reStart Inc.

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

Kansas City's most infamous bridge takes center stage.Get the chance to bid on this stunning piece by Kansas City artist...
06/01/2026

Kansas City's most infamous bridge takes center stage.

Get the chance to bid on this stunning piece by Kansas City artist Thomas Gieseke at reStart's Art Auction this Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center in the Crossroads.

Featuring the iconic Independence Avenue Bridge, this artwork celebrates one of Kansas City's most recognizable landmarks. Built in 1912, the bridge has become legendary for its encounters with oversized trucks that attempt to pass beneath it. Time and time again, the bridge proves that it always wins.

Born in Kansas City, Thomas Gieseke brings more than four decades of illustration experience to his work. Known for his vivid and imaginative style, Gieseke's pieces often blend elements of nature, history, pop culture, and politics to create truly unforgettable art.

Join us for an evening of art, community, and impact. Every bid helps support reStart's mission of ending homelessness and empowering families to build brighter futures.

View the art and place your bids here: onecau.se/_kd2wz1

Friday | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Leedy-Voulkos Art Center | Crossroads Arts District

What a great time we had at yesterday! We loved meeting everyone who joined us for Bingo and are so grateful for your ...
06/01/2026

What a great time we had at yesterday! We loved meeting everyone who joined us for Bingo and are so grateful for your support of reStart.

Thanks to all who participated, we raised funds that help individuals and families experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives and work toward a brighter future.

To learn more about reStart and how you can continue to make a difference, visit restartinc.org.

Thank you for supporting our mission! 💙

reStart Staff Spotlight: Ellyn Hunter, Executive Assistant to CEO 💙Manhattan, KS-raised and Kansas City-rooted, Ellyn Hu...
05/29/2026

reStart Staff Spotlight: Ellyn Hunter, Executive Assistant to CEO 💙

Manhattan, KS-raised and Kansas City-rooted, Ellyn Hunter is a UMKC Studio Art graduate with a background in administrative and client-facing roles. She loves connecting with people and brings that passion to her work at reStart. Outside of work, she is a wife, traveler, and proudly managed by five dogs and one very opinionated cat.

“My favorite moment at reStart so far has been serving as a navigator at Project Homeless Connect. The gentleman I was partnered with left that afternoon knowing he had stable housing and would not have to return to the street that night. It was a powerful reminder that this work creates real, immediate change in people’s lives.”

Thank you for all that you do, Ellyn!

We are preparing to open the doors of reStart’s Family Lodge, and we need your help to make it possible.Calling all comm...
05/27/2026

We are preparing to open the doors of reStart’s Family Lodge, and we need your help to make it possible.

Calling all commercial cleaners and volunteers. We are seeking support to prepare 50 rooms and complete essential furniture and upholstery cleaning before we welcome families into the space for the very first time.

Every hour of support helps create a safe, dignified, and welcoming home for families beginning a new chapter.

To learn more or get involved, contact [email protected].

Join us in opening these doors with care, dignity, and hope 💙

We are officially one week away from our reStart hiring event! 💙Join reStart on Tuesday, June 2, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 P...
05/26/2026

We are officially one week away from our reStart hiring event! 💙

Join reStart on Tuesday, June 2, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and explore an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization making a difference across Kansas City. We are currently hiring Behavior Support Specialists and would love to meet you.

Learn more and apply here: https://secure7.saashr.com/ta/6207185.careers?ApplyToJob=587720082&full_apply=&jobid=587720082 for more information.

We cannot wait to connect with you!

Story 14 of our 45 Stories for 45 Years. 💙After years of hardship and housing instability, she came to reStart guarded a...
05/25/2026

Story 14 of our 45 Stories for 45 Years. 💙

After years of hardship and housing instability, she came to reStart guarded and unsure who to trust. With steady support from her case manager, she began breaking down barriers, secured stable housing, and started rebuilding a future for herself and her child.

Today, she is housed, employed with the United States Postal Service, and thriving in her next chapter.

Help us prepare to walk alongside 45 more families at our Family Lodge by becoming a monthly donor today: ttps://bit.ly/4v9YPkx

Save the Date!Join reStart, Inc. on First Friday, June 5, from 5–8 PM at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center (2012 Baltimore Av...
05/22/2026

Save the Date!

Join reStart, Inc. on First Friday, June 5, from 5–8 PM at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center (2012 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108) for an inspiring Art Auction supporting our mission to end homelessness in Kansas City.

Featuring artwork from local artists Thomas Gieseke, Lori Buntin, Mark Mohr, and Daniel Montoute, this event highlights creativity with purpose. Guests will also experience The Road Home Exhibit, sharing powerful stories of resilience and housing.

Take a peek at the auction items now and place your bids here: onecau.se/_kd2x31

Happy EMS Appreciation Week! 🚒In collaboration with Simmons Bank, we’re proud to celebrate the EMS teams who show up eve...
05/21/2026

Happy EMS Appreciation Week! 🚒

In collaboration with Simmons Bank, we’re proud to celebrate the EMS teams who show up every day with skill, care, and commitment to our community. We’re grateful for their partnership and the impact they make across Kansas City.

Yesterday, we spent time at the fire station at 9th and Paseo grilling out, sharing a meal, and connecting with EMS crews in a moment of gratitude and appreciation.

All week long, we’ve been sharing small tokens of thanks. If you see an EMS team member, please take a moment to thank them for their service and dedication.

RESILIENT, TOGETHER.We’re honored to be selected again this year as a United Way Impact 100 partner. This partnership pr...
05/20/2026

RESILIENT, TOGETHER.

We’re honored to be selected again this year as a United Way Impact 100 partner. This partnership provides added visibility for our organization, along with unrestricted funding to help us meet our mission to provide pathways to stable housing.

Thank you, United Way! 💙

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