Volunteer Opportunities

 Office Support helping with:

• Bookkeeping
• Membership development
• Website update
• Database maintenance
• Bulk mailing
• Grant writing

 Group Presentations & Tours

• Conduct power point presentations
• Conduct Bus tours of churches & synagogues

 Assistance to Congregations as:

• Architects
• Engineers
      -Structural
      -Electrical
      -Mechanical
• Project Coordinators
   

To Contribute by Mail...

Make check payable to Friends of Sacred Structures and mail to:

Friends of Sacred Structures, Inc.
201 Westport Road
Kansas City, Mo. 64111

Or feel free to call 816-561-3717 for more information.

                        Individual membership          $35
                        Congregation membership      $50
                       A generous contribution       You decide

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FOSS has established a fund with six sub-funds with the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation to receive, disburse and account for contributions.  Following is a description of each sub-fund with links to the individual contribution sites.

FOSS ADMINISTRATION
This sub-fund is used for rent, office supplies, equipment, postage and printing.
To contribute to this fund, click here: FOSS Administration

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UNRESTRICTED
The FOSS board has selected four projects to assist with capital fund raising. These projects provide significant services in the Kansas City area such as day care centers, after school programs, food and clothing pantries, meals for the homeless. These projects also contribute to neighborhood stabilization and improvement. The FOSS Technical Service Team has assisted congregations in assessing the condition of facilities for each of these projects, and developed plans, and budgets to address issues critical to safe and functional use. The total estimated budget for all four projects is $1,900,000. The congregations have or are raising $843,000. FOSS is assisting in raising $1,089,000 that includes 3% for FOSS administration. Contributors are encouraged to donate to the unrestricted fund. FOSS will allocate as needed. However, you have the option of donating to individual projects.
To donate, click here: Capital Projects  -- Undistributed

CALVARY COMMUNITY OUTREACH NETWORK -Wellness Center
The church at 2940 Holmes in Kansas City, Missouri was vacant in 1997 when FOSS provided the pastor with technical assistance in purchasing and renovating the building. After renovation the congregation now operates a day care center for 50 children from 6:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. In addition, the congregation operate a food pantry, provide utility assistance, conduct HIV/AIDS prevention and education programs, conduct a Health Education Program concerning diabetes and cancer, and operate a “Freedom School" program in summer for 100 children using college interns to staff and mentor younger children. FOSS recently assisted with the purchase and development of plans and budgets to renovate a building across the street for use as a neighborhood wellness and fitness center. The project budget is $768,750. FOSS is seeking $370,540 to complete the project.
To donate, click here: Capital Project -- Calvary Temple

GRANDVIEW PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – Expand Community Services
Located at 1613 Wilson, Kansas City, Kansas, the basement of the church was constructed in 1889 and was used for worship until the sanctuary, a stone structure was built in 1910. The education wing, a brick structure was built in 1960. The congregation provides several outreach programs to the neighborhood, including a computer tutoring program for 50 children, an enrichment program is conducted each summer for children and youth from 9:30am to 12;00pm five days a week including a free breakfast and lunch, Narcotics Anonymous meet regularly, and the facility is an official KC Promise Site (part of Colin Powell’s Promise Initiative). Hot meals are served each Sunday. Through these efforts the congregation is having a stabilizing influence in the neighborhood. FOSS provided assistance with developing a plan to up grade the lower level to accommodate expanding community services. The project budget is $107,950. FOSS is seeking $74,200 to complete the project.
To donate, click here:Capital Project -- Grandview Park

SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH  - 100 Years Celebration
Located at the corner of 39^th and Troost in Kansas City, Missouri, Saint James is involved with the community by partnering with other organizations: DeLaSalle Education Center conduct classes Monday through Friday, Catholic Charities are furnished an office to assist pregnant women, financial assistance is provided to St. Monica’s Catholic School and students. The congregation collaborates with the Troost Alliance, supports St. James Place pantry and kitchen, provide financial assistance to people in need, and provide meeting space for education of mentally challenged. This project is focused on correcting drainage problems to prevent further damage, provide access to the lower level, including an elevator, replace heating and air conditioning and addressing several code issues. The project budget is $780,000. FOSS is seeking $157,800.
To donate, click here: Capital Project -- Saint James

SWOPE PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – Asbestos Abatement
Located at 63^rd and Swope Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri the congregation provides space for the Swope Park Renaissance Corridor to conduct an after school tutoring program and summer youth camp (tutoring up stairs, activities and snacks down stairs). Plans are underway to reopen the food pantry, and when the renovation is completed they will share space with community groups.. The ceiling in the sanctuary and foyer are contaminated with asbestos and pose a potential health risk. This project is to replace the ceilings, ceiling lights, and exit lights. The project budget is $243,242. FOSS is seeking $157,800.
To donate, click here: Capital Project-- Swope Park

Friends of Sacred Structures
201 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO 64111
  Phone: (816) 561-3717 E-Mail: foss-kc@swbell.net