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Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ Kansas City Library Julie Robinson, Outreach Manager of Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment The mission of Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment (RISE) is to connect immigrant populations with the quality services, resources and lifelong learning opportunities of the Library through outreach, education, and advocacy. kclibrary.org _________________________ Find us on Facebook:@ Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: @Kccaresonline _________________________ Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher || Soundcloud || Youtube  KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and conn

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Corey Scholes, Director of Education To help individuals attain economic independence by advancing educational achievement and entrepreneurial success, consistent with the aspirations of our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman. kaufmann.org   Find us on Facebook:@ Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: @Kccaresonline _________________________ Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher || Soundcloud || Youtube  KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications  In partnership with the Kauffman Foundation Th

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Scott Hall, SVP of Civic & Community Initiatives For more than 130 years, the KC Chamber has been leading the way to a better KC region. We do this by convening innovative leaders, collaborating with like-minded organizations, advocating for positive change, and helping small businesses grow. kcchamber.com   Find us on Facebook:@ Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: @Kccaresonline _________________________ Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher || Soundcloud || Youtube  KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Pr

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ Noah's Bandage Project Scott and Deb Wilson Their mission is to end childhood cancer through awareness, support, and the gift of hope.    noahsbandageproject.com _________________________ Handy Cappin Zeke Crozier They help other struggling Veterans and any individuals needing to find healing and purpose.   handycappin.com _________________________ Will to Succeed Foundation / St Lukes Hospice Melissa Edman & Will Shields They believe in nurturing patients and their families with genuine concern, empathy, and kindness. The Saint Luke’s Home Care & Hospice team provides specialized care in collaboration with patients’ physicians, and guidance in navig

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ Thalia House & The Robin Foundation Jennifer Hannon and Emme Wood Thalia House opened in 2011 as a transitional living home for women wanting supportive living to recover from their eating disorders and/or co-occurring diagnoses (i.e. substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression etc.).  We provide individual and family therapy, dietician services, meal support, group therapy and collaborate with psychiatrists and physicians to ensure a multidisciplinary continuum of care.  https://www.thaliahouse.com/ _________________________ KC Creates Cheryl Kimme & Trenna Reed KC Creates empowers a diverse array of educational and cultural events in order to insp

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! This episode we talk with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas. Governing a city of a half million and working in partnership with other communities in the metro area!   _________________________ Find us on Facebook:@ Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: @Kccaresonline _________________________ Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher || Soundcloud || Youtube  KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications  In partnership with the Kauffman Foundation Think. Do. Be Uncommon.

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! This episode we talk with David Renz, Director of Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leaders! The Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership is the nonprofit research and leadership development center of the Department of Public Affairs of the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Our mission is to enhance the effectiveness and performance of the nonprofit sector through high-quality programs of education, applied research, problem solving, and service.   _________________________ Find us on Facebook:@ Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: @Kccaresonline _________________________ Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher || Soundcloud |

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! On this special Library Edition, we talk with Matt Pozel, Senior Multimedia Writer & Producer, Public Affairs for Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. _________________________ Find us on Facebook:@ Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: @Kccaresonline _________________________ Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher || Soundcloud || Youtube  KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications  In partnership with the Kauffman Foundation Think. Do. Be Uncommon.

Johnson County Commission Janee Hanzlick 4th DIstrict Commissioner The BOCC has the exclusive power to enact, amend, and repeal public policies; to levy and apportion taxes, make appropriations, and adopt budgets; to establish strategic plans to guide organizational performance; and to appoint the CountyManager and certain offices, boards and commissions. jocogov.org Ali Kemp Foundation Roger Kemp Founder The Ali Kemp Educational Foundation's mission is to provide high-quality, appropriate, safety awareness and self-defense training to girls and women of all ages at low or no cost. takedefense.org Big Dogs Huge Paws Amy Hyken-Lande Activist Big Dogs Huge Paws was founded on the core philosophy is that every "BIG" dog deserves a chance. Our goal is to make sure that every dog receives only the best of care, food, and training. We will also ensure that they are properly evaluated (medically and behaviorally) and placed according to their special needs. Our medical officer and veterinarian team will provide fi

On this episode of KC Cares: _______________________________________________ KC Originals/V's ItalianoKC Originals/V's Italiano Greg Humsucker JR, President/owner The Kansas City Originals exists to promote dining in local independent area restaurants, to provide diners with a unique local flavor and to raise awareness of independent restaurants both locally and nationally. _______________________________________________  HeroFund USA Darrell Smith, CEO HeroFundUSA, Inc. was founded to meet the expanding needs of our Nation’s First-Responders, including fire fighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel and their loved ones.  HeroFundUSA, Inc. provides direct funding for preventative/safety measures and equipment such as body armor for police officers, infrared cameras for fire fighters as well as funding for the safety needs of all first responders. _______________________________________________ One Good Meal Roberta McArthur, Director One Good Meal is a not-for-profit incorporated organization

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ Musical Theatre Heritage Ashley Bosewell-Burns MTH is an innovative and imaginative professional musical theater organization – dedicated to the appreciation and historical understanding of the American musical theater and its contributions to our culture. They both entertain and educate current and future generations, with a persistent focus on diversity and inclusion, for today’s performing talent and tomorrow’s developing artists.   mthkc.com _________________________ Mimi's Pantry KC Kelley Cutterson  and Laura Latch A new food pantry located in Riverside, MIssouri, Mimi’s Pantry hopes to be a stop-gap for those finding themselves in the predicament of s

