Hillcrest Transitional Housing Annual Walk for the Homeless
Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Why I Walk... For people who are in situations beyond their control, to help them get a new start in life. - Kenny Brownfield, Clay County To give back to the community. I believe in this program and I have seen what it can do to get families back on their feet. - T. Kimberly Harlan, Platte County Our church Pine Ridge Presby. is very supportive of the Hillcrest's ministry. We provide support for an apartment at the Northland location. - Ilse Smith, Platte County It is our church's youth activity. We support an apartment. - Haley Smith, Platte County I know that God's heart is with those who are in need. I am walking as an expression of God's love towards people - Troy McMahon, Platte County To serve my community and express Jesus love for others - Janet McMahon, Platte County I like to help out and the walk with all the festivities makes it more fun than work! - Kristin Matthews, Platte County Hillcrest is an organization that really gets out there in helps the community with a quick turnaround process. Thanks for helping our community to rid of homelessness! - JAMISON GREEN, Platte County I am participating to support Hillcrest and my mother's church, Unity of Independence. - chelsey murphy, East Jackson County I love the "A hand up, not a hand out" philosophy. It's a great organization! - Tracy Johnson, Platte County I am walking to help show my support for those who need assistance and to encourage them by letting them know there are others that care a great deal about them. - Angela Sparks, East Jackson County To help the homeless and as a way to get extra credit for my college fitness class - Brad Hartmann, Clay County everyone needs help in life. Walking to lessen the stigma associated with Homelessness and the factors that are involved is important - Jennifer Smith, Platte County Hillcrest's mission to give a hand up not a hand out is the kind of group I want to support. I like helping others help themselves. - Shannon Thomas, Wyandotte County Together we can help so many - Dorene Disbrow, Platte County To help those less fortunate and to do something with my 7 year old. - Mike Riley, Clay County To raise money for those who need a little help - Ana Mast, Platte County I've never walked in a charity event, just want to do it to help the homeless. - Betty Miller, Clay County I love serving those in need - Brian Lautenschlager, Clay County Mama and Daddy just thought I'd love to come along. - Esther Lautenschlager, Clay County Mom and Dad love Hillcrest - Luke Lautenschlager, Clay County My husband works for Hillcrest and we feel commited to take care of the widows and orphans and the poor or this world. - Amber Lautenschlager, Clay County I want to help. - Avery Prine, Clay County What a great way to show God's love to others. - Cynthia Hauser, Clay County I walk because "There but for the Grace of God - go I" It's only by God's grace that I am not homeless. It can happen to anybody, and someday, I could find myself in the same situation. - Rhonda Smallwood, Platte County I participate in the Hillcrest walk for the homeless because it's my time to communicate to the community. I feel it is my time to give to them and I enjoy doing it. - Lindsey Gregory, Clay County I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me. - Jesus Christ - Jeff Beckham, Clay County It is a great way to support a cause and get in shape! - Amanda Mills, Clay County Our church seeks to help the ministry. - moree scofield, East Jackson County We seek to help the Hillcrest program grow. - randy scofield, East Jackson County This is a tough time for many people in our community. I would like to help in this small, but important way. - Bill DeArmond, Wyandotte County This is a great service for our community in helping those who are working to get back on their feet and just need some help. - Curtis Olsen, Platte County This will be my first year. I know an individual who is receiving help from Hillcrest! Wow, what a wonderful "hand up"! - Lynn McRill, Platte County I want to support a great ministry and a great cause. - Steve Breon, Platte County It is a worthwhile cause. - Sue Lasiter, Clay County I am a previous resident and I want to give back to an organization that helped me a lot. - Shelly Hammer, Clay County We try to help. - Brian Harcombe, Clay County Because I am healthy and have a lot to be thankful for and I can help those less fortunate. It's the right thing to do. - Terrie Boyles, Clay County It is a very worthwhile cause! - Heather Jones, Bryan and Madelyn Long, Clay County Everyone deserves a second chance and Hillcrest is an amazing resource for so many people. My husband and I want to model for our daughter how important it is to reach out to our community and to serve those who are in need. This will be her first walk...she's 10 months old! - Elisha Herndon, Platte County Because this is one of the most effective programs I've ever known about! - Terry Buford, Clay County My son wants to help raise awareness and money for the homeless across the Northland. - Brett Schultz, Clay County I think it is a wonderful organization. - Rachel Barnes, East Jackson County I participate for a good cause, God's work, and the exercise! - Janet Allen, East Jackson County I enjoy this walk. - Patricia Baglien, Clay County To support a great organization, spend time with friends, get some exercise. - Marjorie Yates, Clay County to assist the homeless - Shelley Riddle, East Jackson County It's fun and easy way to help my community. - Carrie Heritage, East Jackson County Very worthwhile program to the lives of people turned around. - David Zoller, East Jackson County Donate to a worthy cause and to get together with friends and fellow workers and for exercise - Debbie Buckholz, Platte County I believe that the assistance that Hillcrest offers the community is critical to those in need and I want to make a difference in the community. - SYLVIA SWORD, East Jackson County This is the best organization around that helps the homeless transition to stability and independence. - Sherree Gorman, East Jackson County neighborhood project - mark mcdonald, East Jackson County We are walking to help others and teach our children the joy in helping others. - Michele Cronin, Clay County I know it is the right thing to do. - Heidi Faith Crum, Platte County I think it is important to raise awareness to our community the needs of others. - Lynne Cobin, Wyandotte County It's a great way to give back to a good organization- and get some exercise. - Megan Davolt, Clay County to help the least, the lost, and the last; to support my church, Living Water Christian Church, in helping the homeless in our own area - margot weyandt, Platte County exercise for a good cause - Crystal Cole, Clay County I like the idea of "a hand up not a hand out!" - Dennis Shriver, Clay County To help others in my community who are less fortunate or experiencing difficult times. - Jessica Kihn, Wyandotte County I work as a school nurse in Liberty and I have personally witnessed Hillcrest families go from being desperate and hopeless to being independent and secure. It is a wonderful organization and I'm proud to support them! - Amy Flood, Clay County To help provide shelter to those who can't do it alone or need a little help to get back on their feet again. Julie Nelson, Independence, Missouri - Julie Nelson, East Jackson County I believe in this ministry! - DEBORA CONYERS, Platte County I have a heart for people who are striving to to "turn the corner" to better their lives ane the lives of their children. - kathy keeton, East Jackson County I WALK BECAUSE HILLCREST IS A TEACHING PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS PEOPLE. HELPING THEM TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN ACCOMPLISH. - MARILYN SCHIEDER, Clay County Because I care - Cynthia Fisher, East Jackson County The Hillcrest provides an important function for our community. - Steve High, East Jackson County first time for me - my church is very active in support for Hillcrest - Sheila Finley, East Jackson County Because everyone needs a home. - Teresa Creamer, East Jackson County I had the pleasure to meet and work with some of your people a few weeks ago with our church youth group. I thought the message and work you all are doing is worth fighting for and raising awareness. I was touched by the fact the you help homeless family's get back up on their feet. I wanted to help in some way. - Paula Diaz, East Jackson County To support a wonderful ministry - Jerry Howard, East Jackson County We are a group of families reaching out to other families. - Dalynn Hayakawa, Clay County It takes so little effort to do so much good. - Dub and Joy Steincross, Clay County I think it will be fun and for a good cause. - Amanda Myers, Platte County I believe it is a worthwhile cause and it is a chance to get out and get some exercise. - Sally Myers, Platte County Help raise money for Hillcrest Ministries - Jay Wilson, Platte County Help raise money for Hillcrest Ministries - Kelsi Hart, Platte County Help raise money for Hillcrest Ministries. - Susan Cook, Platte County To raise money for Hillcrest Ministries. - Jennifer Perkins, Platte County My school told me about it! - Beth Peterson, Clay County My daughters school told me about it. - Tammy Peterson, Clay County Fragile families often don't know where to turn. Hillcrest gives families the opportunity to hope for the future again, or maybe for the first time! - Mindy Davis, Platte County I want to do everything I can to help support Hillcrest. This is a wonderful program that helps individuals and families who are homeless,to be given encouragement and support to get back on their feet. - Susan George, Platte County I think we're all in this together and whatever we can do, with what we can, we should do it for our fellow humans that need it. - Tamara Etter, East Jackson County I think Hillcrest is a great agency that offers a lot of support to families! - Jennifer Ford, East Jackson County I wish to use my newfound endurance for God. - sam jonesi, East Jackson County Our Bible Study is doing it as a group - April Miller, Platte County To raise awareness for homelessness in our community and to support them - Justin Roach, East Jackson County I know that this is a worthy cause and I want to be apart of the walk. - Sherice Anderson, Platte County In order to raise the money to help families in need. - Kristen Alexander, Clay County My team walks every Saturday morning. Each year we choose 2-3 walking events designed to give support to others. - Dawn Maxwell, Clay County I walk for the homeless because I know it makes God smile! - Sharon Otto, Platte County My husband and I have walked for Hillcrest the past two years. This year I have decided to invite my elementary music students to sing the national anthem with me to kick-off the walk. I hope most of them will decide to walk with me, too! - Stephanie Myers, Clay