Partnerships transform lives and strengthen communities
VCP continues to grow through the power of partners committed to dignity, stability, and honor for every Veteran.
Chris Admire Executive Director cadmire@vcp.org
Melissa Nicholson Director of Development mnicholson@vcp.org
Since its grassroots beginning, Veterans Community Project (VCP) has truly been the community’s project. What started as a bold vision has grown into a movement fueled by partners like you who choose to stand in the gap and ensure our nation’s Veterans live with dignity, stability, and honor.
We are proud to collaborate with innovative, action-oriented organizations that believe, as we do, that meaningful change happens when communities step forward together.
By leveraging shared resources, expertise, and relationships, our corporate and foundation partners empower VCP of Kansas City to respond swiftly and effectively to evolving community needs and emerging service opportunities. These partnerships are not transactional, they are transformational.
We work closely with you to ensure your social and philanthropic goals are realized through:
• Meaningful employee engagement
• Impactful marketing alignment
• Long-term business relationship development
• Measurable, positive community change
With your partnership, VCP of Kansas City has already impacted the lives of thousands of Veterans nationwide. Here in Kansas City, we continue to serve Veterans through both our Outreach and Residential Programs, providing services that range from securing military documentation and emergency financial assistance to supplemental food support and comprehensive, longterm case management.
As we move into 2026, VCP of Kansas City is entering a pivotal season of growth and expanded impact. A central focus of this next chapter is the continued development and activation of our Welcome Center building, a transformational space that will allow us to deepen services, increase accessibility, and serve even more Veterans with excellence, dignity, and efficiency.
The need remains urgent and the opportunity to lead is powerful. Together, we can continue building sustainable solutions that ensure no Veteran is left behind.
Thank you for standing with us. Because of partners like you, this work continues and grows. We look forward to a year of bold impact, together.
2025 Kansas City impact
24 Veterans were welcomed into our VCP Village, where they will continue to work diligently with their case managers to overcome barriers so they can achieve permanent housing.
85% successful transition rate was achieved in 2024 for Veterans.
1,000 unique Veterans were served through our Outreach Center.
$234,359 in emergency assistance funds were provided by the community.
Signature events
Memorable events bringing people together to celebrate, create impact, and advance the mission to support Veterans in our community.
Our local signature events are attended by thousands of civic, business, and community leaders. Each event is a celebration of the life-changing work that is only made possible through you, and the support and strength of our community. Join together and raise mission-critical funds. For more information, reach out to Melissa Nicholson at mnicholson@vcp.org
Annual House Party
$2,500–$15,000
November 14 | Ameristar Casino
Join us in Kansas City for our annual celebration honoring Veterans and the incredible community that supports them, delivered in a way that only VCP can. Enjoy an evening of camaraderie, food, dancing, and fun as we toast the life-changing mission we accomplish together.
Battle Buddies
$1,000–$10,000
May 14, 5:00–8:00 p.m. | City Dogs
Round up your friends—two-legged and four—and join VCP at CityDogs for a day of fun, community, and furry fashion. Your ticket includes CityDogs entry, two drink vouchers, light appetizers, and one raffle ticket. You’ll also be able to participate in a pet fashion show, get your portrait drawn from a caricature artist, and access to enjoy live music, all while supporting Veterans Community Project. Whether you’re bringing a pack of pups or just your favorite people, come hang out, have a blast, and make a difference.
Operation
Clay Storm
$300–$15,000
June 12 | Powder Creek
Combine the thrill of clay shooting with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Veterans. Squadrons will deploy at 0900 hours for the 25-bird course, competing for incredible squad prizes and individual awards.
Outreach opportunities
Provide essential support and resources to Veterans, and connect them with the care and services they need to thrive.
Do you have an idea for your business to be a part of VCP’s community of serving Veterans? Looking to create a custom opportunity? Contact Melissa Nicholson at mnicholson@vcp.org
Commissary Day
$5,000
Occurs on the fourth Wednesday of every month
Consider sponsoring or volunteering for a Commissary Day which occurs on the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Veterans may shop for food and other essential household items, free of charge. Lunch is served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
Emergency Assistance Funds
$ Any Amount
VCP provides emergency financial assistance and case management to Veterans who are experiencing a financial crisis, prioritizing those at risk for homelessness. A trained VCP case manager will work with each eligible Veteran to create a plan that addresses immediate needs and promotes long-term stability. Emergency assistance can include:
• Emergency rental assistance
• Emergency utility assistance
• Housing assistance
• Employment support
• Health care
• Dental care
• Hygiene items
• Clothing items
Campus and residential opportunities
There are many ways to sponsor events at VCP Village or our KC Campus to create meaningful impact. Connect your business with the mission to serve Veterans today. Have an idea for your business to get involved? Contact Melissa Nicholson at mnicholson@vcp.org
Make a tiny house a home
$5,000
Annual sponsorship
When a Veteran moves into one of our transitional homes, they step into a fully furnished space complete with appliances, furniture, pots, pans, towels, bedding, two weeks of groceries, and everything else they need to make the house feel like home. When Veterans are ready to transition to their own permanent housing, they take it all with them—ensuring a fresh start with the essentials already in place.
Join Team 240
$15,000
Annual sponsorship
Many Veterans arrive at VCP Village carrying only the weight of pain, uncertainty, and loneliness from life on the streets. Team 240 is an exclusive group of businesses and individuals dedicated to sponsoring a Veteran’s needs in the Village for an entire year. As a Team 240 member, you can ensure Veterans have access to lifechanging resources, including case management, health care, utilities, and essential household goods, helping them rebuild their lives with stability and dignity on their mission to achieve permanent housing.
Village Holiday Lighting Ceremony
$5,000
December 3 | VCP of Kansas City
Sponsor the holidays with VCP! Christmas in the Village invites the community to stroll through VCP Village, enjoy carolers, and view the tiny house lighting ceremony. A visit from Santa, holiday treats, and other activities for the kids will make Christmas in the VCP Village a tradition.
Other ways to get involved
VCP is is truly the community’s project. We can’t do this without you.
Each year, thousands of volunteers help build tiny houses, organize donation drives, host fundraisers, or find other creative ways to serve those who raised their hand to serve us. We are a community of action-minded and compassionate life-changers. We do more than thank a Veteran for their service. Get involved today.
Join Honor Corps | vcp.org/honor-corps
Sign up for our monthly giving program and join a community of dedicated individuals who commit to investing in the lives of Veterans in need. Your monthly gift of $15, $25, $50, or any amount you choose, helps to sustain the life-changing services offered to Veterans through our residential and outreach programs.
Donate goods | vcp.org/donate-goods
Your donation of food and hygiene items help Veterans get through the day. Your donation of household items help turn our transitional houses into homes for Veterans in need.
Host an event | vcp.org/host-an-event
You can play a crucial role in organizing and hosting fundraising events to raise awareness of and collect funds that support and further VCP’s mission to help Veterans in need.
Enlist to volunteer | vcp.org/volunteer
You fuel our community. Volunteers like you help build and maintain the Village, pack food and hygiene bags, manage administrative tasks, assist with community events, and so much more.