Lance McCarthy, my boss, is making me do it :(
- Jeremy Byrne, Kansas
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Because my sister is in the program and I want to show my support for all those trying to better themselves.
- Laura Bascue, Northland
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Because I am a resident of Hillcrest ministries and believe in showing my appreciation for the support of others.
- Michelle Willey, Northland
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I want to help the homeless in kc
- erin facklam, Northland
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Because I supprt Hillcrest and it contribution to the City.
- Bud Jeffress, Eastern Jackson County
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I want to help the less fortunate and homeless and would like an opportunity to help others and be generous.
- Taylor Cofield, Northland
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I want to help the homeless.
- Maddie Smith, Northland
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I am participating in this walk as an act of mission.
- Angela Morelli, Northland
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To support Nancy Kincaid's team
- Mary Richards, Northland
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I am very lucky to have never been homeless. I am participating in this walk to help others who have not been as fortunate.
- Janell Huskey, Northland
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We are pleased to partner with Hillcrest for the good work they are doing to help the poor and needy among us. We praise God for their diligence and perserverence in helping people in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Nathan, Katie Van Duyn, Northland
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Great cause!
- Jerry Cesar, Eastern Jackson County
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I believe in the cause and know that there is such a need for our services.
- Denise McPherson, Northland
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Many hardships in life are often unpredictable and not preventable. Having the support of caring strangers is often the strength a struggling individual needs to get back on their feet.
- Tatum Mead, Eastern Jackson County
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HILLCREAST PROVIDES A VALUABLE SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
- ALICE CRIGER, Kansas
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I believe that the money is going for a good cause and I enjoy getting out and walking.
- Nancy Goulding, Northland
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To support a worthy cause that provides a hand up rather than a hand out.
- Dennis, Garrett, Treyton Shriver, Northland
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Cause Hillcrest Rocks!!! As a former resident, I want to give back to such a great program.
- Crescent Archibald, Northland
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Because there ARE homeless!
- STEVE SMITHMIER, Northland
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God has so richly blessed our family with this ministry
- Paul Gross, Northland
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Because my friend asked me to participate for a good cause.
- Vicki Sutcliffe, Northland
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We just graduated from the location in Platte City, and could not be more grateful. Before we came here we were living in the middle of no-where with no heat in the middle of winter. We are glad to help try and give back in any way possible
- Brandon, Chelsa, ClysiteJo, Brooke Detrick, Northland
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I participate in the Walk for the Homeless because several years ago I lived in a Hillcrest home. Since then it has been important to me to stay in touch with this orginization and do as much as I can for them.
- Brittany Hammer, Northland
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I want to do something with my team mates.
- Stephanie, Ashley, Allyson Makalous, Kansas
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I want to help people.
- Anne Thomas, Northland
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we just graduated out of hillcrest and we know first hand how valuable this walk is
- brandon,chelsa,clystieJo,brooke detrick, Northland
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I think Hillcrest does a wonderful job in helping people to help themselves
- Schatzi Ball, Northland
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We are committed to making a difference in our community in Independence. We strongly support the program goals of Hillcrest Ministries and encourage this model of social service to better the lives of our citizens in greatest need.
- Marcie, Steve, Zachary Gragg, Eastern Jackson County
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As a social service provider in the community, this agency assist the clientel that I work with in stabilizing their families and futures. I am happy to assist them with their mission to continue these valuable programs.
- Susan Bartlett, Northland
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I want to help the homeless with walking
- Kelly Pretz, Eastern Jackson County
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We enjoy helping our those in need in our community
- Sharon, Steve Horton, Northland
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I really appreciate the work they do to help people and families get back on their feet and avoid deeper poverty.
- Peggy Kelly, Kansas
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My passion to help the homeless and give them hope!!
- Deanne Townsend, Northland
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I know people who have benifited from the Hillcrest program
- Tessa Edwards, Northland
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I would like to help other people
- Kaitlin Arnold, Northland
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To assist those that need help.
- Jon, Rhonda, Braden Taylor, Eastern Jackson County
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This will be my first year, but I can NOT think of a better cause or a better to team to walk with. Thanks for the opportunity!
- Stacy Batcheller, Northland
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I have helped with homeless ministries through my church and with Grand Avenue Temple in Kansas City, MO.
