Hillcrest Ministries of Midamerica

Hillcrest transitional housing has a proven method to move individuals and families from homelessness to self-sufficiency. In the flagship program, clients receive rent-and utility-free housing while agreeing to follow program guidelines, find and maintain full-time employment, attend life skills classes, participate in community living, and follow a strict budget plan. In addition, Hillcrest offers intensive case management for residents that works on solving the root causes of their homelessness; and advocates for action on homelessness, poverty, affordable housing, and hunger. Hillcrest addresses the total life situation of the homeless clients served. The program is effective at helping individuals, youth, and families become self-reliant in 90 days. Hillcrest currently serves 650 adults and youth each year with its five residential sites celebrating up to an 83% program graduation rate. In a single year, clients have paid off or reduced debt by 175,000. Hillcrest graduates leave the program with the tools needed to maintain their independence and success. Hillcrest is the most sucessful program of its kind in the Kansas city metropolitan area, and has been recognized for best practices by the national alliance to end homelessness. Hillcrest is committed to solving homelessness for all.