Don’t miss Art of the Vine, Northland Shepherd’s Center’s new fall event. This fun, casual event will feature: Delectable sample size versions from four of the Northland’s best restaurants plus delicious wine and cheese samplers as well as dessert Northland artists will be displaying their works, with several gorgeous pieces available for auction There will…
June 20, 2023 (KANSAS CITY, Mo.) – United Way of Greater Kansas City announced the selection of this year’s Impact 100 partners, including the Northland Shepherd’s Center. This annual list is comprised of the hundred most vital health and human service organizations that United Way will invest and partner with to bring real-time solutions to…
Come join the best group of them all! The Big Thinkers Group was created to help older adults, those over 60, join with others to have a good time learning about technology! In this group, you might learn about using an Instant Pot pressure cooker or check out the demo on using an Air Fryer!…
Helping Seniors Eat Better to Live Better! Acts of Kindness ~ Big and Small ~ Every Day ~ All Year Long To make nutritious food more available and accessible to Northland seniors, the Northland Shepherd’s Center (NSC) has started construction on the “Plate of Hope” pantry! According to Kelley Creek, NSC Community Aging Specialist, “Since…
Helping Seniors Lead a Happy Life Acts of Kindness…Big and Small…Every Day…All Year Long Among the things experts and research recommend seniors do to live a fulfilled life are to stay active, build social connections, volunteer in the community, never stop learning, and always look for new interests. The Northland Shepherd’s Center’s (NSC’s) volunteer and…
Beginning in July, the Technology Center will open for walk in’s on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm! That’s right! Just come on over and ask a question or use the free WiFi with your device! We have a limited amount of PC’s you can use to surf the internet, read up on old emails,…
The Importance of Friendly VisitsActs of Kindness ~ Big and Small ~ Every Day ~ All Year Long Older adults are at increased risk for loneliness and social isolation because they likely live alone, have lost family members and friends, and have chronic illnesses. Social isolation increases their risks for additional medical conditions. The Northland…
Support from Local Bakery Means So Much and Tastes So Good! Acts of Kindness ~ Big and Small ~ Every Day ~ All Year Long Starting a new business during the pandemic was certainly brave and unusual, but Anita’s Famous Rolls at 7715 NW Prairie View Road in the Kansas City Northland opened on September…
Acts of Kindness ~ Big and Small ~ Every Day ~ All Year Long The Northland Shepherd’s Center (NSC) has always been and will always be A Volunteer-Powered Organization. It is only because of 333+ volunteers that NSC can provide services to thousands of people in our community. It is only because of volunteers that…
Acts of Kindness ~ Big and Small ~ Every Day ~ All Year Long To recognize the Northland Shepherd’s Center’s (NSC) wonderful volunteers during National Volunteer Week in April, Patty Monaco, NSC Volunteer Coordinator, put great effort into reaching each volunteer with a token of sincere appreciation. For the 80+ volunteers who are Meals on…
