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...
by Lauren Clifton-Thompson | Mar 7, 2023 | Blog
At Amethyst Place, we are constantly inspired by the incredible stories of strength and resilience that we see in the women who come through our doors. One of those incredible women is Carrine, a single mother who entered our program six years ago. Carrine’s...
by Lauren Clifton-Thompson | Jan 20, 2023 | Blog
“My name is Andrea and I am a resident at Amethyst Place. Had it not been for this place I don’t know where my kids and I would be. I was introduced to substance use at age 14. However, the poor decisions I’ve made in my past doesn’t mean I can’t be a productive...
