Prosecutors and staff of the Platte County Prosecuting Attorney's Office spent March 28 repurposing items for the Hillcrest Thrift store, cleaning out sheds and garages, organizing storage, removing broken furniture, and cleaning up yards at Hillcrest Platte County.

The work was part of the office's WE CARE program. Each quarter, employees of the prosecuting attorney's office spend a Friday afternoon volunteering for a nonprofit organization serving Platte Countians.

Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd said, "It's good for prosecutors to get to know the community they serve. And I hope our sweat equity helps a deserving organization like Hillcrest Platte County accomplish its mission."

Hillcrest Platte County serves homeless families by offering 33 fully-furnished apartments. In exchange for rent and utility-free housing, adults are required to find full-time employment, obey program guidelines, and attend weekly volunteer-taught classes in life skills, employment, community living, and budgeting. 

Hillcrest also has a program for young adults as they finish high school and go on to further their education. 

Amy Sander, Director of Housing for Hillcrest, said, "Many hands truly do make light work. The garages and sheds on our property have needed attention for a long time, and we appreciate the prosecuting attorney's office's support and generosity."

The WE CARE group has previously volunteered at The Farmer's House, Synergy Services, Sullivan Nature Sanctuary, and Harvesters food bank. The group led a blood drive in June 2024 and hosted a lunch with Santa Claus, who met with children who had been victimized by crime. in December 2023.

For more information about Hillcrest Platte County or to volunteer to serve there, go to hillcrestplatte.org.A photo of the WE CARE team from the Platte County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Josiah Franklin, Office Manager of Hillcrest Platte County is attached. If you need more information, please contact our office's media liaison, Tanya Faherty.