Backpacks for kids!
Volunteer Opportunities
- Tutoring and mentoring for kids
- Coaching and support for families working toward financial stability
- Opportunities for older adults to stay connected, supported, and engaged as they age in place
Events
Join us for Oakland Heights' annual Back-to-School Bash on August 13 as families come together to celebrate the start of a new school year. Volunteers will assist with setup, games and activities, backpack distribution, food service, and cleanup. Please arrive by 4:30 PM for setup. The event runs from 5:00–6:30 PM, with cleanup wrapping up around 7:00 PM. This is an outdoor event, so wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.
Support
We rely on volunteers to make this work possible. Each year, hundreds of people give their time to Phoenix Family, helping with reading support, food access, seasonal programs, special events, and more.
About the Organization
Phoenix Family works alongside families, children, and older adults who live in affordable housing communities across the Kansas City area. Our programs are based where people live, providing support that residents choose and find useful. Volunteers are essential to making that work possible. We believe in one-size-fits-all solutions and instead focus on listening, building relationships, and offering support that residents choose and find useful.