Causes: Emergency Assistance, Human Services

Mission: Community Services League is dedicated to promoting self-sufficiency and providing resources to those in need.

Results: In 2008, CSL:- served 19,303 Households (More than 45,000 individuals)- helped to employ 185 Individuals and helped retain employment for 105 others- provided 2,900 Job referrals to the unemployed- distributed $524,515 in food and $87,735 in clothing- provided 4,849 families with $529,384 in financial assistance- placed 450 families in permanent housing- provided counseling services to 3,616- assisted 1,141 senior citizens- provided 1,317 transports to the disabled and elderly- provided referral to 4,953 clients for much-needed services- served 1,228 families from the Christmas Store- supplied 1,094 children school supplies to start the year- provided 159 energy conservation classes- provided $10,500 in optical exams, glasses and prescription assistanceIn 2009, demand for services has increased by more than 25% and continues to grow!

Direct beneficiaries per year: More than 45,000

Geographic areas served: Eastern Jackson County, MO

Programs: Provides food, clothing, utility and housing assistance, medications, transportation, school supplies, holiday presents and dinner, and other basic human needs.