Sunflower State Lights who are lighting our way — join us every WE CARE DAY, monthly on the 25th. One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
These organizations are quietly doing the work of Matthew 25:40 in Kansas — feeding the hungry, sheltering the stranger, lifting the fallen — and the important work of assisting those oppressed by life. It is a beautiful thing, responding to those in need as we are all commanded. They serve their neighbors. These are not just examples to follow — they would welcome your time and support of their mission.
Kansas — Lights shining across the Sunflower State
Statewide network of food pantries, emergency assistance, immigration services, and refugee resettlement. The Catholic mission to serve the poor — planted in Kansas and still growing.
One of the most justice-oriented congregations in Kansas. Active in hunger relief, refugee welcome, and community advocacy. The Congregational tradition has always believed the church exists to serve the neighborhood around it — First Plymouth still does.
Since 1951. Three meals a day, emergency shelter, recovery programs. The state capital's anchor for people in crisis for 70+ years. When the government buildings close, the Mission stays open.
Feeding America member. 86 counties. The hunger-relief backbone for the whole state — the supply chain that makes every local food ministry possible.
Johnson County families in crisis. Food, utility assistance, and financial coaching. Practical help that meets people where they actually are.
130+ years of residential care for children in crisis and support for foster families. Nearly a century and a half of standing in the gap for children when their own families could not.
Wichita's anchor animal welfare organization. Thousands of animals rescued a
The 25th of every month is WE CARE DAY.
One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
Share your WE CARE DAY story — the one that made you feel good about doing it. Every little kindness helps. A compliment goes a long way. Jesus says don't tell anyone of your kindness, but we need your example so you only get to use your last name initial so you don't have to compromise your faith. Tell us — what made you feel good helping someone? Your story lights the way for others.
Know a business or organization in Kansas that shares our values — serving neighbors, lifting the vulnerable, doing the important work of assisting those oppressed by life — Matthew 25:40? Tell us about them and we'll shine a light on their work so that you may patronize these entities who share your values.