Stone Soup
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and every child in our community deserves a safe, healthy and nurturing home. Join Spofford to raise awareness of child abuse prevention by participating in our metro-wide Stone Soup Campaign. There are several ways to help:
- Add to our Kettle of Hope - simply provide a donation to help provide hope and healing to children and families.
- Host your own soup supper or event with family, friends, and neighbors at work, school, church, or with youth or civic organizations. It's easy! Contact Spofford for a Stone Soup brochure today.
- Head to Peachwave at 121st and Stateline on Friday, April 8 from 3-9 pm *all proceeds benefit Spofford.
- Help us create CHANGE by leaving yours at the following businesses participating in our Butterfly Donation Program:
Monkey Bizness - Olathe, KS or Little Monkey Bizness - Shawnee, KS
Paradise Park - Lee's Summit, MO
- Buy products to support Spofford - Stone Soup Cookbook or Butterflies of Kansas City Poster.
- Attend a Stone Soup event listed below. Events are open to the public.
Stone Soup Meals Hosted by Spofford Auxiliary
The Spofford Auxiliary invites your participation at a community Stone Soup meal, open to the public. Come enjoy homemade soups, salads and desserts. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance by calling Deb Johnson at (816)508.3410
Upcoming Events:
St. Paul's United Methodist ChurchMarch 27th from 11:45-2:30 p.m.
- Participating churches include: Blue Ridge Blvd. UMC, Christ UMC, Independence First UMC, Lee’s Summit UMC, St. Mark's UMC, Raytown First UMC, and Northern Blvd. UMC
Leawood United Methodist Church April 3rd from 11:30-1:30
- Participating churches include: Asbury UMC, Old Mission UMC, St. Mark's UMC, Shawnee UMC, and Valley View UMC
Red Bridge United Methodist ChurchApril 1st from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Participating churches include: Crossroads UMC of Belton, Grandview UMC, Longview UMC, New Hope UMC, One Spirit UMC, St. Luke's UMC and Terrace Lake UMC
Central United Methodist Church
April 3rd from 11:00-1:00 p.m.
- Participating churches include: Broadway UMC, Country Club UMC, and St. John's UMC
Community Events
Upcoming:
Shear Madness - April 9th, 9am to 5pm $1 of every haircut will go to Spofford
*must make appointment
Check back for more other events!
If you are unable to attend or host a Stone Soup event, you can still contribute to our
When you add a little...you give a lot. Make a donation online or mail to:
Spofford
ATTN: Deb Johnson
P.O. Box 9888
Kansas City, MO 64134
All Stone Soup proceeds benefit Spofford's programs and services for children and families in Missouri and Kansas.
For general information or sponsorship information regarding Spofford's Stone Soup campaign, please call Spofford at 816-508-3400.
