OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The WellSky Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to removing socioeconomic barriers to health and improving quality of life for vulnerable populations, today announced a donation of $200,000 to Amethyst Place, a Kansas City-based nonprofit dedicated to helping single mothers and their children overcome cycles of poverty and trauma.
The donation is a result of WellSky’s Week of Giving—a yearly event that inspires teammates to support the WellSky Foundation and its partners through fundraising and volunteering efforts. Amethyst Place will use the gift to furnish all 75 bedrooms in its new 32-apartment complex, increasing the organization’s capacity to house families in need. In addition to fully furnishing each bedroom, the contribution funds the creation of two new essential resources within the complex:
- Sister Space: A tranquil, private drop-in center where mothers can meet with Empowerment Coaches away from their children to work on life skills, educational and wellness goals, and mental health support.
- Household Pantry: A thoughtfully designed pantry offering fresh produce, nutritious food, and essential hygiene products, providing low-income mothers and their children dignified access to necessities to help ease food insecurity.
“We’re thrilled to help Amethyst Place bring their vision to life,” said Brett Fuller, executive director of the WellSky Foundation. “With this donation, we’re investing in Amethyst Place and its ability to provide safe housing, meaningful resources, and a supportive environment for families. Together, we’re working to ensure every mother and child has the foundation they need to build a brighter, healthier future.”
Amethyst Place supports more than 150 women and children annually, providing them with a long-term supportive housing program to help rebuild their lives. They are nearing completion of the new 32-unit housing campus, scheduled to be finished in January 2025, with interior design led by Bargain Mansions star Tamara Day. Increasing its housing capacity by 86%, Amethyst Place is poised to make an even greater impact on the Kansas City community.
“This gift allows Amethyst Place to extend our reach and support to even more single mothers and their children in need,” said Sarah Knopf-Amelung, director of strategy & growth at Amethyst Place. “Each furnished bedroom and resource represents hope, safety, and a fresh start for families recovering from generational trauma and poverty.”
The WellSky Foundation was established to address critical issues such as food insecurity, housing, transportation, and isolation – all of which impact a person’s wellness more than access to healthcare alone. Since 2019, the WellSky Foundation has donated more than $2.3 million to over 40 organizations.
About the WellSky® Foundation
The WellSky Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to improving quality of life for vulnerable populations by removing social barriers to health, recovery, and lasting wellness. The WellSky Foundation is an engine for change, financially supporting organizations that enable care and healing for people, regardless of their socioeconomic status. With a deep understanding of the social determinants of health, the WellSky Foundation partners with community organizations that are boldly addressing the top four socioeconomic factors affecting long-term wellness — housing, food insecurity, transportation, and isolation. The WellSky Foundation is committed to funding and supporting organizations that protect the people and communities they serve and create better outcomes for people in need. Together with our community partners, the WellSky Foundation is breaking down social barriers to health and wellness to build thriving communities. To learn more about the WellSky Foundation, visit wellskyfoundation.org.
About Amethyst Place
Amethyst Place is a nonprofit organization located in Kansas City that inspires transformational healing and empowers generations of women and children to achieve recovery, reunification, and resilience. They provide over 150 women and children in Kansas City with truly comprehensive, family-centered care to help them overcome the interconnected cycles of poverty, trauma, and substance use to achieve multi-generational impact. Through their 37 apartments and on-site programs, families receive safe housing and basic needs; educational and vocational supports; recovery, wellness and financial coaching; and therapy and care management for as long as they need to help the whole family heal and thrive. In January 2025, they will nearly double their capacity with the opening of their new 32-unit campus, extending their services to 300 women and children. Learn more at: amethystplace.org.
