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If you are a victim of domestic abuse or violent crime
CALL THE HOTLINE AT: 1-877-507-7233

Christian Associates
13192 State Highway 13
Kimberling City, MO 65686

417.739.3200

HELPING FAMILIES IN CRISIS

When the first Board of Directors met in 1974, they didn't realize that they were laying the foundation for a unique rural charitable organization. What began as a single program for "friendly visitation" has grown to include the provision of emergency housing and utilities, clothing, household goods, services for victims of crime, shelter from domestic violence, transitional housing, professional counseling and response to a variety of other emergency needs.

Christian Associates seeks to carry out its mission through the operation of three programs:

(1) The Domestic Violence program for the victims of violent crime;

(2) The Family and Community Services program for low-income families threatened by homelessness, medical catastrophe or other crisis;

(3) A Thrift Shop that provides low-cost clothing shoes and household goods to the community - as well as opportunities for volunteer service and a "place to give."

(4) Through the Food Pantry we are able to offer food to families in the community as well as support the Transition Shelter and Domestic Violence Shelter residents.

Christian Associates also coordinates an annual "Share the Joy of Christmas" program, operates a food pantry and actively participates in the promotion of other community service programs. Most recently, Christian Associates provided staff support for a community group as they established a dental clinic for low-income children.

The programs and services provided by Christian Associates are made possible through cash and in-kind donations from individuals, businesses, churches, schools and civic groups; annual fund raisers and benefits; bequests; grants from public and private sources; and are supported by many partnering agencies and a host of wonderful, dedicated volunteers.