Caring for KC

Houston's homeless project has helped to bring other organizations together and in the last 2 years has helped over 10,000 people become permanently housed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving Hope and Help are gearing up for their 9th annual feminine hygene product drive on December 9th. PAN CAN KC is the Pancreatic Cancer support organization here in Kansas City helping to bring awareness to the disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Advocacy and Awareness Group of Johnson County seeks to bring attention to the social injustices happening across our nation in order to promote change, starting within our local community, through a series of organized events. Ella’s Hope for Autism began in 2010, when our daughter Ella was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. Autism was new to us and we learned that early intervention was key to helping Ella-and us, as parents- learn a new way of life. At the time, resources were scarce and we started Ella’s Hope to raise funds and support for families and individuals that needed this early intervention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advocacy and Awareness Group of Johnson County advocates for underrepresented groups in Johnson County. The group came to be after the historic events of 2020 specifically the murder of George Floyd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We raise funds for uninsured/underinsured cancer patients in the greater Kansas City area who cannot pay for their cancer supplies such as cancer medication, transportation to treatment, prosthetics, wigs, surgical supplies, lymphedema services and garments, and their basic life expenses during treatment. Serving men, women, and children touched by all cancers, our annual event uniquely celebrates breast cancer survivors to raise funds for Kansas City area organizations who are aligned with our mission. To show parents how to help their children under the age of seven(7) deal with their fears in a healthy manner. To help be a support system to those who have or know someone that has lost a child to drowning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tito's Vodka is partnering with Kansas City Community Gardens for their Block to Block initiative on Friday, October 2nd. Volunteers and community members will be planting trees, brambles and building over 40 raised garden beds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kansas City branch of the Kidney Foundation is having their annual Kidney Walk to raise money for Kidney disease. Katie Walden talks about the importance of the event and the importance of getting checked for kidney disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roots of the Kansas City Metro Lutheran Ministry can be traced to the 1960s. Pastors and lay member of the (then) Lutheran Church of America (LCA) and the American Lutheran Church (ALC) in metropolitan Kansas City began to explore how their churches could serve and support mission work in a changing urban climate. After several years of discernment and planning, the Kansas City Metro Lutheran Ministry became a reality on December 5, 1971 with the primary purpose to serve Jesus Christ more effectively in the metropolitan area. Dr. Walter Kloetzli, former director of the Lutheran Church-USA, Department of Urban Planning was the first Council President. Luther Johnson became the first Executive Director. Local congregations continued to join in the efforts until a total of 48 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) Lutheran churches are partners of MLM today. MLM serves clients from community assistance center locations in Jackson, and Clay Counties, Missouri, and Wyandotte County, Kansas. Stephanie and Sara are with Kansas City Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network! Please join if you are in Kansas City and would like to learn more about how to get involved locally!Our mission here at PanCAN is to take bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge, and advocating for patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Organization of Exonerees is just beginning their quest to help innocent people that are currently incarcerated realize freedom. The group is spearheaded by exonerees and they deploy to areas where they feel injustice is happening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Modern Vascular is made up of highly specialized Interventional Radiologists, Interventional Cardiologists and Vascular Surgeons dedicated to long term care of patients with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Our mission is to eliminate unnecessary amputations using patient education, behavior modification, at-home medical management and minimally-invasive outpatient procedures. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is the narrowing of peripheral arteries due to atherosclerosis (plaque buildup on arterial walls) decreasing blood flow to legs, feet, and toes. Symptoms of PAD include resting leg pain, pain while walking and foot wounds that don’t heal. Left untreated, PAD complications include critical limb ischemia, gangrene, and amputation. Read More About PAD View FAQs 1 out of 5 students are reported being bullied. Smiles and Kuts Foundation's purpose is to build a child's confidence by providing them a positive self-image. This gives them the power to: We want all children to have a sense of belonging. We partner with schools and organizations to provide a service that some families simply can't afford or they have difficulties because of their child's disability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspire students and families to pursue education and career pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), through community-based project learning and innovative programs. aSTEAM Village is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on engaging students, families, and educators in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) pathways to facilitate career and education readiness for participation in the 21st Century economy of today and tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As an organization, Mental Health America of the Heartland (MHAH) has been around for nearly a century. We began our work in 1909 when Clifford W. Beers, a young businessman who struggled with a mental illness, shared his story with the world in his autobiography “A Mind That Found Itself” and created a national citizens’ group to promote mental health and improve conditions for children and adults living with these health problems. It was a revolutionary act and attracted prominent national leaders of the time, including the philosopher William James and the Rockefeller family. Sue discusses their role during the pandemic and how important for us to recognize the mental health crisis in our community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sue Fenske is the Executive Director of NourishKC. During the pandemic they have fed thousands more people than normal. She discusses their model and the challenge of food insecurity during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Community Scholarship Fund was established by the Black Community Fund (BCF) Board of Directors to provide scholarship support to African-American students from the Greater Kansas City area seeking educational advancement through a college or university degree or accredited certificate program in areas and fields determined by the Black Community Fund Board of Directors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in 2001 as a summer camp to offer local musicians the opportunity to study and perform chamber music, Heartland Chamber Music has grown into one of the most nationally recognized pre-college music programs in the Midwest. ​The Mission of Heartland Chamber Music is to connect, engage, and inspire students of all ages through a lifetime of musical education and performance. NBC Community Development Corporation was created July 16, 2002 as the outreach arm of The New Bethel Church of Wyandotte County, Kansas City, KS. The organization was originally called New Bethel Community Outreach Ministry, Inc. though it was not complete and therefore was not active for several years. During that time New Bethel Church continued to provide outreach efforts. In December 7, 2007 the organization was renamed NBC Community Development Corporation. In 2011 under the direction of Pastor A. Glenn Brady, the corporation was moved forward by receiving a separate 501(c)3 awarded by the US Federal Government. Today, the NBC Community Development Corporation works on a wide range of projects with many collaborators to continue to provide services to Wyandotte County residents. Our Mission See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.