Street Support KC's Monthly Homeless Outreach Events
Street Support KC provides homeless outreach services on the first Saturday of each month in downtown Kansas City. Volunteer spots are limited and coordinated through email sign-ups. Please join the email list below to receive upcoming opportunities.
About Our Outreach Events
Dates: First Saturday of each month
Time: All events are from 9-10 a.m.
Location: Outside of Downtown Central Library (corner of 10th St. & Baltimore Ave.)
Volunteer Activities: Help set up for the outreach event and hand out blankets, sleeping bags, clothes, hygiene kits, food and other essential items to those in need.
We typically provide assistance to 100+ individuals who are experiencing homelessness at our events. These events serve as a crucial lifeline for many in need, offering basic necessities like food and clothing.
Join Our Volunteer Email List
Volunteer spots for outreach events are limited and usually fill within 48-72 hours. All participation is coordinated exclusively through our monthly sign-up emails.
How Our Volunteering Opportunities Work
Join our email list above
We send out volunteer opportunities 3–4 weeks in advance
Spots are first come, first served via a sign-up sheet
Once full, no additional volunteers can be added
We are unable to accommodate volunteer requests outside of this process.
Before You Sign Up
Please only sign up if you can commit to attending
Do not sign up if the sheet is full
We are not able to manually add volunteers through email or text requests
All communication is handled through email updates
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You can sign up to join our volunteer list by completing the form below. We’ll then reach out and notify you of volunteer opportunities.
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Volunteers primarily distribute essential items, such as hygiene kits, clothing, blankets, and food, to people experiencing homelessness. You’ll also have opportunities to engage in outreach, provide resource information, and offer a listening ear.
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No special skills or experience are required! All you need is a compassionate heart and a willingness to help.
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The time commitment is approximately one hour. Sometimes the events run a little longer but since we’re first come, first serve a lot of individuals arrive right at 9 a.m.
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We welcome volunteers of all ages! We require that volunteers under 18 be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather, as our outreach take place outdoors. Closed-toe shoes are recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Community Partners
We work alongside trusted Kansas City organizations to provide more comprehensive support at each outreach event. These partnerships allow us to meet immediate needs while connecting individuals to longer-term resources.
These organizations and their services are present at our outreach events, helping provide direct support and services to the individuals we serve.
Harvesters Community Food Network provides food for every monthly outreach through our official partnership.
Kansas City Teaching Clinic's medical team offers basic health screenings and referrals.
Behavioral Health Group connects individuals to addiction recovery resources and treatment.
KC Pet Project supports individuals with pets so they can access help without separation.
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