Rockhurst & UMKC Move Outs

Rockhurst & UMKC Move Outs

During early May 2023, Flourish teamed up with Rockhurst University and UMKC to collect furniture and household goods from students leaving for the summer. Thanks to their partnership, we now have a large donation of essential furniture and home goods that will go a...
Community builds community! 

Community builds community! 

A special thanks to the Loch Lloyd community, our volunteers Rich and Carrie Kline, Kansas City Junk Company, and our team of dedicated volunteers who ran the Loch Lloyd Donation Drive yesterday. When we work together, we do amazing things! All of these donations...
10,000 Items

10,000 Items

Can you believe it?  It’s MAY and we’ve given away over 10,000 items so far this year! Your donations go a long way towards turning empty houses into homes. During your spring cleaning this year, let us help you donate with purpose, as we give your...
Meet Diana

Meet Diana

Last week, we were visited by Diana, a guest from our partner Misión Alcance! Misión Alcance   Diana was moving into a new home with her two children, and we made sure she had everything she needed to furnish the space. This adorable stuffed puppy also went home...
Meet Virgil

Meet Virgil

It’s national volunteer week! We’re kicking things off with a spotlight on Virgil, aka the VACUUM MASTER!   Virgil works tirelessly to make sure that all the sofas, recliners, loveseats, and ottomans we receive get vacuumed and shampooed. With his...
Meet Bill

Meet Bill

Bill is a champion of repurposing and making items beautiful and purposeful. He’s also the first to go to when you need a laugh, is always welcoming to visitors coming through the woodshop, and is a passionate volunteer and advocate for Flourish.  Bill...
Health Forward

Health Forward

We’re so excited to announce that we were selected as a grant recipient from the Health Forward Foundation!   The Health Forward Foundation exists to build inclusive, powerful, and healthy communities characterized by racial equity and economically just...
KCUR Feature

KCUR Feature

Check out this amazing feature from KCUR 89.3!   Carlos Moreno visited Flourish last week to learn about our work providing free home furnishings to underserved families in Kansas City. Executive Director Rich Shøckey discussed the importance of a furnished home...