Della Lamb Community Services has played an important role in the development of Kansas City. During its 120+ years in an ever-changing world, Della Lamb has developed a network of services which move children and families out of poverty and toward an improved quality of life and, ultimately, to self-sufficiency.
DLCS serves the needs of more than 1,500 low-income or vulnerable families in northeast Kansas City, Missouri and the urban core. This includes rent and utility assistance, food, and other emergency services. These are among the most vital and the most basics human needs.
We are proud to be a national mission institution of the United Methodist Church and the United Women of Faith. A group of Methodist women began Della Lamb Community Services in 1897, and it is a gift to continue their legacy.
United Women of Faith
United Way of Greater Kansas City
Heartland Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
Missouri Department of Social Services
Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT)
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC)
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Great Plains Conference of the United Methodist Church
Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church
Our Early Education program was established in 1897. In order for single and widowed mothers to work, and for their older children to stay in school, Della Lamb made childcare more accessible. We continue that legacy today by providing quality education for KC families who may otherwise struggle to find affordable childcare.
Learn MoreRefugee services is Della Lamb’s newest program but an addition that perfectly fit with our mission of empowering people to meet the challenges of education, employment and achieving self-sufficiency in our ever-changing world. We began with ESL classes many decades ago and became a licensed refugee resettlement agency in 2014.
Learn MoreOur Social Services program has been around since the birth of our organization. It’s vital to treat everyone with dignity and respect, especially when they fall on hard times. We offer a food pantry and utility & rent assistance daily. We also host an annual event called Operation Holidays to distribute a full Thanksgiving meal and Christmas gifts.
Learn MoreDella Lamb has offered several services and programs to Kansas City’s youth over the years. Our mission is to help participants develop life skills like teamwork, perseverance, mental toughness, and conflict resolution. While our main activities are sports teams, we are looking to expand to coding classes, tutor labs and more.
Learn MoreDella Lamb Community Services exists to empower its clients to meet the challenges of education, employment, and self-sufficiency in an ever-changing world. Its vision is that every individual will be nourished, educated, and supported in an atmosphere of love and respect to permit them to achieve to their full potential.
