What does a toddler rain coat, a set of washable watercolor paint, and a paper trimmer have in common? More than you might think… These are the last three items added to our United Inner City Services (UICS) Amazon Wish List on September 3, 2020. These are the...
Along with the start of a new school year comes the resumption of our “Curbside Pick Up” program at United Inner City Services, an initiative to make sure every student family gets the basics that they need to stay healthy and thriving. “We began our Curbside Pick Up...
In the wake of remote connectivity becoming the nation-wide norm, it is more important than ever that our students have the resources they need to thrive. Thanks to our generous partners at School Smart KC and the Hall Family Foundation, over 90 UICS families from St....
In our fast-paced, busy lives, we are fortunate to have generous community members who prioritize service to others. As April is National Volunteer Month, we wanted to take a closer look at the benefits of volunteerism and ask some of our St. Mark Center supporters...
A year ago around this time, our students and teachers received a superstar-level experience: a visit from Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. Here’s a reflection on his time with our students! Heartland Coca-Cola and the Kansas City Chiefs worked together to bring the Chiefs...
My name is Conor Kelly and I am a senior at Rockhurst High School. I have been volunteering at St. Mark Center for three weeks. I’ve had a great time, and I’ve learned a lot. I chose St. Mark Center for my senior service because I am interested in making a lasting...