County Homelessness may be the greatest issue of our times. Jesus taught us to do unto others and when you do to the least of these you do unto Him. We must strive to do all we can for all those in need or want, especially in these difficult financial times. - Rev. Thomas Oesterle, East Jackson County There are so many homeless children in America -- I believe we need to help the parents get their feet back on the ground. And to celebrate my nephew's High School Graduation! - Heidi Craft, East Jackson County I participate in the walk because I want to help the people in the community. I think that Hillcrest Ministries is a great program and that they really help the people of our community in a resourceful way. I feel like my donations would never be misued also. - Brandi Green, Platte County Because Hillcrest has personally help me so much for myself and my family. I graduated personally from the program in May of 2007 and I was the first resident to own my home when I graduated. - CHRISTINA HARDIN, East Jackson County I believe that Hillcrest does an amazing job in assisting families moving from homelessness to stable living situations...and Cotton begged me to participate..... - Herbert Webb, East Jackson County This is my first year to particpate - my church is affliated with Hilclrest and I have been hearing about these services for a while now. I decided it was time to contribute. - Christine Stigall, Clay County We totally support what this organization is doing and want to help them meet their goals. - Kate LaFrance, Platte County Because I think it is cool to walk and it gives them a lot of money. I get to do this with my Grandpa. - Payton Sheer, East Jackson County I like to - its for a good cause and it is fun. My grandson is excited about it too and we do this together - steve perkins, East Jackson County Because it is nice to help those who are in need. - Nathan Moody, Clay County to bring awareness to the homeless and their needs - Lisa Nelson, Platte County I have never done this before but I have read a lot about Hillcrest and totally believe and support how they help people that are much needing help. - Barb Hull, East Jackson County long time apartment sponsor in Platte County - John Sawle, Platte County I like to do all that I can for others - Tonya Vega, East Jackson County I feel that Hillcrest provides a wonderful alternative to the normal shelters. My mother-in-law got me involved 5 years ago and I have been walking ever since. - Amanda Chaffee, East Jackson County To show our support for the families that are participating in Hillscrest's ministries. - Tom, Kelly, Matt & Lindsey Walther, Clay County Exercise for a good cause! - Michele Moody, Clay County The community is always helping us out, so we wanted to give back to the community - Cathy Hill, Platte County I want to end homelessness and this is the best way to do it, through teaching self-sufficiency. - Vincent Minette, Clay County This is our first year. Were excited to see what Christ is doing through hillcrest and want to be a part of it. - Paul Blanche, Platte County I want to help people who do not have a home or food. - Will Garstang, Clay County To help give back some of what God has blessed me with... - Dana Clary, East Jackson County i noticed that by rearranging the letters in 'walk for the homeless' one can produce the phrase 'hell, earth meows'. walk on. - derrick rohr, East Jackson County to raise money for hillcrest! - dennis rohr, East Jackson County Jesus replied "Love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, this is the first and greatest commandment. And the second one is like it, Love your neighbor as yourself." - susie rohr, East Jackson County Homeless people need safety, support, and education to lead to eventual independence. Hillcrest provides for these needs. - Erin High, East Jackson County I think that this is a wonderful way to help people - Shirley Early, East Jackson County It's a great program for helping folks get back on their feet. Our church sponsors Hillcrest and we want to help out as well. - Brian McCleery, Clay County My parents are teaching me the value of helping those in need. The kids in the Hillcrest program are so much like me and I'd like to help them have the same great opportunities I have in life. - Cormac Eck, Clay County Hillcrest is a very good program well worth supporting. - Kimberly Praiswater, Platte County It's a fun event that helps people less fortunate in our community. - Louise Welborn, Platte County A group I'm in at my church(First UMC Blue Springs)supports Hillcrest - Janice Bauch, East Jackson County I completed the walk last year and really enjoyed myself. I think this is a wonderful cause. I was so excited to participate this year that I'm now my team's captain! - Shannon Beane, Platte County Because it is a good program that offers concrete solutions that enable people to begin to provide for themselves. - Diane Pletcher, Clay County Hillcrest helped a family very close to my heart and I am forever grateful. - Craig Harrison, East Jackson County Hillcrest helped my family and I to get to where we are today. I owe Hillcrest so much more than I can ever give. - Angel Collins, East Jackson County But for the grace of God - there go I! - Patty Rubin, Platte County We love the fact that while several people give temporary help to the homeless, Hillcrest goes one step farther by empowering those who seek their help. - Jonathan Kelly, Platte County BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN