06/08/2026
This is what love looks like!
Father Waris and Nick, our Director of Client Services, went on a shopping trip together. Father Waris came back with 14 pairs of brand new men's shoes to fill up our First Stop room.
He is always thinking about the needs of the people at JTNL. Not just the big picture, but the small things that actually make a difference, like a pair of shoes that fit.
At our main office on Troost, we saw over 1,200 clients last year. 80% of them were men. Right now, we see about 130 unique individuals every month walking through our door looking for help. A load of brand new shoes? That will last us about a week.
A week.
That's how high the need is. And that's why this matters.
A brand new pair of shoes might not seem like a big thing, but for a man coming home from incarceration, it's dignity. It's someone seeing him. It's a fresh start that starts at the ground level.
Thank you, Father Waris, for always showing up and thank you to everyone who helps keep our First Stop room full!
Interested in helping someone start with a fresh foot forward? We are always in need of men's shoes and clothing. New or gently used. Reach out to [email protected] or call our office at 816-960-4808 with questions. Drop off at 3120 Troost Ave.
