the age of 18
• 92% of those we serve live at or below the poverty level
Seton Center’s service area for Social Services encompasses the lowest income zip codes in the Kansas City area: 64127 and 64128, and portions of 64109, 64129, and 64130. Social Services are provided for eligible individuals and families at no charge. To ensure that resources are directed where they are most needed, individuals must provide documentation including identification, proof of residence, and income.
Dental patients come from a 10-county area in Missouri and Kansas. Costs for dental services are assessed on a sliding scale, based on income and number of dependents.
Non-Discrimination Policy
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Seton Center recognizes, appreciates, values, and utilizes the unique talents and contributions of all individuals regardless of age, race, ethnicity, culture, disability, educational level or background, employee status, family status, gender, language, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Seton Center embraces the different attributes and perspectives of our clients, staff, and outside stakeholders to best serve our diverse neighborhood and all those who turn to us for assistance.
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