OVERVIEW
HELP TODAY. HOPE FOR TOMORROW.
We provide help today for those struggling to make ends meet.
Through relationships, we offer hope for tomorrow.
2025 IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS
WHAT DRIVES US
Our Mission:
To partner with our neighbors by collaborating on strategies that foster community stability and individual wellbeing.
Our Vision:
We envision communities where all people have voice and choice to meet their basic needs and the resources to pursue their brightest future.
MEANINGFUL AND LASTING CHANGE
With more than a century of service, Community Services League has made meaningful and lasting change in the lives of our neighbors living in Jackson County and beyond. Each year we provide integrated, life changing services to nearly 20,000 individuals, and connect thousands more to temporary assistance to get through tough economic times.
It’s a mission built on Bess Truman’s legacy of caring for neighbors in need. A mission that continues, with a passion that is as strong as ever.
Building pillars of stability
It’s easy to dismiss people in poverty as lazy or not interested in building a better life. In truth, people struggle to lift themselves out of poverty because their lives are built on a shaky foundation. For too many, life in poverty means moving from crisis to crisis, trying to create enough stability to feel hopeful about the future.
Your help can enable these neighbors to change their perspective, with supportive relationships and resources that build life stability - and give them a solid foundation to grow and thrive. Access to financial coaching and programs to build assets. Training and education. Opportunities for better employment. Stable and affordable housing. Reliable transportation. Access to technology. Support to improve mental and physical wellness. And more.
Help make this a world that works for all
Your generosity helps neighbors facing hardship access critical support today and build a stronger, more stable future for tomorrow.
To learn more about supporting this work, please contact:
bettsr@cslcares.org
816.491.2011