About reStart
WHAT WE DO
reStart is truly leading the way to end homelessness once and for all in Kansas City for every neighbor.
HOW WE DO IT
By addressing every stage of the housing continuum from prevention and emergency shelter to permanent housing, coupled with individualized, wrap-around care.
WHY WE DO IT
Because every neighbor deserves a safe place to call home, and a stronger Kansas City begins with housing for all.
At reStart, we exist to end homelessness in Kansas City. To do so, we tackle homelessness through all angles of the housing continuum. With more than four decades of steadfast dedication to ending homelessness, reStart uses our experience and insight to mobilize our teams, partners, and the larger community to address this urgent and growing need. ​
Through interim housing programs, individualized case management, and wrap-around services, we are here to support the whole person and shepherd residents from homelessness to safe and stable housing.​​
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What does it mean to experience homelessness?
Homelessness means something different for everyone. It can be unstable housing, sleeping on the streets or in a car, fleeing abuse or being at risk of losing your residence.
Ensure Access to Housing
Create affordable, attainable, and sustainable housing opportunities. Ensure organizational facilities address the current and future needs of all stakeholders (e.g., participants, staff, founders, partners, and the community).
Provide Comprehensive Programming / Services
Leverage evidence-based interventions and processes to offer supportive programs and services to assist participants in building skills, resilience, and long-term self-sufficiency.
Inspire Giving
Invite and cultivate a community of engaged (time, talent, treasure) supporters and advocates committed to the mission. Mobilize donors to secure the essential funding to build a sustainable future.
Drive Organizational Health
Build a sustainable, resilient, organization that attracts and retains talented staff and board of directors with a strong culture, training and development, succession planning, overall fiscal viability, and continuous process improvement.
Build Brand Awareness
Amplify reStart's pivotal role in enhancing the vitality of our community, ensuring its relevance and connection with the broader public.
Our Vision
Leading the way to prevent and end homelessness in Kansas City.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide pathways to stable housing.
Our History
reStart, Inc. began in 1981 as an overnight emergency shelter in downtown Kansas City and has grown into one of the region’s largest homeless service providers.
With over 40 years of service in the Kansas City area, reStart has become a community leader advocating for and modeling best practices for permanently ending homelessness.
37%
The number of unhoused people in Kansas City has increased by 37% since 2022.
Cause of Homelessness
Kansas City’s recent Point in Time census revealed that the number of unhoused people in Kansas City has increased by 37% since 2022. This shocking data, alongside a devastating lack of affordable housing in the metropolitan area means the work of organizations like reStart is more critical than ever. Learn more at the links below.