Souls Harbor Community Outreach
Welcome to our blog, the central hub for all Souls Harbor Community Outreach updates and mission news. Because we serve as a beacon of hope for our neighbors in Joplin, we believe it is important to highlight the local partnerships that keep our doors open. Whether it is a generous food drive from the Freedom of the Road Riders or a donation from Amazon, every story here shows the power of a caring community. In addition, these updates allow us to thank the donors who have supported us for 40 years. We invite you to explore our latest posts to see how your support changes lives every day.
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SOCKtober!
Freeman Health System held a SOCKtober sock drive to benefit Souls Harbor. Thank you, FHS!
Keep readingFreedom of the Road Riders Hold Annual Food Drive for Souls Harbor
Thank you to the Freedom of the Road Riders for your generous donation of over 6,000 food items from your annual food drive. We so appreciate you!
Keep readingMSSU Athletic Department Hosts “Trick or Treat so Someone Can Eat”
Students from Missouri Southern State University’s Athletic Department held a food drive to benefit Souls Harbor called “Trick or Treat So Someone Can Eat.” Thank you to these student athletes for your generosity and hearts for the community!
Keep readingNew Survey
Shariity Global is the name of the new Consultants that the City of Joplin is using to help us better the situations and circumstances of our fellow neighbors. I am posting a link to the survey and am extending an invitation to everyone to pkease take the time to answer some questions. It woud help all of us know how…
Keep readingThank you Joplin!!
Thank you Jim and Linda for the 2 mountainous carts of groceries for our Food Pantry. Thank you to all of the Kansas City University students who sent all the food they weren’t taking home with them. We had 3 nights of very significant donations! And we want to thank all of Joplin and the Postal Workers who collected food…
Keep readingAmazon’s Souls Harbor Donation
Impact of the Amazon Souls Harbor Donation We are excited to share details about a recent Amazon Souls Harbor donation. This gift helps us provide for our neighbors in Joplin. First, the employees at Amazon bought most of the food. Then, the company bought the rest. Thank you for helping us feed our clients during their stay at Souls Harbor. We…
Keep readingUndie Sunday
Joplin Peace Church held an event called “Undie Sunday”. Any undergarment donations are made to go to the community shelters. Joplin Peace Church gave Souls Harbor 400 undergarment items from their event. We are forever thankful for your contributions. Thank you! ♥️♥️
Keep readingWalk-Thru
We decided to do a walk-thru of our facility so the community could see what all we do and offer for the homeless. These are the services we offer to all of our clients. https://youtu.be/c07J_CI5cGQ A huge Thank you to the whole community for keeping Souls Harbor going (whether it’s donations, community service, or outreach). We appreciate it and we…
Keep readingMay
We will have a booth tomorrow at the Vita Nova Craft show. Diana will be there to discuss Souls Harbor’s services/needs. Linda will bring re-designed denim clothing and jewelry. Donations are accepted anywhere from $5-$25. Thank you all for the support and continued donations to help with our mission.
Keep readingSouls Harbor 40th Anniversary | Hearts for the Homeless
Celebrating the Souls Harbor 40th Anniversary The month of February we are celebrating Souls Harbor 40th Anniversary!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼😍 “Hearts for the Homeless” the donations will go toward our mission. We will write your name on the heart and display it on our window at the office. So everyone can see how amazing our community is to help others. (P.S. Our…
Keep readingDecember
Sparklight brought us 2,000 lbs. of non-perishable food items! The employees held benefit dinners all year to collect the money to purchase the items for us! Merry Christmas to all the employees that participated ❤️
Keep readingOctober/ November
Freedom Of Road Riders Local 11 held a food drive in the parking lot of Cash Savers on West 7th Street in November. Thank you for the support and your willingness to help the community! 🙏❤️ MSSU held their 13th annual food drive “Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat”. We want to say thank you for all of the…
Keep readingCommunity Partners
Nutrien feeding the world and Souls Harbor making a better future for ALL of us!
Keep readingThank You, Freedom of the Road Riders!
FORR Partners with Cash Savers to Host Food Drive for Souls Harbor Find out how your organization can make a difference at Souls Harbor by clicking the button below. Our food pantry and Free Store are always in need of items to serve the needy in our area. Don’t know how to donate? Contact us to be connected with someone…
Keep readingHelping Our Marine Corps Vets
Master Sgt. Whitecotton received what he believes is the perfect coat for winter. We have to agree! Thank you for your service!
Keep readingHelping Joplin Kids Get Back to School
In a school year unlike any other, Souls Harbor was able to impact two area schools by sharing school supplies donated by Wal Mart. Notebooks, folders, pencils, and rulers went to Joplin’s Jefferson Elementary and North Middle School.
Keep readingMSSU Athletic Department Donates over 7,500 Items to Souls Harbor’s Food Pantry
Through the MSSU Athletic Department’s “Trick or Treat So Someone Can Eat” campaign, they were able to collect and donate 7,562 food items to the Souls Harbor Food Pantry, which will in turn be provided to hungry people in the Joplin area. Thank you, MSSU!
Keep readingUrgent Need at Souls Harbor Food Pantry
Urgent Need Food Pantry Donations Needed Our food pantry is running low on items needed to provide meals to the community. Please consider donating non-perishables to our food pantry, which will be given directly to people in need in the Joplin community, at no charge to them. Items that are most critically needed right now are boxed side dishes, such…
Keep readingLatest Update!
Souls Harbor is working hard to continue business as usual serving the community during the city-wide stay-at-home order and COVID-19 outbreak. Our Free Store has been converted to sleeping quarters for our residents who have jobs and need to leave the shelter, in order to keep them separate from our other residents who are sheltered in place. Our food pantry…
Keep readingCOVID-19 Update
Hello, Friends and Supporters! We want to let you know that the Souls Harbor shelter and office are still open and serving the community at this time. We are still in need of donations, so please keep us in mind as you go out to do your grocery shopping. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak we are keeping the doors locked…
Keep readingFree Store Is Open
Thanks to the generous donations of the community, Souls Harbor is able to offer clothing and household items to those in need, for free. We have clothing, outerwear and shoes for adults and children, as well as items to meet your household needs. Furniture donations vary from day to day. The Free Store is located at 817 South Main St.…
Keep readingWelcome to Souls Harbor Joplin
Welcome to Souls Harbor Joplin. We are glad you stopped by.
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