Ros Thorpe
Director of Outreach
If you would like to Volunteer for any of the Opportunities below, please contact our Director of Outreach
Homelessness Ministries
Hillcrest provides transitional housing and other programs that combat homelessness by building the self-sufficiency of families.
Atonement has partnered with Hillcrest to adopt one of their apartments at the KCKS site, a mere 20-minute drive from Atonement. We also regularly provide food for their onsite food pantry and work with our apartment families to support them during their stay.
Atonement has partnered with Hillcrest to adopt one of their apartments at the KCKS site, a mere 20-minute drive from Atonement. We also regularly provide food for their onsite food pantry and work with our apartment families to support them during their stay.
JoCo IHN empowers homeless families by engaging people of faith by working with a network of 40 congregations to help situationally homeless families land stable jobs, find permanent homes and break the cycle of homelessness.
Atonement members partner with our host church to provide meals, volunteers, and non-perishable food and other supplies approximately every 8-10 weeks.
Atonement members partner with our host church to provide meals, volunteers, and non-perishable food and other supplies approximately every 8-10 weeks.
Project 10❤️20 is Johnson County’s only shelter for adults who are experiencing homelessness. We provide transportation to and from the shelter, a hot evening meal, and a grab-and-go breakfast in the morning. We’re a safe place to sleep and to receive care, compassion, and support.
Atonement volunteers provide meals and other service during their ministry from December - March.
Atonement volunteers provide meals and other service during their ministry from December - March.
Food Insecurity
"Feed the Need" Food Drives
Since May 2020, Atonement has responded to our neighbors’ needs with regular drives, collecting non-perishable food items, as well as personal hygiene and cleaning supplies – and delivered them to local food pantries including those at Harvesters, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, Jewish Community Center, Johnson County Community College, KU Lutheran Campus Ministry Student Food Pantry, MLM, and Resurrection OP.
Members of Atonement also volunteer at the food pantries at area food pantries. In addition we regularly collect school supplies and snacks for Brookridge Elementary, and Christmas gifts for MLM.
Members of Atonement also volunteer at the food pantries at area food pantries. In addition we regularly collect school supplies and snacks for Brookridge Elementary, and Christmas gifts for MLM.
MLM first opened its doors in 1971, and today serves those in need in the greater KC area in a variety of ways, including: its Community Care Centers, the Financial Opportunity Center, Minor Home Repair program, its annual Christmas Store, an Orchard & Garden, its Family Empowerment program, and Permanent Supportive Housing. Atonement members regularly provide volunteer hours and support.
MLM has now established a presence here in Johnson County, and is actively supporting families through its Rapid Re-Housing Program and other services; this ministry offices at Atonement.
MLM has now established a presence here in Johnson County, and is actively supporting families through its Rapid Re-Housing Program and other services; this ministry offices at Atonement.
Peace, Justice & Equality
Johnson County's Justice Ministry was born in 2020 through conversations with a variety of local congregations. It became official in 2021, and now includes 27 interfaith communities. Atonement is an active member of the network, and has members participating in its three current issues of homelessness, affordable housing, and the mental health crisis care for county residents.
And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8
And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8
Who We Are
What We Have Accomplished
The Good Faith Network includes 27 interfaith faith communities across Johnson County working together to build a collective voice so large it can't be ignored. We organize and use that voice to advocate for changes that address the root causes of our community's most pressing problems.
Coming Up
We will begin our 4th year with community-wide listening sessions, where members of our faith communities and others are invited to come together in small groups and share the concerns they see in Johnson County. We will also provide updates on the three issues that we have been working on, and invite members of our community to be involved in one of the research teams addressing those issues. This year we will also be raising a fourth issue, based on the responses during those 'listening sessions.'
We invite all who wish to join us in making our voices heard – and in doing so, make Johnson County a more welcoming home for all.
We invite all who wish to join us in making our voices heard – and in doing so, make Johnson County a more welcoming home for all.
Three research teams focusing on Homelessness, Affordable Housing, an Mental Health Crisis Care, have done extensive research in each area to understand the issues surrounding each and exploring how other communities created solutions. We then addressed those who have the power to implement the changes we seek.
At our recent Nehemiah Action in May 2024, we heard the following:
At our recent Nehemiah Action in May 2024, we heard the following:
- Johnson County will be opening a Crisis Stabilization Center in 2024 to serve voluntary patients, but involuntary patients still end up in ERs and that needs to be addressed.
- Chairman Kelly has set a goal of ending Chronic Homelessness by 2029; however, a roadmap to reach Functional Zero still needs to be developed.
- We received a commitment from Commissioner Allenbrand to champion an action item before the Board to create an Affordable Housing Fund, to support earmarking $4 million in COVID recovery funds for it, and to work to direct the relevant committee to identify recommendations for priorities and eligible uses.
LGBTQIA+ Support Ministry
The LGBTQ Support Group ministry offers encouragement, growth, and hope through thoughtful conversations and support. We meet periodically throughout the year and welcome those who would like to join us!
Other Community Ministries
Blessings Abound Thrift Store is a Christian not-for-profit serving the KC area by selling and recycling donated merchandise to provide aid to people in need.
Atonement members volunteer regularly at the store to sort donations, arrange display, and a variety of other tasks.
Atonement members volunteer regularly at the store to sort donations, arrange display, and a variety of other tasks.
Brookridge Elementary School opened in 1967 and serves children and families at 9920 Lowell in Overland Park. Today, Brookridge guides more than 500 students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.
Atonement volunteers serve as tutors and in-class helpers; opportunities are also available to help with school parties and field trips. We also provide classroom snacks twice a year to support the teachers and students, and offer a school supplies drive during the summer to be donated to the school.
Atonement volunteers serve as tutors and in-class helpers; opportunities are also available to help with school parties and field trips. We also provide classroom snacks twice a year to support the teachers and students, and offer a school supplies drive during the summer to be donated to the school.
Atonement members give “the gift of life;” your blood donations are then shared with hospitals around the Metro KC area.
We encourage members to visit the Center at 10568 Metcalf Ave, just south of the church.
We encourage members to visit the Center at 10568 Metcalf Ave, just south of the church.
Hollis Renewal Center provides “a time and place apart” for individuals, small groups, and organizations to pause and reflect on their mission.
Atonement members serve on the board for Hollis, and our groups are encouraged to use the facility for retreats and work projects.
Atonement members serve on the board for Hollis, and our groups are encouraged to use the facility for retreats and work projects.