- Teresa Arnold, Northland
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Because it is a great cause.
- Michael Hanauer, Northland
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We are very devoted to Hillcrest and the great work it does.
- Hal, Peggy & Lincoln, Taft & Hayes Stueve Swaney, Northland
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I think it's a wonderful program to help people who have had an unfortunate turn of events back on their feet by giving them the tools to succeed on their own.
- Dale, Lori, Audrey, Elise Bolyard, Northland
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It is a great cause!
- Debbie, Krystal Feekin, Eastern Jackson County
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This is a great ministry and our church sponsors an apartment.
- Joyce Cashier, Northland
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My sister-in-law teaches where many of her students live in Hillcrest Housing.
- Marilyn, Terri Wolverton/Gourley, Northland
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My sister-in-law teaches where many of her students live in Hillcrest Housing.
- Marilyn, Terri Wolverton/Gourley, Northland
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My sister-in-law teaches where many of her students live in Hillcrest Housing.
- Marilyn, Terri Wolverton/Gourley, Northland
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My sister-in-law teaches where many of her students live in Hillcrest Housing.
- Marilyn, Terri Wolverton/Gourley, Northland
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I attend the Rock of KC church and wanted to do something to give back and this was perfect for our family to do together.
- Joanie, Victoria, Andrew Conaway, Northland
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I am a member of Lee's Summit Christian Church which supports Hillcrest Transitional Housing. I am glad to help raise money for such a great program!
- Allyson Leone, Eastern Jackson County
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I want to help others in need
- Amanda Smith, Northland
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I walk to get involved with our community and lend a hand to those in need. It will be my turn to need help one day and I want to serve others and set an example to my kids.
- Donovan Smith, Northland
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We believe in supporting differance makers and Hillcrest Ministry makes a differance in people's lives!
- Bob Howard, Northland
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I believe that we should get our children and their parents off the streets
- Sandy Henrich, Eastern Jackson County
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I am doing this with my soccer team and we are doing this as a fun cause to give back to our community:)
- Aundria HIll, Northland
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Homelessnes is a non-discriminatory circumstance that might happen to any one of us at anytime. It can happen ovenight to hardworking tax payers and even republicans. We all need to think about who would be willing to take in our families and pets if need be.
- Bridget, Ashley Hood, Northland
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My daughter and I were residents in the program in 2002. I'm so appreciative for the help and support that was given to us. This is one way we are able to give back.
- Tania, Kyra Reinoso, Northland
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Hillcrest is a chance for many to not only start new, but to change their lives. Give a man a fish and they eat one meal. Teach them to fish and they eat for life. We have been blessed and so we must bless others. It's an honor to serve. Blessings, Mike and Kathy
- Mike, Kathy Cole, Northland
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Because it is a local community cause which help get a homeless family back on their feet to work and live in the community.
- Rich Bennett, Northland
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we've supported Hillcrest in various ways over the years. They go great things to help struggling familes
- Roger, Darla Dusing, Northland
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I totally believe in helping especially Mothers and children that have had hard luck and need some time and help getting back on their feet again!
- Connie Heidenreich, Northland
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My daughter and I were residents in the program in 2002. I'm so appreciative for the help and support that was given to us. This is one way we are able to give back.
- Tania, Kyra Reinoso, Northland
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Much of Hillcrest's work is behind the scenes, so it is good to have a visual show of support for all that is done to transition people from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
- James, Sarah Barrows, Eastern Jackson County
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Hillcrest helped a couple in my small group get on their feet, and I want to show my support for them and what they have accomplished due to Hillcrest's help.
- Shannon Dorzweiler, Northland
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It's a wonderful cause and I would like to help them out this year.
- Sandy Damico, Northland
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I have worked in shelters and I am familiar with the struggles individuals and families have to go through. This ministry offers change and good direction to a better life for the next tomorrows. May God's Good works continue for many more, but may the people receiving the assistance see and know that HE is alive and uses us to help others.
- Mary Hunter , Northland
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Second year for this event. Hillcrest is a ministry that my church sponsors, and one in which I believe.
- Steve, AnnMarie Campbell, Eastern Jackson County
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My family wanted to get involved after hearing about Hillcrest at a church services months ago. We want to support sucha great cause that provides a much needed service for those who find themselfs in a tough position without housing and the basic needs of life.
