Advocacy at KC Shepherd's Center
Dedicated to advocating for the well-being of ALL older adults in our community.
Overview

What We Do
KC Shepherd's Center advocates for public policy and funding to support the growing population of older adults in Kansas City. We educate and engage older adults in self-advocacy for the fullest participation in their rights in the democratic process. KCSC works to amplify the voices of older adults, ensuring policies and programs support aging with dignity and respect. Our advocacy efforts focus on promoting independence, improving services, and protecting the rights of seniors in Kansas City and beyond.
Our Policy Priorities

How We Advocate


Share Your Story
- Did you know personal stories can influence policymakers? Share your story here!
Donate
- Support our advocacy efforts with a financial contribution. Learn more about donating here!
Voter Resources & Information
Empowering older adults to vote and have their voices heard.
Voting Information
- Kansas Secretary of State
Vote registration, polling places, and voter ID laws.
https://sos.ks.gov/elections/voter-information.html - Missouri Secretary of State
Absentee voting, election results, and registration details.
https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/ - VOTE411
Personalized voting information, including ballet previews.
https://www.vote411.org/ - League of Women Voters
Nonpartisan voter information and candidate forums.
https://www.lwv.org/
Public Policy Resources
Stay informed on key policy issues affecting older adults.
- AARP Advocacy
Updates on state and federal policies.
https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/ - Missouri Budget Project
Nonpartisan research on state budget and policies.
https://mobudget.org/ - Kansas Health Institute
Nonpartisan research and policy support
https://www.khi.org/ - Silver Haired Legislature
Advocating for older adults at the state level.- Missouri: MARC Silver Haired Legislature
- Kansas: Kansas SHL
- MARC Aging & Adult Services
Resources for older adults in the Kansas City metro.
https://www.marc.org/aging/aging-and-adult-services
Find Your Elected Officials
Connect directly with policymakers about the issues you care about.
- Use this tool to locate and contact your state and federal legislators.
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials