We all have a “Next Step”
Every family has a next step. You can help make it possible.
A safe place to call home. A new job. Greater stability. A future that feels possible again.
The Next Steps is an invitation to come alongside Kansas City families as they move forward, not just meeting needs today,
but creating opportunities for what comes next.
Because there will always be another step.
For the families we walk alongside.
For Avenue of Life.
For our community.
And for you.
We may not always know exactly where the road leads, but we can choose to move forward together.
Your generosity can help open the next door, create the next opportunity and make someone else’s next step possible.
What will your next step be?
TAKE THE NEXT STEP TODAY.
The AOL Impact Programs are a one-stop resource for homeless families who have been referred to us by the McKinney-Vento representative in multiple KCK and KCMO school districts.
Our focus is on the child. Our Impact families are able to accomplish in 3–4 weeks what would normally take 3–4 months, due to the power of collective impact.
These Impact programs serve over 6,000 unduplicated individuals per year.
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First month rent and deposit.
Campaign Goal: 200 families in 2026.
$4,000 per family. -
Stock both for 1 month for 600+ families.
$10,000 -
Transitional short-term housing for victims of trauma.
6-unit apartment building in KCK.
AOL Case Manager on site + 5 families.
$25,000 -
Past due bills and utility deposits.
$500 per family. -
Buys one food pack for a family of 4 for the weekend.
$75 per family. -
Kitchen items, cleaning supplies, bedding.
$250 per family. -
Gives 25 families a new beginning with long-term case management and full wrap around services.
$100,000 -
Intensive case-management for up to 50 families.
$50,000
Build Your Giving Circle
We can’t do this alone. It all takes community.
Build your own giving circle this year with “The Next Steps Giving Circle.”
Invite 4 of your friends, family or colleagues to join, and together make a commitment to serve a need right here in your community.
Start your circle today and we will send you your own custom graphic to help grow your circle and meet your goal.
Circle Options:
• House a Family | $50 Per Circle Member
• Feed a Family | $30 Per Circle Member
• Clothe Multiple Families | $15 Per Circle Member
• Provide Navigation Help | $20 Per Circle Member
Circle members are commiting to a 12 month giving campaign.
Recurring giving may be canceled at any time.
* The Smith Family chose a goal of housing a family, with the goal cost of $3,000. They’re committing to $50 a month for the year and are looking for four families to join them at $50 a month, totalling the goal of $3,000 it costs to house a family.
Want to get involved?
If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you for your support in helping local families take their Next Steps.