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ US House of Representatives Sharice Davids Sharice represents the people of the Kansas Third District in the house of representatives. This includes Johnson, Wyandotte and Douglas counties. davids.house.gov _________________________ Farmers Bank of Kansas City WR Robbins, CEO & President Jacinda Zerr, Market President Over a century ago, early-day founders of Farmers Bank and Trust opened a bank in central Kansas with $10,000 in capital. Its name accurately reflected its customers who mostly carved out their rural livelihood by arduously toiling the miles of fields that stretched around the outskirts of their town.Farmers Bank continues to provide hometo

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ USS Kansas City Ward Cook, Executive Director Our mission, on behalf of and with the financial support of the community, is to provide the USS Kansas City with needed morale-building and sustaining items the Navy does not provide, sponsor commissioning events which bring the ship to active life, establish a scholarship fund for the benefit of the crew and build the foundation for a long-lasting relationship between the ship’s crew, Kansas City, and the greater metropolitan area. https://usskansascity.org _________________________ Latino Foundation for the Arts Deanna Munoz, CEO and Founder Latino Arts Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization created to b

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ Black Community Fund Pat MacDonald, Executive Director and senior philanthropic advisor The Black Community Fund is the region’s largest charitable fund focused solely on meeting the needs of, and areas of value and interest to, Black people in Kansas City.The Black Community Fund is the region’s largest charitable fund focused solely on meeting the needs of, and areas of value and interest to, Black people in Kansas City.   www.blackcommunityfund.org _________________________ Sisters Circle Fund Marie McCarther, Co-founder Established in 2016, the Sisters’ Circle's mission is to increase charitable giving within African-American communities, to benefit Afri

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ Leigh Steinberg Sports Leigh Steinberg Steinberg Sports & Entertainment is a full-service athlete representation, marketing and consulting firm. With over 56 years in the industry, SSE has guided the careers of hundreds of athletes, broadcasters and coaches as well as consulted for corporations, charities and entertainment properties to achieve optimal success. With a commitment to paying it forward, SSE produces several world-class events to teach the next generation of professionals.   steinbergsports.com _________________________ Kansas School for the Deaf Luann Barron The Kansas School For the Deaf, is a K-12 school, located in downtown Olathe, Kansa

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ Unique Finds Bob Southard Unique Finds Gifts was founded by Dr. Robert A. Southard, and is based in Overland Park, Kansas.Our goal is to create new streams of income for people living in poverty and for Christian ministry and missionary efforts through global trade of products.   uniquefindsgifts.com _________________________ Johnson County Parks & Recreation Foundation Jay Hinrichs Established in 1977, the Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County is an independent donor-supported non-profit organization that cultivates financial support and community engagement. The Foundation works to provide opportunities for those who enjoy the District reso

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! This week we are it’s our inaugural show where broadcast from the Kansas City Public Library! _________________________ Kansas City Publc Library   April Roy, Director The Kansas City Public Library system consists of a central library, nine physical branches, a digital branch, and an outreach services program serving a constituency of over 250,000 in Kansas City, Missouri. In addition to providing library services to residents, the Library also serves as a resource for the 1.7 million metropolitan residents of greater Kansas City.   kclibrary.org _________________________ Kansas City Art Institute Randy WIlliams - Senior Director of Corporate Programs Reverend Doc Golden - Veteran

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ Association of Fundraising Professionals Michelle Davis, Kansas City Chapter President AFPKC supports and promotes the work of ethical, professional fundraisers who advance philanthropy in our community by providing training and networking opportunities to nonprofit staff, board members and volunteers. community.afpglobal.org/afpkc/home _________________________ KC Fringe Festival Cheryl Kimme, Executive Producer Now in its 15th year, KC Fringe is an unjuried, uncensored performing and visual arts festival features local, regional, and national performers and creators. Fringe Festival KC is the biggest celebration of arts and culture in the Kansas City met

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! This week we are discussing the Giving Report, Youth Sports, and Kindness! _________________________ Giving USA  Dr. Patrick Rooney The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI is dedicated to improving philanthropy to improve the world by training and empowering students and professionals to be innovators and leaders who create positive and lasting change.  givingusa.org _________________________ 37 Days of Kindness Cheryl Williams, Founder & Mom   The intent of this 37 Days of Kindness Challenge to share kindness with others and create a new habit that might affect your life and those around you. It is simply to be intentional and have fun bringing litt

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ Changing Leads Equine Rescue Melissa Harrell, board member Changing Leads Equine Rescue is dedicated to changing the lives of rescued horses. Once the horses come into our care, we provide appropriate food, shelter and veterinary care. A team of volunteers come in to groom and ground train these horses to acclimate them to positive human contact with the hope they  changingleadsequinerescue.org _________________________ Paola Community Center Chad Myers, Executive Director Paola Community Center is actively engaged in community outreach and our programs encompass the diverse cultural, social, and artistic dynamics of the region.  cityofpaola.com _________