THERE WHEN I NEEDED A HAND UP AND THERE HAS BEEN PEOPLE THAT HELPED ME AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHO I WAS AND WAS WILLING TO LEND ME A HAND - Charity Tillery, Platte County We walk to support this valuable ministry to families who need assistance. We want to be "Christ's feet" . - Gloria Proffitt, Clay County To help those in need. - Casey Shields, East Jackson County I am a social worker in Clay County and have come in contact with families needing housing, some of which utilize Hillcrest's services. They are beneficial to our community! - Susan Bartlett, Clay County Any of us can lose everything and become homeless. Helping people get on their feet allows them to move forward with dignity. - Mary Smith, Platte County This is a ladies small group that meets on Thursday nights - many of us have been in the situation that many of the single moms that are in the Hillcrest programs currently find themselves. We have been lavishly blessed and we want to pour out some of those blessings to these families. - Christy Swords, Platte County I think that this is a great way to not only help yourself by getting a good work-out, but also helping others in the process. This is a great organization that is able to help many people out across our community. - Kelly Schneikart, Clay County Hillcrest Ministries is one of the charities I support because it serves local homeless and combined with the power of faith it gives a hand up not just a handout to those in need. Helping others and changing lives, what's more important than that while we are temporarily here on this earth? - Michael Cole, Platte County To celebrate my high school graduation. - Nash High, East Jackson County cause we re cool like that. no seriously because we want to help the needy and we are very passionate. - kat high, East Jackson County I think the Hillcrest ministry is wonderful and I want to do everything I can to make sure it is strong and successful. - Carla Hilton, Platte County It's for a good cause and I want to challenge myself physically. - Melissa Marowelli, Clay County My family and I experienced many blessings over the last few years of our lives. As I am highly thankful for those blessings, I believe it to be important to take those blessings and share them with others. We need to love others and share with them the grace we experience. I believe that Hillcrest works to meet this need by sharing many blessings and grace with families in the community and helping them get back on their feet. If my walk and time can help be a blessing to someone else, then that is what I hope to do. - Stephanie Theis, Platte County My small group supports a Hillcrest apartment. I love what this Ministry does and what it stands for. - Mendy Shriver, Clay County Group fundraiser for our bank - Connie Janulewicz, Platte County We walked last year, and I love the way the community comes together to the aid of those wanting to get a new start. I am personally blessed to participate with your wonderful organization's efforts! - Gary Thompson, East Jackson County This is such a wonderful program - God So Loved the world - He gave His Only Son - I can not do that much but I can do my best - Barbara J. Campbell, Platte County I am abundantly blessed. This is the least I can do to not only help others, but to respect their need. - Pauli Kendrick, Platte County It is such a good feeling to know that you can help other people. - Bonnie Krueger, Platte County Hillcrest has blessed my life - Paul Gross, Platte County Because it is a good charity to walk for. - Jessica Rowan, Platte County I walk to support the positive work that so many volunteer groups and Hillcrest staff have committed themselves to doing in Clay County. - Linda Lock, Clay County I have been involved with Hillcrest for the past several years and have seen success story after success story. I believe this program is the best way to teach families to be self sufficient. - Denise Shibley, Wyandotte County I have walked for a few years and its AWESOME! - Dannielle Dennis, Platte County I have walked for a couple of years now and Its one of the most amazing things that I have done. I have been through tough times in my life and my mother has had to go through the hillcrest ministries program. I believe that its wonderful and I thank god for it. - Ashlee Dennis, Platte County I have been so incredibly impressed with the approach and the results of Hillcrest Ministries. The staff is passionate, the programs have long-term lasting impact because they teach people how to think and hope differently, and the client's are truly deserving. How could I not believe in supporting this worthy organization! - Kerrie Tyndall, East Jackson County I participate because it is a fantastic program. It teaches those in the program how to help themselves and to get back on their feet. It is definitely a "hand up" program is a very worthy cause. - Evelyn Hanauer, Platte County I walk for Hillcrest because its a great organization. How many other places do you know that are willing to help people get back on there feet for nothing?? - Jamie Gerlt, Platte County It is a program that works to help families learn to make it on their own again. - Sandra Thomas, Wyandotte County To celebrate the many Hillcrest graduates from Jewell #1 and to help ensure that others can get a "hand up" in the future. - Charlotte Smith, Clay County Hillcrest is a great organization that I am happy to support in any way I can - Monica Carter, East Jackson County