Amethyst Place is a long-term supportive housing program for women and children recovering from generational poverty, substance use, and trauma. Located at 28th and Troost in Kansas City’s Midtown, we have been transforming lives for 23 years.
WE DID IT!
MacKenzie Scott and Yield Giving selected Amethyst Place as one of the Yield Giving Open Call’s awardees working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. Amethyst Place received $2 million, which will support our affordable housing expansion project. Amethyst Place scored in the highest tier among 6,353 applications nationwide.
Esbeydi and Whitney are more than best friends. They’re like sisters. As Amethyst Place built them up, they built up each other too.
Watch this inspiring video to see how they’ve transformed their lives, brick by brick. Their powerful story was also featured in Governor Parson’s 2025 Budget in Brief to demonstrate the significant impact of recovery support services like those provided by Amethyst Place.
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An amazing place where families DO come home to heal. I have never felt so supported. The amazing staff has been there through all of the trials and tribulations I have encountered. The staff has always made me feel as if I belong somewhere and that me and my children were and always will be loved. Amethyst Place is life!
“Lockton is a proud supporter of the work Amethyst Place does to support the healing of families. We recognize the tremendous results they have achieved to date – and more importantly are excited for the future expansion which will provide even more support to families on their healing journeys.
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When you make a gift, you empower generations of women and children to achieve recovery, reunification, and resilience.
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Contributions are used for the greatest operating and program needs.