reStart Inc.

We work to empower people facing homelessness by providing housing and services that inspire hope. Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/reStartKCMO

09/02/2026

What You Make Possible: Food Security

At our main lodge, we have a fully operational commercial kitchen. This means that 365 days a year, 3 times a day, a hot meal is prepared for each of our participants. Food that is well-balanced, nutritious, and fuels their bodies and minds as they work towards a pathway to stable housing.

For many individuals' facing homelessness, food can be scarce. Often times, it is not clear when their next meal will be. Eating is not always a guarantee.

Thanks to our supporters, our participants can rest knowing that with us, there will always be a guaranteed meal. In our care, they will not go to bed hungry. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be hot and waiting for them.

Thank you for providing those with us with the security of having a next meal.

09/01/2026

We are saying "yes" to housing.

Under our upStart program, two new duplexes will now become a permanent home for families searching for a place that provides stability, safety, and opportunity.

Investing in projects like upStart means more than just housing; it means access to education, supporting health and wellness, building community, and ultimately ensuring that those around us are set up for success.

As we celebrate the implementation of more affordable housing units in Kansas City, we remain committed to continuing the momentum to invest in the families and individuals in our community.

Together, we can care a stronger Kansas City, one where everyone has a place to call home.

Visit our website ton donate to support our upStart program: https://www.restartinc.org/

08/31/2026

On September 17th, hundreds of people who believe in a Kansas City where everyone has a safe place to call home will come together for reStart’s annual Homecoming Gala.

This year feels especially meaningful.

We recently opened the doors to our new Family Lodge, giving more families experiencing homelessness a place to stay together while they work toward permanent housing. Families have their own private space, along with the support and resources they need to take the next steps toward stability.

That is what we are raising money for at Homecoming.

Your $150 ticket isn’t simply a seat at an event. It helps make sure that when a family comes to reStart looking for help, we can say, "Come in. We have a place for you."

And while the mission is at the heart of the evening, we’re planning a pretty incredible night.

Whether you’ve supported reStart for years or are just getting to know our work, we would love to have you in the room with us.

Individual tickets are $150 and available now. Even if you can't attend, purchase a $100 raffle ticket for a chance to win a trip to Mexico for four!

To purchase and learn more, visit https://www.restartinc.org/events and click on the link for our Homecoming Gala.

A handful of sponsorship opportunities also remain for companies and individuals who want to make an even larger impact.

Thank you for continuing to believe in this work and in a Kansas City that can be a home for everyone.

08/27/2026

Volunteer Spotlight: The Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Royals MLB Urban Youth Academy!

A special thank you to the Royals and the Urban Youth Academy for creating a day for our families that they will never forget! By curating a special event that allowed our kids to practice catching, batting, and many more baseball skills, the day was filled with fun and laughter. Their special guest, Slugger, also made an appearance!

Days like this mean more than just a field day; they bring joy, community, and excitement. It gives our families something to look forward to as they are continuously working to get one step closer to housing.

They also brought in bags of school supplies to make sure that all the kids that were in attendance would be ready for the school year.

We are so appreciative to the Royals and the Urban Youth Academy for showing up for our families in so many ways. Thank you for hosting such a great day, and for ensuring that our Family Lodge environment really started off on a high note! If you're interested in getting involved with us, email [email protected] for more information!

08/24/2026

More than 40 years ago, Diane needed reStart.

Today, she donates to make sure someone else has it, too. 💙

Diane stayed at reStart in the 1980s while she worked to get back on her feet. She remembers reStart as a place that gave her the space to heal, grow and begin again.

Then, all these years later, this handwritten note arrived with her support:

“I was a reStart resident in the 80s. Thank you for your help and continuation with others!”

This is what 45 years of reStart looks like.

Someone who once needed a safe place is now helping provide one for the next person who walks through our doors.

Will you join Diane?

In honor of our 45th year, make a gift today and help ensure that the next person who needs a place to heal, grow and get back on their feet finds it here.

