HOW TO HELP
Our financial assistance program is available for working men and women who support themselves, their families and their communities and are unable to qualify for help anywhere else. Currently our largest source of funding is United Way of Greater Kansas City. Elected payroll deductions through the United Way, Combined Federal Campaign, and Employee Giving Programs provide a great resource of funding for Working Families’ Friend. Other sources include donations or sponsorships from individuals, local unions, and corporations, and a variety of grants. It is an ongoing goal to widely diversify funding sources in order to serve a broader segment of working people and to offer a wider variety of programs and services. Part of that goal is to expand awareness of Working Families’ Friend and the services we provide to working people.
If you are in search of an upstanding charity to donate to in the Kansas City area we appreciate your consideration!
Contribute Online or via Automatic Withdrawal
Make a secure Online Donation to WFF or setup a one-time or recurring donation through an automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account. Many of our donors choose this as a very convenient way to donate.
Please contact Connie Mann to arrange this as a convenient option for you. connie@wffriend.org 816-842-5600 ext. 304.
You can also send a check to
Working Families’ Friend
1021 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO 64105
Penny Per Hour Program
One unique funding program we use is the Penny an Hour Program. To become a member a local union or company agrees to pay one penny per hour worked by each member or employee. On average, this amounts to $20.80 per person per year. Fifteen local unions and companies currently give to Working Families’ Friend at this level. Many others give at other levels.
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United Way Campaign
If your employer conducts a United Way campaign, please participate and give generously. If your employer does not conduct a campaign, please encourage them to contact United Way directly.
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Attend WFF Fundraising Events
Join us at any or all of our yearly events! We host three annual events to fundraise: a spring Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament, Governor Stumpy’s Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Working Families’ Friend in June, and a family-friendly Fall Picnic & BBQ Cook-Off!
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Missouri State Employees Charitable Campaign
Employees of the State of Missouri have the opportunity to participate in a charitable giving campaign through work. Employees are able to select which charity will receive their donation. By designating Working Families’ Friend as the charity of your choice, you can help us assist hard working people in your community. Thank you if you choose to support Working Families’ Friend.
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Combined Federal Campaign
If you are a Federal employee you have the opportunity to participate in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). All CFC donors are encouraged to select which charity will receive their donation. By designating Working Families’ Friend as the charity of your choice, you help us assist hard working people in your community.
To designate your donation to Working Families’ Friend use the five-digit code for our agency on your pledge card: CFC # 57518
City of Kansas City, Missouri Combined Charities Campaign
Employees of Kansas City, MO have the opportunity to participate in a charitable giving campaign through work. Employees are able to select which charity will receive their donation. By designating Working Families’ Friend as the charity of your choice, you can help us assist hard working people in your community. Thank you if you choose to support Working Families’ Friend.
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If you currently shop on Amazon, please sign-up for Amazon smile. Amazon Smile is an exact replica site of Amazon. It has all the same products and the same prices. By choosing Working Families’ Friend as your charity of choice, every time you make a purchase via SmileAmazon.com the AmazonSmile Foundation will make a donation to Working Families’ Friend based on the amount of your purchase at no extra charge to you. This is a new source of revenue for us that is growing each year, and costs our supporters nothing at all.
Annual Events
Texas Holdem Poker Tournament
Prizes awarded to the top winners. Raffle tickets sold for a chance at the final table.
Event is on Friday, April 26, 2019 Pipefitters Hall 8600 Hillcrest Rd. KCMO
5:30-10:30
WFF Golf Tournament
This event sells out. Please register early to secure a spot for your team.
Monday, June 17, 2019
Loch Lloyd
Annual Picnic & BBQ Cook-Off
Please join us with your family and friends for food, fun and fellowship.
Event is on Saturday, September 28th Pipefitters Hall 8600 Hillcrest Rd. KCMO
Denver Cinco de Mayo
Celebration will include a main prize drawing and many raffle items.
Event held in Denver on May 4, 2019. Location to be determined.