- Tracy, Jill, Taylor, Hannah Kinsey, Eastern Jackson County
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to help those less fortunate than me
- Patricia Henry, Northland
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The walk is fun and I like helping others.
- Shannon Thomas, Northland
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Hillcrest helps people help themselves and changes lives.
- Sandra Thomas, Northland
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I am a budget counselor and believe Hillcrest can do amazing things!
- Kayla Laderoute, Northland
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We have been a homeless family and although we did not use the services of this particular organization we wish to support their work.
- Erica Davis, Eastern Jackson County
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It is a great organization thats hepls give tools to poeple that get them back on their feet and It also helps me in my workplace in saving on healthcare cost.
- Deeanna Walker, Northland
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As a member of Lee's Summit Downtown Rotary, I have heard a lot about Hillcrest and want to help any way I can.
- Lane, Courtney, Chloe Constant, Eastern Jackson County
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We love Hillcrest!
- Walter, Susan George, Northland
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This is one of the best programs I know of because it teaches people to help themself rather than just giving a handout. Kuddos to all of the hardworking individuals that make it possible.
- Lyn Cheek, Northland
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It is a fun way to give back to our community.
- Mary Listrom, Northland
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It is for a great cause. Reaching hands to help out others in need.
- Tiffany Turner, Northland
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To help make one person's life a little easier is a lifetime accomplishment!
- Ashley, Aaron Bryant, Northland
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It's for a great cause and it is lots of fun!!
- Nancy Armstrong, Northland
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I have a heart for KCK and this is one more way that I can help make a difference there.
- Teanne Riley, Kansas
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To save the Universe
- max cooper, Kansas
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I am apart of Key Club at Liberty High School and this was one of our major events we participate in. Also I have vouluteered at the different locations and have see the numerous wonderful things this ministry does for many people.
- Tiffany Still, Northland
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I believe Hillcrest Transitional Housing is a great system/transition for women and children! Sometimes one just does not have enough money to live on their own and need temporary assistance while building a foundation in life such as finding a job, adjusting to a new situation, etc. I volunteered once (physically working on an apartment) and enjoyed helping while meeting many new and friendly people!
- April, Gabrielle Davis, Kansas
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Me and my soccer team are wanting to give back to the community before our season is over and our coach thought this would be a great thing to do so we all desided we were going to do this!
- Shawna Kingston, Northland
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I am a teacher and I see how homelessness affects families. Anything we can do to help end homelessness is a good thing!
- Megan, Allen, Emma Bright, Northland
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I am a volunteer at the Hillcrest Thrift Store and I think it is a great cause that I want to support more.
- Abbie Dearing, Northland
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I AM A VOLUNTEER AT THE THRIFT STORE AND SEE DAILY THE WONDERFUL SERVICE HILLCREST DOES FOR THE KC COMMUNITY.
- SANDY, WAYNE RUPPERT, Northland
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I walk to raise funds for those in need AND as a personal challenge to improve my health.
- Jamie Chambers, Northland
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board member
- Jeff Zimmerman, Kansas
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I support Hillcrest's plan to bring people into the community with the skills to support themselves and their family. To move into the community with hope and a plan.
- Terry Edwards, Northland
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It is an excellent cause. I believe in helping others help themselves.
- Cindy McGinnis, Northland
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It is for a good cause
- sheila, Bett kimmel, Northland
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I am a graduate, and want to give back in any way that I can, to help other families.
- Jannean Wilmot, Northland
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Tasia Tedrick is my co worker at CommunityAmerica Credit Union and she is a budget counselor for Hillcrest, so I am walking with her.
- Tracey Steward, Kansas
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We have seen the incredible gift of self-sufficiency provided by Hillcrest to deserving homeless families. It's a ministry making a difference right in our own backyard and the need is greater than ever.
- Matthew, Katie, Cormac, Marlowe & Holden Eck, Northland
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to help the homeless and for exercise and to join the fun
- Jill McCrae, Northland
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We are participating in the "Walk for the Homeless" as a "team" event for our soccer team.
- Emily Plummer, Northland
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I believe that Hillcrest is providing a service that is crucial to homeless families and individuals and I support their efforts
- john davis, Kansas
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I walk because I believe in the work that Hillcrest is doing to help those in need.
