A reporter with Midwest Airline's in-flight magazine contacted us about wanting to provide their customers with ideas about how they could make a difference through volunteering.  City Union Mission was one of eight charitable organizations from across the United States that they chose. They found us through our website.  Specifically they were looking to speak with one of our volunteers so they could get the real inside scoop.  Bob Wassam happily complied.  “Bob is one of our most trusted and faithful volunteers,” reports Calvin Caylor, Donor Relations Specialist. 

The following is an excerpt about City Union Mission taken from the article that appears in the November/December 2006 issue of In-Flight Midwest Airlines magazine.

8 Ways to Make a Difference
by Cameron Walker

The City Union Mission in Kansas City has spent the last 83 years addressing the needs of the homeless through shelters, food pantries, a hotline with shelter information and a summer camp for underprivileged kids on the mission’s 500 acres in the Ozarks.

The mission offers a range of opportunities for volunteers as well, from fundraising to working at charitable events to jobs such as maintenance and cooking.

When he retired two years ago, Bob Wassam was looking to contribute to his community.  After thinking and praying about it, he says, he realized his spot was at the mission.  He’s since been involved with everything from serving holiday meals to tracking donations to giving tours of the mission’s range of facilities.  He has also made strong connections with the people who stay at the mission.  “You learn so much from the guests,” he says.  “The things that they’ve endured and experienced—they’re just so upbeat about it, they inspire you to be better yourself."

If you would like more information about volunteering at City Union Mission please click here. You can also call (816) 329-1487 or email Volunteers@CityUnionMission.org.