about Kirkwood HELPS
“Overcoming Barriers & Changing Lives”
Kirkwood HELPS is the programmatic “face” and fundraising mechanism for charitable donations that will be routed through Kirkwood United Church of Christ (KUCC), an existing 501c(3) entity, to pay for social Case Manager Kenny Anderson’s services. KUCC will receive, manage and track all charitable donations intended for the Kirkwood HELPS Pilot though its established giving platform. KUCC will also be responsible for disbursing the monthly checks to reimburse Case Manager Kenny Anderson for services rendered as an independent contractor.
H.E.L.P.S. is an acronym for: Heal, Empower, Listen, Provide and Shelter; representing some of the key attributes and objectives of this neighborhood pilot initiative that is focused on providing help to those seeking assistance living on the streets of Kirkwood using a more compassionate and effective approach to deal with our neighbors in need. The other key function of Kirkwood HELPS is to provide a framework and mechanism for engagement and oversight of the Pilot Initiative, including Case Manager Kenny Anderson. This will be accomplished through Kirkwood HELPS Leadership Steering Committee comprised of individuals associated with the Kirkwood Stakeholder organizations and community leaders.
"At Kirkwood HELPS, we believe in empowering our unhoused neighbors to embrace their identity, define their future, and contribute positively to the community."
Our Mission
Our mission is to help our neighbors in need living on the streets of Kirkwood to overcome personal barriers and access the services and resources that will help them regain stability and independence.
To help accomplish our mission, Kirkwood HELPS has engaged an experienced social Case Manager to work, one-on-one, with Kirkwood’s unhoused seeking help with access to food, available, safe and supportive shelter, government ID’s, transportation, medical services and mental health services.
Our Vision
We envision a Kirkwood where every unhoused individual is empowered to rebuild their life, where compassion and support are readily available, and where homelessness is eradicated.