July, 2020 - The Kitchen

29 Jul 2020

2020 Charitable Nonprofit of the Year

Last Thursday, The Kitchen, Inc. was recognized as the Charitable Nonprofit of the Year at Springfield Business Journal’s 2020 Economic Impact Awards. Housing is the Key For 37 years, we have provided services to homeless individuals and families in Springfield and the surrounding communities. As our community of nonprofits grew, we adapted our services and focused on what we do best: housing. Helping people get back into permanent housing is the first step towards long-term stability. Once housed, our case managers work with clients to overcome the barriers that led to their homelessness and create plans for them to remain stably…

22 Jul 2020

Road to Stability

Our spotlight this week features a 51-year-old Army Veteran. He was happy to share his story but wished to remain anonymous. Growing Up Old School This Veteran grew up in Springdale, AR and “found out real early there is nothing in life for free.” At nine years old, he began working with his dad blocking mud on construction sites. He recalls returning to school in the fall as “quite a buff kid.” He credits his country, old-school upbringing for his work- and life-ethic. Connecting to Home at Last After losing his home, this Veteran found Home at Last after talking…

22 Jul 2020

Thieves stole a catalytic converter from The Kitchen, Inc.’s box truck this past weekend.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Thieves stole a catalytic converter from The Kitchen, Inc.’s box truck this past weekend. This is the third catalytic converter stolen from the Kitchen in the past year. Last September, a converter was stolen from the truck, which is used to move clients into their new homes and transport donations. In February, a converter was stolen from the company van used for transporting clients and maintenance around the properties. Deliveries and donation pickups will be halted until the truck is fixed. About The Kitchen, Inc. The Kitchen, Inc.’s mission is to bring stability and purpose to people who…

14 Jul 2020

Life of a Case Manager

As a case manager, we are steadily finding the balance between office work and providing direct real-time service to our Veteran clients while out in the community. No day is the same as life happens, and we handle ongoing circumstances as they occur. Working the Case We are present at the beginning stages when a Veteran is looking for permanent housing, but really step in after they are housed. It is unrealistic to expect someone to focus on other goals before their basic needs of shelter and safety are met. Once the Veteran is stably housed, we help the Veteran…

09 Jul 2020

The Kitchen, Inc. will be recognized as the Charitable Organization of the Year

Springfield, MO— The Kitchen, Inc. will be recognized as the Charitable Organization of the Year at Springfield Business Journal’s 2020 Economic Impact Awards. Leading companies and individuals in the Springfield area will be recognized on a live webcast on July 23, 2020 at 6:00pm. The Kitchen works to end homelessness through four key programs: Rare Breed Youth Services focuses on the needs of at-risk and homeless youth ages 13-24 years old. Home at Last, funded through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs serves Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of experiencing homelessness.…

07 Jul 2020

Meet Glendy, a Veteran served by Home at Last

Glendy is a 62-year-old Army Veteran from Riverside, IL. She spent about 20 years in Sacramento, CA before finding her way to Springfield over a year ago. Glendy became homeless in 2019 after fleeing an abusive and hostile environment. Finding Home at Last Glendy found Home at Last through a referral from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Within a month, she was able to move into her new apartment. Glendy likes her landlord and was happy to find a place that allows her Cocker Spaniel, Artemis, to stay with her. Working Towards Stability Once stably housed, Glendy worked with her…

Month: July 2020