They Could Not Let Her Leave Emptyhanded Acts of Kindness ~ Big and Small ~ Every Day ~ All Year Long If it wasn’t bad enough that Northland Shepherd’s Center was overlooked on half of their monthly food delivery, it was worse that Thanksgiving week this oversight took place. Participants wait in line in their…
Caring Café is designed for caregivers and their loved ones to gather in a safe place and have fun. Past and present caregivers can come also! We meet monthly for a few hours and enjoy each other’s company and some form of entertainment. For the October fun entertainment, the Northland Square Dance group performed. Thank…
We have some specific Tech Time sessions available. Tech Time Sessions are by appointment only You can also check out a PC and work at your pace. The PC’s have Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Edge browsers. Contact Christina 816-452-5326 or 816-621-2084 Learn to Zoom Zoom is a platform offering the ability to sit in or join…
Northland Shepherd’s Center has seen a goal completed. The New Technology Center is open for business! The present location had been used as a storage area, is now a shiny new area to greet participants in the Technology Center. Programs offered are; TECH TIME is individualized coaching to help with your cell phone, tablet, or…
A Northland Shepherd Center client is 65 and has sole custody of his 12-year-old daughter. A self-employed painter with an average income of $1500/month in 2019. Due to COVID he has had few jobs and some unemployment income.He survives on $500/month from SSI for his daughter’s care since her mother is on disability and he…
Cindy, Break Time Club Coordinator and the BTC volunteers have been making weekly calls to the caregivers duringthe pandemic shut down. The idea of a drive-through BTC event came about because of the stress wecould hear in the conversations with the caregivers. More caregivers than we would have ever imaginedhave told us they are seeking…
Each year our volunteers, patrons, and supporters are typically preparing auction items, securing musical talent, and selecting the menu on a steak or seafood dinner for attendees of our annual Jazz event to enjoy. Covid19 put a “wrench” in that plan, but didn’t stop our staff and friends from coming together to formulate another type…
Four Rotary clubs did a joint district grant project for Northland Shepherd’s Center in 2019 to 2020. Gladstone, KCI, Parkville, and Liberty helped NSC by purchasing a dishwasher, ice maker and deli display case as well as came together for a work day in February, 2020. NSC thanks the Rotary Clubs for all their help…
The NSC-Northland Meals on Wheels is a community based program powered by dedicated volunteers and staff determined to feed the need of our senior community. The noon time meal delivered 5 days a week, is nutritious and balanced but so much more than just a meal! Community partner, NKC Hospital prepares the meals for our…
A Mental Health Drive Through was held Monday, 6/29 from 10 – 11 am in the front parking lot of Northland Shepherd’s Center. This was a wonderful way to practice social distancing and still connect with others. Cars drove through and gathered self-care tips and goodies from Tri-County Mental Health Services, Signature Psychiatric, Senior Life…