- Laura Meador, Northland
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Read about the walk in our church newsletter. Our church sponsors a person at Hillcrest thought this would be a good way for me to support them. And my daughter and I enjoy walking 5k. Anna Snow
- Anna Snow, Eastern Jackson County
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I walked last year; it's a good ministry.
- millie picker, Northland
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I'm doing it with my church and I think It will be a Great thing for me, to do something for others.
- Meggie Shearer, Kansas
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Participate in a good cause. To be physically fit.
- Dwain, Lori Bauer, Northland
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I don't normally participate in events such as this, but I've been motivated by watching one of your employees over the past two years. He has a true heart for Hillcrest Ministries and believes in their ministry, heart and soul. I don't have daily contact with him, but when I do get to chat with him, he gives me the impression of being himself, regardless of what else is going on. If he didn't believe in Hillcrest, I wouldn't be volunteering to do this.
- Martin Slimmer, Eastern Jackson County
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As Christ followers, I participate to love others and serve the world. No one should be homeless. Hillcrest Ministries is a structured program leading people to self-sufficiency.
- Rissa Glick, Northland
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To do my part.
- Tam Brown, Kansas
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Received a brochure at the Race for the Summit benefit for Lee's Summit Elementary. As a nurse I care about the homeless.
- George Kilpatrick, Eastern Jackson County
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I enjoy helping other out and knowing that I can make a difference in this world. The excercise from the walk is just an added bonus!
- Heather, Kayla, Sydney, Elaina, Terri Smith, Custer, Kansas
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It's for a great cause. My mom worked there, left on bad terms, but the faulty management aside, the reason for Hillcrest is a very good cause.
- Jariane Baker-Johnson, Kansas
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I believe it is for a good cause and we never know if one day we may need help.
- Benita, Maiya Hamilton, Kansas
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We whole-heartedly believe in Hillcrest's mission to serve the homeless and help them achieve self-suffciency.
- Adrienne, Brad, Will, Breanne, Mimi Garstang, Northland
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Because we help our neighbors.
- Paula Shepherd, Northland
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I love helping people that are willing to do the work to provide a better life for themselves and for their children. Hillcrest is a wonderful community support system.
- Linda Dallas, Northland
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i was homeless for 21 yrs. after recieving alot of help from kcrm, i felt this would be a grt way to give back.
- john larue, Northland
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I graduated from Platte County Hillcrest in April 2009. I knew once I graduated what a change they made in my life. And now a year later I still have a full time job that I love, I love myself which in turn makes me a better Mommy to my two wonderful daughters. They have a place in my heart that I will carry for the rest of my life.
- Jeannie, Aliyah, Alyssa, Bobby Robinett-Smera-Duke, Northland
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We walk because we believe that Hillcrest is a great organization and we are glad to be a part of it!
- Michele, John, Max, Emma, Alex Cronin, Northland
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To support an outstanding organization that truly changes lives.
- Beverly Powell, Eastern Jackson County
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This sounds like a great opportunity to help people who I may not usually reach out to.
- Kelsey Heuer, Northland
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WE JUST HAVE A HEART FOR THE HOMELESS AND WANT TO DO WHATEVER WE CAN TO HELP!
- Brenna, Eric Holland, Kansas
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We want to support Hillcrest in their efforts to help those less fortunate.
- Eric Adams, Northland
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It's fun.
- Mike Andes, Eastern Jackson County
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The Platte Valley Bank Outreach Committee has decided to join and are encouraging all of their members and co-workers to participate in and donate to this worthy cause. Looking forward to it!!
- Linda Searcy, Northland
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We all can survive with much less than we are "spoiled" with but everyone needs encouragement and a cozy place to lay their heads at night.
- Rachel Harrington, Eastern Jackson County
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IT IS A WONDERFUL CAUSE,
- charity tillery, Northland
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Because the number of homeless families continues to grow in Kansas City.
- Eric, Lynne, Elizabeth, Timmy, Anna Haynes, Northland
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I walk because it supports a great organization doing a lot of good in our community.
- Alicia Hanauer, Northland
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To help people
- Daniel Wood, Kansas
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I truly believe in the mission of Hillcrest.
