A Liberty couple is making sure people without homes have a fun and safe place to watch the game. Laci and Ryan McClelland decided not to go to the Super Bowl in 2020 and instead use that money to start this tradition as a way of giving back.
”When you go to the Super Bowl, it’s a city thing, it’s a community thing. And the thought of some of the people in our city, some of the most vulnerable, being left behind, didn’t sit well with us,” said Laci McClelland.
For the last several years, the couple has partnered with John Kraus of Morning Glory Ministries. It is a community, faith-based ministry helping make Kansas City a safer, better and happier place for our homeless brothers and sisters.
“We’ve learned a lot and it’s really been a gift to us to be able to do this,” said Laci McClelland. “There’s a lot of love in the room for sure.”
The organizers have seen great success. The events have offered food, music, raffles and even free haircuts in the past.
Unfortunately, the usual location is under construction this year, so the couple turned to Hope Faith, a local homeless shelter in KC. Laci McClelland says not having a party was not an option.