Pawsperity

http://pawsperity.org

5805 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110

Phone: (816) 429-1770

Contact Name: Sharon Redinger

Pickup: Yes

Dropoff: No

Cash Donation Link: https://thegroomingproject.org/donate/

Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1F82Z57VFCPQX?ref_=wl_share

Volunteer Signup: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1435804303

Type of Charity
  • Animals & Pets
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health & Substance Abuse
  • Homelessness & Housing
  • Job Training & Employment
Mission

Pawsperity is a non-profit whose mission is to help struggling parents and young adults break the cycle of generational poverty through job skill development in the field of pet grooming and wrap-around services that help eliminate barriers to success.

Description

Pawsperity, formerly known as The Grooming Project, is a unique non-profit that trains struggling parents and young adults in the high-demand field of pet grooming. Our extensive program teaches students pet grooming, as well as essential life skills, so they have the confidence, courage and financial stability to transform their lives. For many, this means moving on from abusive relationships, addiction, or trauma to regain custody of their kids, establish a home and feel the joy of being able to buy school clothes, or play in a band, or cuddle with a beloved pet at the end of the day. We provide a variety of wrap-around services to support students and recent graduates through this transition, including helping students and their families secure adequate food, clothing, housing, and household goods. Founded just 7 short years ago, Pawsperity has already had immense success transforming the lives of impoverished families. With our recent rebrand and move into a beautiful new facility, we’re rapidly expanding to serve even more students. In addition to the non-profit Grooming School, Pawsperity now operates a Doggie Daycare and two professional grooming salons staffed by program graduates, The Salon in Kansas City and The Salon in Lee’s Summit. Revenue generated from these businesses supports the organization's mission, so we can be less reliant on grants.

Items Accepted
  • Appliances - Small
  • Gardening Equipment
  • Linens
  • Books & Magazines - Children's
  • Books & Magazines - Adult
  • Home Decor
  • Hygiene Products
  • Kitchenware
  • Toys, Games & Puzzles