Equipping and empowering families to achieve stable housing, resilience and lasting independence
Since 1986, Community LINC has been at the forefront of ending homelessness in Kansas City. We offer comprehensive housing programs, support services, and financial coaching to help families transition from crisis to stability. Through coordinated community efforts and impactful programs, we provide a path to lasting independence.
Our Core Values
At Community LINC, we believe that ending homelessness is only possible when we work together as a community. We recognize the inherent worth and dignity of every individual and family, fostering a supportive environment where respect unites us and strengthens our collective impact. By focusing on the strengths of each person, we create a space where families and staff can thrive in both physical and psychological safety. Resilience is at the heart of our mission—empowering families to persevere, adapt, and rebuild their lives with stability and independence. Together, we are stronger.
How We Started
Community LINC was conceived in May 1986 when a group of citizens from three local churches began meeting to discuss ways to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. Modeling the organization of a transitional housing program in Liberty, Missouri, their goal was to create independent and self-sufficient families.
Nearly 40 years later, we own 27 units and has an annual budget over $1.8 million dollars serving nearly 120 families each year with 300 children with housing and shelter and over 700 households who are homeless or at risk with prevention, diversion and referrals services.
Authentic and Holistic Approach
Collaboration and Accountability
We believe in the power of community and bulls a supportive network around each family utilizing their strengths to be members of the larger community.
Respect and Integrity
Every individual and family deserves kindness, empathy, and support regardless of beliefs, backgrounds and experiences.
Trauma - Informed Care
Each person and family are different and we respect and recognize the different challenges and unique experiences. We provide an individualized approach based on their strengths rather than their deficits.
Holistic Wellness
We equip families with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate challenges and achieve independence using a holistic approach.
High Standard
We uphold rigorous standards of accountability and transparency to ensure that as much funding as possible is allocated directly to our life-changing programs.
Generational Impact
By applying a two-generational approach, we significantly decrease the likelihood of homelessness continuing into the next generation.
Our People
The dedicated team at Community LINC is driven by a shared passion for ending homelessness and empowering families toward lasting independence. With expertise in housing solutions, financial coaching, trauma-informed care, and supportive services, our staff brings knowledge, compassion, and commitment to every family we serve. We believe in the power of community, working collaboratively to provide stability, hope, and opportunity. Our team’s unwavering dedication ensures that each family receives the tools and support they need to build a brighter future.
Our Impact, By the Numbers
Annual Budget of
$1.8
Million
Owning
36
Housing Units
Serve Nearly
120
Families Each Year
Providing Shelter For
300
Children
Aiding Over
700
Households
Addressing Homelessness through Partnerships
Community LINC is a beacon of hope for at-risk families in Kansas City. Our mission is firm - to equip homeless families through community-wide and system-level changes. Our goal is to help families transition from homelessness into permanent, secure housing solutions. We can not do this alone. Our partners are at the heart of our initiatives and it is with their support that we ensure that all families thrive.
Antonio and Elaine’s Story
Upon discovering their pregnancy, Tony and Elaine were excited to start a new chapter of their lives in Kansas City. Months later, the pregnant couple and their two sons were living in their broken-down truck.
Inaugural United Way Impact 100 Organization
We are proud to be named an inaugural United Way Impact 100 organization. This year, United Way launched the Impact 100 to provide unrestricted funding to the 100 organizations they believe are addressing the most vital health and human service needs in our community. At Community LINC, we will use this funding to help us end homelessness for this generation and the next.
Join Us
You can be part of the solution. Whether through donations, volunteering, or sponsorships, your support helps families rebuild their lives. Together, we can end homelessness and create a stronger, more resilient community.
