Have You Visited the Northeast Yet?
What is PartNErship? PartNErship is an initiative by Country Club Christian Church to focus on developing relationships in the Northeast Kansas City community and working collaboratively to make an impact. PartNErship targets the Independence Avenue corridor near Benton Boulevard. Through agencies working in that area, we have an opportunity for meaningful service.
Why the Northeast? The Northeast is a microcosm of God’s peoples and a model of diversity. Approximately 30,000 residents live there, representing about 40-50 different countries. Many community services are offered in this area, but it continues to struggle with urban issues like blight, homelessness, school drop outs, hunger, and unemployment.
Our church also shares a historical link to the NE area because our founding pastor, Dr. George Hamilton Combs, was once the pastor at Independence Boulevard Christian Church, and we also enjoy a longstanding connection through Micah Ministry there.
How do I learn more? We have several ongoing projects in the Northeast and are offering three new opportunities. Contact one of the “champions” listed for each opportunity on the back of this page for more information on how you can get involved. If you use Facebook, “like” Newhouse Shelter, Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Della Lamb Community Services to find out what’s going on.
Country Club Christian Church will work with the following agencies:
New Opportunities
Della Lamb Community Services – Della Lamb focuses on empowering low-income clients to meet the challenges of education, employment and self-sufficiency. Over 50 percent of Della Lamb’s clients are refugees from around the world. PartNErship Opportunity: Volunteer twice a month to help adults learning English as a Second Language, morning or evening.
Champion Linda Rives.
Newhouse – Newhouse is a shelter working to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing the tools which allow women to make positive choices and lead self-sufficient lives. PartNErship Opportunity: Your group can host game night for Newhouse clients and their children.
Champion Kathleen Brewer.
Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce – Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce supports Northeast businesses as a problem-solver, gatekeeper and advocate for plans and projects that generate economic and social vitality for the Northeast. PartNErship Passport: Pick up a PartNErship Passport and enjoy visiting restaurants and bakeries in the Northeast as you get to know the neighborhood. Classes and groups may enjoy a food tour. Save your PartNErship Passport to enter into a drawing for a unique prize.
Champions: Esther Giffin and Sally Murguia.
Ongoing Opportunities
Garfield Elementary School BackSnack – Through Harvesters Community Food Network, volunteers package and deliver weekend meals for food-insecure children at Garfield Elementary School.
Champion: Nancy or Greg Lear.
Sheffield Place – Sheffield Place assists homeless mothers and their children in making the difficult journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Country Club Christian Church volunteers provide occasional meals and lend a helping with other projects on an as-needed basis.
Champion: Cindy Irey.
Micah Ministry – Country Club Christian Church serves dinner at Independence Boulevard Christian Church’s Micah Ministry, 606 Gladstone Avenue, each month, providing free, nourishing suppers to our neighbors in need. Children age 11 and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Second Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. We also collect and sort donated clothing and hygiene products for Micah’s guests.
Champion: Jackie Cunningham.
