Partner Agencies

United Way of Greater St. Joseph Partner Agencies

United Way of Greater St. Joseph improves lives by supporting the following 17 area Partner Agencies.

Bartlett Center - serves as a focal point for community activity and programs including childcare and youth programs.

816.233.8201          bartlettcenter.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters - helps children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors who have measurable impact on youth.

816.671.4090         bbbsstjoe.org

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Inc. - takes a multifaceted approach by providing housing and supportive services for homeless, disabled families; crisis pregnancy services; adoptions; senior transportation; emergency assistance; and workforce development.

816.232.2885          catholiccharities-kcsj.org

Children’s Mercy - serves the region as a pediatric medical center that provides comprehensive and specialized services to all children regardless of ability to pay. 

816.234.3000          childrens-mercy.org

Community Missions (CMC) - provides permanent housing along with supportive services for men with disabilities who have been chronically homeless.

816.390.8884          cmcstjoe.org

Family Guidance Center for Behavioral Healthcare - offers an array of services to help people who are living with mental illness or addiction disorders live longer, healthier lives.

816.364.1501          fgcnow.org

InterServ - provides accredited preschool; youth out-of-school activities; immigration services; emergency assistance, food pantry, financial counseling; in-home/medical, nutrition and volunteer placement services for seniors.

816.238.4511         faithfullyserving.org

Legal Aid of Western Missouri - provides free, quality, civil legal assistance for those who have nowhere else to turn.

816.364.2325          lawmo.org

Northwest Missouri Community Services - provides multiple services to assist individuals and families in need to help improve stability.

816.364.1131          helpmenow.org

Scouting America, Pony Express Council - provides an educational program to build character, train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develop personal fitness.

816.233.1351          ponyexpressbsa.org

St. Joseph Safety and Health Council - promotes prevention of injury, illness and death by planning, conducting, promoting, and assisting in activities designed to decrease the number, severity, and cost of accidents. 

816.233.3330          stjoesafetycouncil.org

The Salvation Army - assists those in crisis situations with residential shelter, emergency assistance, clothing, and household items. Also offers counseling, summer camps, and youth programs.

816.232.5824          salarmymokan.org

Samaritan Counseling Center - provides professional, accessible counseling, psychological, and psychiatric services to promote the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of individuals.

816.364.4300          TheCENTERlistens.org

Specialty Industries - provides meaningful employment to individuals with disabilities in our community. {Specialty Industries and United Way of Greater St. Joseph will close their Partner Agency relationship at the end of 2025. Specialty Industries has shared that they are not in need of United Way donor funds to continue operating at their current level and offering meaningful employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities. United Way congratulates Specialty Industries on securing resources to continue their work.} 

816.232.8083         specialty-industries.com

United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Missouri - offers services to enhance independence and quality of life for children and adults with developmental disabilities, including early intervention, employment, and life skills.

816.364.3836          ucpnwmo.org

YMCA - provides healthy activities for children, adults, and families, turning no one away due to inability to pay. 

816.671.9622         stjoymca.org

YWCA - provides comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault services, including a 24-hour hotline and shelter for women and children, as well as licensed childcare, childcare resources, fitness/recreation, and women’s programs.

816.232.4481         ywcasj.org