From the price at the pump to the tag on toothpaste, consumers are feeling the pain of rising inflation. This is especially true for families and individuals below the poverty line or on fixed incomes, and is particularly challenging for those who have struggled with homelessness. Hillcrest Transitional Housing understands the importance of financial management and budgeting during lean times. …
Hillcrest Completes Rebuild 505 Project
In the early morning hours of July 14, 2020, one of the resident buildings on Hillcrest’s Lee’s Summit campus caught fire. The building was a total loss, and for the past 17 months, Hillcrest has been limited in its ability to serve as many homeless families as possible. Thanks to the generosity of the Kansas City community, Hillcrest has completed …
Hillcrest Rebuilds After Fire, Provides Firm Foundation for Families
(Lee’s Summit, MO) – In the early morning hours of July 14, 2020, one of the resident buildings on Hillcrest Transitional Housing’s Lee’s Summit campus caught fire. While all residents were evacuated safely and eventually relocated to other Hillcrest units, the building located at 505 SW Mission Road was a total loss. Hillcrest provided trauma counseling and case management to …
Cotton Sivils Reflects on Service Ahead of Retirement
Hillcrest Transitional Housing reluctantly announces that Cotton Sivils, Vice President of Development, has decided to hang up his hat and retire effective November 2021.
Welcome Home, Jenni
“Hillcrest has story after story of families who are committed to changing their circumstances, but who just needed a little help along the way,” said Hillcrest President & CEO Tom Lally. “It is our great privilege to travel alongside these youth, individuals, and families willing to walk away from homelessness and become self-supporting, contributing members of our community.” One such …
Hillcrest 20th Annual Gala Goes Virtual
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LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. – One local family has a new ride, thanks to a partnership between Hillcrest Transitional Housing and two Lee’s Summit businesses: Shredd KC and Instant Auto. Andrea Lang, 44, of Independence, Mo., received the donated vehicle on Tuesday, Jan. 21, surrounded by Hillcrest staff and community leaders cheering her on. The donation was one more step towards …