- Cindy McCloud, Eastern Jackson County
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Our church sponsors a portion of Hillcrest.
- Mark, Janna, Dane Trulsson, Northland
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I believe in the tenets and philosophies of this organization. And my church sponsors one of the apartments in Lee's Summit.
- Cheryl Miller, Eastern Jackson County
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The walk allows me to teach my kids how we can be part of a team that supports and loves people in a way that is bigger than we can do all by ourselves.
- Paul, Ana, Erica, Jessica, Angela Mast, Northland
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I have had a burden for not only the poor (spiritually), but also the homeless for awhile now. I believe that this is a burden from the Lord God. I would like to walk on behalf of the homeless to express my desire to serve the homeless. There are many homeless people/ families in the world who need people to stand in the gap for them.
- Donzell Davis, Northland
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You provide such a wonderful service.
- Brenda Murray, Northland
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First Year Participant, HTH brings hope, faith and love to others in our city, and i am excited about having the opportunity to be a spoke on the Hillcrest wheel, and just letting God work through me and my family to benefit others, be HIS light on May 15th.
I hope God blesses this walk in extra ordinary ways.
Rob Stewart
Light of the World..
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
John 8:12
- Rob,Mya,Alec Stewart, Kansas
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This will be my 3rd year as a team captain. It is very inspiring to go out and see all these people working to fight homelessness!
- Shannon Beane, Northland
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It is a gret organization and a real benefit to our community. I love doing it and have been involved since the first Platte County walk.
- Evelyn Hanauer, Northland
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Hillcrest does a lot of great things for the community and I want to support their efforts.
- Amy Acock, Northland
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We are a brand new chruch in the Northland of Kansas City and want to become active in our community.
- Julie Bogart, Northland
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Our church has supported Hillcrest ministries for many years and this is a great way to be involved.
- Katherine Mick, Northland
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My passion is helping other people. Love one another as I (God) loved you. God ask's us to help the homeless, widows, strangers, etc.
- Sherri Borror, Kansas
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Our hope is to help those in our community who are in a time of need. We are called to serve.
- Tim and Steph and Kids Theis, Northland
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I think it an awesome program
- Dawn, Tosha, Amber Atkins, Northland
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My brother was homeless on several occasions in his life. Hillcrest shows a hand up instead of a hand out.
- Mary Calvillo, Northland
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I have been part of Water's Edge for almost a year now and I feel like this is a great program. I have helped fund the apartment for a year and I have helped clean the apartment that Water's Edge is involved with and met some of the tenants while we were there. I'm truly blessed to be a part of the church I am and that they help out with this cause. So many people are lost and this program gives families the skills to survive.
- Shelle, Chase, Kole, & Hope Noland (Shelle & Chase), & Hines (Kole & Hope), Northland
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Serving amazing albeit homeless families on their journey to self-sufficiency.
- Stacy, Glenn, Ruby, Ceylor Johnson, Northland
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Supporter of the ministry
- Robert Buell, Eastern Jackson County
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The homeless need support as we could be homeless just as easily.
- Dave, Lisa, Lindsay Nelson, Northland
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I myself went through the program and if there is anything I can do to give back to those who helped me I'm there!
- Mandy, Jaedyn Fuller, Taylor, Northland
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This organization really makes a lifelong difference in the families that it supports. What a fantastic opportunity to really make a difference in people's lives!
- Sherree, Tom Gorman, Eastern Jackson County
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Hillcrest is a wonderful effort that produces results.
- beth, Herb webb, Eastern Jackson County
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It's for a great cause
- Connie Janulewicz, Northland
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We participate in the walk because we believe in Hillcrest's mission, and it's a good way for our kids to see how we give back to our community and those less fortunate than we are.
- Melissa, Reilly, Reide, Reigan, Reiker & Reiss Marowelli, Northland
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It's the coolest thing I do all year to help in my community.
- Linda Lock, Northland
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to help other people in any way i can who are less fortunate than i .
- deana randall, Northland
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I want to support the efforts of Hillcresst Ministries.
- Shannan Slavens, Northland
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i was asked to walk with my aunt
- Angela Warren, Northland
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My daughters girl scout troop found out about the walk.
- Nissa True, Northland
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I am in Girl Scouts and when my troop found out about Hill Crest we thought this is what we want to participate.
