Deserving Families Move from High Rent Homelessness to a Place of Dignity

Joining host Kelly Scanlon on this episode of Smart Companies KC is Kirk Miles, President of Affinity Charitable Resources, former CEO of Kansas Special Olympics, and the co-founder of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Affinity Charitable Resources is currently working with River of Refuge, a non-profit, Kansas City based organization committed to help transition homeless families who have jobs from high-rent motels and shelters into permanent housing. River of Refuge provides lodging and services for the working poor, providing families with a direct alternative to “pay by the week” living arrangements and giving them the opportunity to receive resources needed to be successful in permanent housing. John Wiley the founder of River of Refuge is also the Pastor of River Church Family in Raytown, Missouri. He'll share the story behind River of Refuge and the families it's helping in the community. To hear more stories please visit our Smart Companies KC archives.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices