by Sarah Knopf-Amelung | Mar 19, 2024 | Blog, In The News
Today, MacKenzie Scott and Yield Giving announced 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 its...
by Lauren Clifton-Thompson | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog
When Ashley stepped into Amethyst Place, she knew she was in for quite the adventure. It wasn’t just about fixing her finances; it was about finding herself and feeling empowered in the process. “I started working with Erin as soon as I got here,”...
by Lauren Clifton-Thompson | Feb 29, 2024 | Blog
In the whirlwind of financial ups and downs, there’s a special kind of strength that emerges when you find the right support. Sam knows this firsthand. Her journey with Amethyst Place isn’t just about balancing budgets and paying bills; it’s a...
by Sarah Knopf-Amelung | Dec 19, 2023 | Blog, In The News
Soon, affordable housing and recovery supports for women and children in Kansas City, MO will nearly double thanks in part to new funding from the Shepard McCaskill Foundation. In December 2023, the Foundation announced that Amethyst Place was one of a handful of...
by Lauren Clifton-Thompson | Nov 7, 2023 | Blog, In The News
In a world where kindness can seem overshadowed by everything else, Renee is a silver lining. Day in and day out, she has been a rock for Amethyst Place families, providing the compassionate care and guidance they need. Her dedication and advocacy earned her a...
by Sarah Knopf-Amelung | Oct 13, 2023 | Blog
By Sarah Knopf-Amelung, Director of Strategy & Growth “Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them and filling an emptiness we didn’t ever know we had.” – Thom Jones It’s hard to believe it’s been a month since a scruffy little black...