- MacKenzie True, Northland
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It's a program that changes people's lives.
- Carol Sivils, Eastern Jackson County
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Because helping others who are in need reminds us of all we should be grateful for in our lives.
- Jennifer, Madeline Keller, Northland
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To help those in need.
- Leigh Potter, Eastern Jackson County
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Because we want to help the children who are homeless in our county.
- Teresa Flaugher, Northland
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to support the ministry of hillcrest!
- Lynette, Lucy Harrenstien, Eastern Jackson County
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We have chosen this as a district wide Lions project to help Hillcrest do what Lions do best- WE SERVE!
- Susan McDonald, Kansas
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getting more involved with the community
- cindy,jon noland, Kansas
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It is a great way to show support for the less fortunate. If I can help one person by walking, that puts a smile on my face.
- Brenda Ostroski, Kansas
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My daughter invited us to join her team and I think the ministry is a great cause.
- Dave Weese, Kansas
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My daughter invited me to be on her team and I think the ministry is a great cause
- Debbie Weese, Kansas
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I have walked every year since Platte County started in 2003. This is the greatest program I have ever encountered. It is faith based and the people are so great to work with it shows all the good and hope to come in this world. you meet the most amazing people and I am blessed to be abel to assist in a small way.
- Barbara J Campbell, Northland
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A roof over our head is a basic human need, and I would like to help make sure that all have that.
- Lisa King, Eastern Jackson County
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Great cause and look forward to being able to help out.
- Carol Fink, Eastern Jackson County
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I have a passion to help those in need in what ever way I can. I cannot imagine how frightening it would be to be without a home, so I want to help in this small way.
- Susan Hartzheim, Eastern Jackson County
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To help out and to exercise
- marcie hanson, Northland
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I have recieved services such as this and want to help others as i know 1st hand what a difference it will make in their life!
- DeAnn Warren, Eastern Jackson County
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A great way to combine compassion and excercise.
- JENNIFER ADAMS, Kansas
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A great way to combine compassion and excercise.
- JENNIFER ADAMS, Kansas
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Hillcrest gives people a second chance and the tools to make the most of it.
- Mike, Amy, Lily, Abby, Carrie Brink, Northland
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Amazing organization that really does help people with their lives.
- Bryan, Tara, Brody, Olivia Rezen, Northland
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I have been volunteering for Hillcrest for some time now and would like to continue with this walk.
- Michael McCrave, Kansas
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I walk to support a great organizatoin that is making a difference in the lives of Kansas City families
- Bart Marowelli, Northland
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I walk because of the amazing work families do to recapture their hopes and dreams! It is truly inspiring!
- Mindy Davis, Northland
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We are Platte County residents who believe strongly in the organization and giving back to our community.
- Mary, Kevin, Victoria Robinson, Northland
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To support the Liberty Senior High School Key Club team- our Liberty Kiwanis Club sponsors their club, and we support each other's service projects throughout the year...!!
- Debbie Jones, Northland
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I think it is important to support ALL in our community
- Lynne Cobin, Kansas
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Everyone deserves to have an opportunity for new life.
- Mellissa Saucedo, Eastern Jackson County
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great cause to get people off the streets
- melissa sherman, Northland
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Liberty High School Key Club walks to show that high school students can make a difference in their community & world!
- Erin Garvey, Northland
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In memory of my little sister, Sunny Lynn Swanson, 38, who passed away October 2009 in Belleville, Illinois. She had been homeless off and on and desperately needed
health care, food and shelter. She had a heart of gold and other homeless people in Belleville told how she gave whatever she had to others in need and helped them find courage and strength in Jesus Christ in their desperate hours of need. Many, including myself and social agencies in Illinois failed my sister, but the Lord did not. She was a victim of abuse as a child in foster homes as well as adulthood and seemed to fall through all the cracks in todays social & health systems. She passed
while being held in the Belleville City jail overnite. She was arrested day before her passing in an abandoned house where she tried to seek shelter from the cold rain.
I want to find a way to help the homeless in Belleville or at least get the shelters back open which were recently closed. If I can bring awareness to this horrific problem that plagues city of Belleville, IL
I will at least be helping her friends. I need advise on how to organize candelight vigil so to speak, to bring awareness to this problem in my sisters name and memory.
