For the past 40 years, Boost KC (formerly Assistance Leage of Kansas City) has strived to fill in the gaps felt by our neighbors in need. Our name reflects our desire to give people a boost when they need it most.  
 
MISSION: Boost KC is dedicated to alleviating the consequences of poverty or crisis for children and adults in the Greater Kansas City community.   
VISION: Everyone deserves to have essential needs met to succeed. 
 
Boost KC is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization comprised of 300+ members who contribute more than 63,000 hours annually to serve 17,687 vulnerable Kansas City-area residents. 
 
 
Boost KC invested $900,000 in these programs: 
• Boost Bears distributed 5,040 teddy bears to comfort children in crisis. 
• Boost Bundles partnered with MOCSA to fill 1,118 clothing/hygiene kit bags for sexual assault victims. 
• Boost Scholars awarded scholarships to graduating seniors and adult learners. 
• Child In Need served 197 children, buying specific items to meet their educational and physical needs when funding wasn't available.                                             
• I’m In Charge helped 5,979 elementary students learn personal safety. Schools received facilitator’s manuals, a video and workbooks, in English and Spanish.                                     
• Senior Outreach supported 620 seniors through a senior pal program and entertainment at senior centers. Holiday meals and care packages were delivered to homebound seniors. 
• Threads2Thrive provided new clothing, shoes and hygiene supplies to 4,367 elementary, middle and high school students in need. 
• VolunTeens in grades 7-12 helped 355 individuals served by Boost KC and other nonprofits.