A Campaign to Strengthen Food Security, Youth Development, and Family Stability
Turn generosity into lasting change!
At Kerr Street Mission, impact doesn’t begin with programs – it begins with people. With a shared commitment to dignity, belonging, and measurable change, the Impact Starts Here Campaign invests in the areas of greatest need that allow families, children, and youth to thrive.
This campaign focuses on three strategic pillars where impact begins – and grows.
- Impact Starts with Food: Expanding Access to Fresh, Nutritious Food
- Impact Starts with Belonging: Creating a Youth Development Space
- Impact Starts with Understanding: Measuring Impact Across Family Services
Today, we invite you to join us in our bold $400,000 strategic opportunity to create lasting change where it matters most: Expanding Access to Fresh Nutritious Food, Creating a Youth Development Space and Measuring Impact Across Family Services.
Join us in making a difference. Invest where impact starts!
Impact Starts with Food
Expanding Access to Fresh, Nutritious Food
For families facing food insecurity, access to fresh food is not guaranteed. Kerr Street Mission serves more than 1,200 individuals each week, but logistical limitations restrict the volume and quality of food we can distribute. This investment removes that barrier.
Full-Size Refrigerated Food Delivery Truck to expand partnerships with large-scale retailers to greater volumes of fresh, nutritious food
Dedicated Driver to expand distribution reach and scheduling flexibility
- Increased volume and consistency of fresh food distribution
- Improved nutritional quality for families and children
- Reduced food waste
Impact Starts with Belonging
Creating a Youth Development & Leadership Space
Children and youth thrive when they have safe, welcoming spaces to learn, connect, and lead. Kerr Street Mission’s youth programs provide mentorship, life skills, and belonging – but current space limitations restrict program reach and effectiveness, including our Leadership in Training initiative.
A youth-centered space for stronger peer connections, social development and improved emotional well-being and confidence.
- A space where youth feel seen, safe, and supported
- Leadership in Training program
- Volunteer rotations providing hands-on experience in service and teamwork
Impact Starts with Understanding
Measuring Impact Across Family Services
To serve families well, we need to know what’s working, what’s changing, and how to improve. This investment ensures Kerr Street Mission can track impact, enhance services, and show donors the difference they make.
Impact Measurement Software (3 years)
- Tracks results across food security, youth, and family programs
- Makes it easier to learn from what works and improve what doesn’t
Project Manager (Implementation & Training – 2 years)
- Supports staff in using the system effectively
- Ensures data is put to work to improve programs
Thank you for investing where impact starts!
Your gift above $20 is tax deductible. Donations will be used with the understanding that if a project is met or cannot be completed, remaining funds will be used where needed most.