I hope to bring media attention as was done
when my sister passed in the jail from the local papers etc. and to release lighted balloons at a set time at Rotary Park where
many homeless hang out. This in remembrance of Sunny and every homeless person out there. Can anyone advise me how to get started? I must do this on Saturday, October 16, 2010 one year anniversay of Sunny's death. She had a sixteen year old
son. In the meantime I have been lead by my heart to help the homeless in my community so I feel very blessed to help and to participate.
Always,
Stacey Bray
- Stacey Bray, Kansas
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I walk in memory of and appreciation for the many families that have lived in Jewell #1 over the last 20 years. They've taught me so much!
- Charlotte Smith, Northland
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I have homeless family; so I'm walking for them.
- Amber Overton, Kansas
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I can't imagine a better cause than an organization that teaches people to be self-reliant and have a sense of pride. I'll do whatever I can to be part of that change.
- Hilary Peknik, Northland
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As a member of the Northland Region Chamber of Commerce "Leadership Northland" Class of 2009, I was able to witness the power of Hillcrest firsthand through our group service project. I have felt the connection ever since. Love the motto, "A hand up, not a hand out."
- Steph Hart, Northland
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Everyone deserves to have a good life, no matter what their circumstances are!
- Theresa Peal, Northland
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I have seen first hand the impact of Hillcrest Transitional Housing and I am proud to be involved with this organization and to be able to show my support in any way I can!
- Meredyth Melcher, Northland
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To help others as God's word says we are to do
- Kathy Reine, Eastern Jackson County
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Hillcrest is doing great things. I want do something to help them continue!
- Karen Sullivan, Kansas
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We believe in what Hillcrest is doing to help people in a way that creates dignity and long term healthy families.
- Tim, Michelle, Olivia, Isaac Truesdale, Eastern Jackson County
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I participated in the Walk for the Homeless two consecutive years a few years back, and I absolutely love the work that Hillcrest Ministry is achieving through your efforts! There are many organizations that help the homeless in our community, but Hillcrest truly helps get people back on their feet. They focus on assisting families and children, helping them find jobs and teaching them the necessary skills to succeed in our community. Thank you for your work!
- Brooke Van Lear, Northland
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Hillcrest does not just apply Band-Aids. It fixes problems for homeless families with a Hand Up not just a Hand Out
- LibertyRotaryClub Hadden, Northland
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The program benefits people and gives them a chance at becoming self-sufficient. It's a great service to people in Kansas City.
- Paul Kolle, Kansas
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I graduated from Hillcrest Ministries 15 years ago and I love to support them and give back in any way that I can.
- Tara Smith, Northland
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To help the needy as Christ teaches.
- Sam Sullivan, Kansas
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A fun way for our family to help others.
- Sarah, Andy, Tess, Kate, Jane Martens, Northland
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It's a great way to get involved.
- Hlena,Gary,Noah/Nicole, Dylan, Eddie Pflumm/Lonergan, Kansas
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I believe we all should help each other.
- Deb Forbes, Kansas
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It's a great organization and I'm excited to support them and everything they do in the upcoming years!
- Beth Montes, Kansas
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I believe the way to love Christ is to love and care for those he identified with the most-those in need.
- Lance McCarthy, Kansas
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I want to walk with my mom and dad who say that helping the homeless is one of the important things God asks us to do for Him.
- Emma Jones, Kansas
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I want to help the homeless by equiping them with the skills they need to get their lives back on track. I want to be that hand that helps them up.
- Stu Jones, Kansas
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We walk in support of Hillcrest's mission and in companionship with those who need help in reaching or returning to self-sufficiency.
- Becky Jones, Kansas
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This will be our second year participating in this walk. I think it's important for us to help people - especially in the Kansas City area.
- Kathie Thomas, Kansas
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To help those in need and while being grateful for the things I have.
- Eric Jacobson, Northland
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I believe in helping those that strive to also help themselves. I like giving back to the community
- Nanci Anderson, Eastern Jackson County
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Hillcrest is an excellent organization with the best volunteers in the world! Their mission has helped so many families get self sufficient.
- Nancy Kincaid, Northland
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Because Hillcrest's high accountability program is proven and awesome!
- Kathleen Barratt, Kansas
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