07 Feb 2022
The Kitchen, Inc. Announces 2022 Board of Trustees Executive Officers

The Kitchen, Inc. Announces 2022 Board of Trustees Executive Officers

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Feb. 7, 2022)– The Kitchen, Inc. announces The Kitchen, Inc. Board of Trustees 2022 executive officers and new Board Trustees. The 2022 officers are: Ellen Hammock, VP Provider Services CoxHealth, board president Diane Winter Reidle, retired pharmaceutical sales, board vice president Katie Bolt-Goeke, retired clinical social worker, board secretary Rob Fridge, Executive Vice President of Administration and CFO Drury University board treasurer and Jason Clough, Principal Clough Law Firm, LLC, past board president. The new Board Trustees are: Susan Gladden, Project Manager Citizens Memorial Hospital and Abby Glenn, Business Development Specialist Central Bank. About The Kitchen, Inc. The Kitchen,…
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07 Feb 2022
Longtime employee retiring after 28 years at The Kitchen, Inc.

Longtime employee retiring after 28 years at The Kitchen, Inc.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Feb. 7, 2022)– Longtime employee retiring after 28 years at The Kitchen, Inc. Kippie Kutz has given almost three decades of service to The Kitchen, Inc. She joined The Kitchen in 1993, working at the Missouri Hotel on Commercial Street. While at the hotel, Kippie was blessed to work with The Kitchen’s founder, Sister Lorraine Biebel for a number of years. Kippie became the Director of Major Gifts, a role she has held since 2008. Whether she is talking with clients, sharing the mission with the community, or raising money for the Capital Campaign—Kippie has been an integral part…
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26 Jul 2021
2021 Summer Needs List

2021 Summer Needs List

Summer brings it's own challenges for our clients in shelter, housing programs, and Rare Breed youth. Consider donating items from our needs list to help those in need. Bus Passes Single ride bus passes can be purchased at CU Transit Station, 211 N Main Ave. (6am-11pm) Hygiene Hand sanitizers (small)Body wash/shampoo/conditionerDeodorantSunscreen/aloe vera/bug sprayLip balm/ChapstickDisposable razorsToothpaste (full size)Combs/picks (new)Lotion (small)First aid kits Cleaning Laundry detergentDish soapMops/broomsToilet paperPaper towelsTrash bagsToilet brushes/plungersLysol wipes/cleaning sprays Furniture Kitchen tables and chairsSofas and arm chairsBed framesmattresses (no tears or stains)Dressers Household Can openersCooking utensilsCookwareBath towelsBlankets/sheetsPillows Rare Breed Body wash/shampoo/conditionerDeodorantSunscreen/aloe vera/bug sprayLip balm/ChapstickLaundry detergentBaby wipes/diapersPop-top canned foodhigh…
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19 Nov 2019

Housing is the Key

When Mercedez came into the Rapid Rehousing Families program through The Kitchen, Inc., she was fighting a meth addiction. After almost a year with the addiction, while still in the program, she had her children removed from her home and became involved in rehab and drug court. For Mercedez, that was the incentive and support she needed to get completely off of drugs.  She began working the program designed for her through the Division of Family Services and the court system to get her children back in the home. Also, during that time Mercedez got a part time job, and…
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