💙 Give today: https://bit.ly/4v9YPkx

08/22/2026

45 years. One vision: A Kansas City that is home for everyone.

Since 1981, reStart has helped individuals and families find a path from homelessness to housing. On September 17th, we’re bringing our community together for Homecoming: Kansas City, A Home for Everyone.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 45 years of impact while raising critical funds for our Family Lodge, where more families now have a safe place to stay, regroup, and take their next steps toward permanent housing.

✨ Celebrate 45 years of reStart
🏡 Help make home possible for more KC families
🥂 Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, auctions, and impact
❤️ Be part of what comes next

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting reStart and helping make Homecoming possible! There’s still time to join them.

Become an event sponsor or purchase individual tickets and be part of an evening dedicated to making Kansas City a home for everyone. Visit www.restartinc.org/events

We’ll see you at Homecoming!

08/18/2026

Story 21 of 45: "If it weren't for reStart, my son would not have made it." This mother's story is a reminder that homelessness doesn't discriminate.

Homelessness affects people who are deeply loved. People with parents who never stopped answering the phone. People with families who never stopped hoping. People whose lives changed because of circumstances that spiraled beyond anyone's control.

Her son is a veteran. He returned home from Iraq, struggled with chronic pain after back surgery, lost his job, and began self-medicating.

Ten years later, she still credits reStart with helping save her son's life.

Stable housing creates the space for healing, recovery, and a second chance. And sometimes, it helps a family find their way back to one another.

Support our work today by visiting our website.

08/15/2026

Volunteer Spotlight | Lockton Human Resources Team💙

A huge thank you to the Lockton HR Volunteer Group for being part of a very special milestone at reStart: helping move our very first families into Family Lodge!

The team went above and beyond at both of our locations. At Central Lodge, they painted the lobby, helped move our first families into their new spaces at Family Lodge, and cleaned the suites after families moved out.

At Family Lodge, they helped build welcome baskets, set up rooms, and clean and prepare suites for families arriving at their new home.

Being the volunteers who helped welcome our very first families into Family Lodge makes their contribution especially meaningful. Every box moved, room cleaned, basket built, and detail completed helped make that first move-in day possible.

Thank you, Lockton HR, for showing up for this milestone and helping us welcome families home. We’re so grateful to have had you alongside us for the beginning of this exciting new chapter!

08/14/2026

🚨 We're hiring, Kansas City.

As reStart expands to serve more families, youth, and individuals experiencing homelessness, we're growing our team and looking for compassionate, mission driven professionals who want to be part of something bigger.

Join us for our Rapid reStart Hiring Event and explore opportunities that create lasting change in our community.

📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍 918 E. 9th St., Kansas City, MO

Current opportunities include:
• Behavior Support Specialist
• Youth Care Worker
• Housing Case Manager
• Food Services Cook
• PRN Youth Care Worker
• PRN Behavior Support Specialist

What to expect:
✔️ Submit your resume
✔️ Participate in an on the spot interview
✔️ Qualified candidates may receive a same day employment offer

What to bring:
📄 An updated resume
🪪 Identification
❤️ A passion for mission driven work

Ready to build a career that creates hope and transforms lives?

Apply now, email [email protected], or visit https://www.restartinc.org/careers to learn more.

08/13/2026

Volunteer Spotlight | Springline Advisory 💙

A huge thank you to the team at Springline Advisory for spending time at reStart’s Family Lodge!

Their team jumped in to help move and arrange furniture, clean rooms, and freshen up couches throughout the Lodge. These behind-the-scenes projects make a big difference in creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming space for families as they settle in.

We’re so grateful for volunteers who are willing to roll up their sleeves and help us make Family Lodge feel like home. Thank you, Springline Advisory, for being part of it!

Address

918 E 9th Street
Kansas City, MO
64106

Website

http://www.restartinc.org/

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