Avenue of Life

Avenue of Life is a nonprofit organization located at 500 N 7th Street in Kansas City, KS, dedicated to mobilizing the community to equip and empower low-income individuals and families to become self-sustainable and independent. The organization operates the Equipping Center, which provides comprehensive programs and services including job training, financial education, mental health care, childcare, meals, and community support services. Avenue of Life serves families experiencing or at risk of homelessness across multiple school districts in the Kansas City area and is recognized for its collective impact approach and community development initiatives, including its Business Training Center’s innovative recycling program.