The Shepherd's Center of Kansas City, Kansas is an interfaith, multicultural nonprofit organization that promotes and supports successful aging. Shepherd's Center provides 15 services that reach more than 1,200 people in Wyandotte County, focusing on health enrichment, education and home services. These programs and services include:

* Adventures in Learning: A monthly learning series held at First Baptist Church (29th & Minnesota) on the third Friday of every month.

* Creative Classes: Classes that focus on the arts, language, life skills and special interest topics.

* Health Screenings and Classes: Monthly blood pressure checks, eye pressure, and hearing screenings are some of the services available on a periodic basis.

* Support Groups: Groups meet monthly and include an Alzheimer's Support Group for Caregivers, Diabetes Support Group and Parkinson's Support Group.

* Exercise: Stay fit with low impact exercise classes.

* Vial of Life and Yellow Dot: Programs that provide important information for medical personnel in the event of an emergency.

* Minor Repair and Referral Services: Volunteers help with minor home repair for older persons.

* Friends for Seniors: A friendly visitor program for homebound older adults.

* Caring Calls: Volunteers who make weekly calls to homebound seniors.

* And more!

The Shepherd's Center partners with 42 congregations, three church denominations, and 25 agencies within Wyandotte County. The Shepherd's Center is unique in that it is predominantly directed by volunteers.