by Sarah Knopf-Amelung | Nov 21, 2025 | In The News
KANSAS CITY, MO. (KCTV 5) — Amethyst Place has been helping single moms and their children recover from generational substance use, poverty and trauma for over 20 years. The nonprofit provides long-term safe, supportive housing and access to basic needs. They...
by Sarah Knopf-Amelung | Nov 21, 2025 | In The News, Uncategorized
Amethyst Place leaders Jamila Edwards, Erin Hestand, and Sarah Knopf-Amelung were featured on KCTV 5’s MyKC Live to discuss the intersection of food insecurity and mental wellbeing. Watch the full video to learn how food insecurity is impacting the women and...
by Sarah Knopf-Amelung | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog
Cori’s story is a powerful reminder of the life-changing impact of healthcare access and self-advocacy. Cori has been a resident of Amethyst Place for just three months and is working toward reunifying with her one-year-old daughter. One day, she took the time...
by Sarah Knopf-Amelung | Oct 2, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
When we first began planning our housing expansion project back in 2021, we knew we wanted to design the space for women and by women. Meet Emily Clements, NCIDQ. She is our formidable lead architect from Rosemann & Associates, PC. Every step of the way, her...
by Sarah Knopf-Amelung | Aug 30, 2024 | Blog
The determination of Amethyst Place families is unparalleled. This Recovery Month (September 2024), help us roll out the Purple Carpet to honor their unforgettable journeys as they rebuild their families’ lives. Their feats are achieved in spite of all odds....
