In 1916, a women’s Bible study group in Independence MO, which included future First Lady Bess Truman, formed the Community Welfare League to promote self-sufficiency in the area.
Today CSL's (now called Community Services League) mission is to assist communities in reaching their potential by providing immediate relief to people in need.
Mark O'Renick is Chief Innovation Officer and he spoke with Joel about the non profit's many endeavors in the Kansas City area. Their website is www.cslcares.org.