Johnson County Community College Foundation Impact
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Guadalupe Centers, Kansas City’s historic Latino-focused nonprofit, celebrates 100+ years of community service. CEO Beto Lopez discusses its education initiatives, including a thriving charter school system, and its innovative programs addressing housing and senior needs.
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How AI is Shaping Purpose-Driven Work in the Nonprofit Sector
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Embracing the Future: How AI is Shaping Purpose-Driven Work in the Nonprofit Sector In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become a powerful tool for change across […]
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Guadalupe Centers: A Century of Impact on Kansas City’s Latino Community
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Guadalupe Centers, Kansas City’s historic Latino-focused nonprofit, celebrates 100+ years of community service. CEO Beto Lopez discusses its education initiatives, including a thriving charter school system, and its innovative programs addressing housing and senior needs.
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Jamie Boyle on Welcome House’s New Facility & Sobriety with Dignity
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Welcome House, led by CEO Jamie Boyle, provides a unique recovery model emphasizing accountability and dignity. With its newly opened state-of-the-art facility, Welcome House is transforming lives in Kansas City by offering a supportive community and practical steps toward long-term sobriety.
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Innovative Partnership Between Prospect KC and Nourish KC Fights Hunger
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Prospect KC and Nourish KC have united to tackle hunger in Kansas City through innovative food redistribution and culinary training programs. This dynamic partnership combines forces to reduce food waste, provide nutritious meals, and create job opportunities for those facing employment barriers.
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Earl Phalen on Leadership in Social Entrepreneurship
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Welcome House, led by CEO Jamie Boyle, provides a unique recovery model emphasizing accountability and dignity. With its newly opened state-of-the-art facility, Welcome House is transforming lives in Kansas City by offering a supportive community and practical steps toward long-term sobriety.
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ArtsKC’s The Drop Program: Expanding Access to the Arts in Kansas City
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Dana Knapp and Linda Williams of ArtsKC discuss the transformative economic impact of the arts in Kansas City and the introduction of “The Drop” program. This initiative aims to reduce barriers to art participation by offering affordable ticket options and engaging local communities through trusted ambassadors.
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Pro Deo Youth Center: Empowering Kansas City’s Teens
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Elaine Metcalf of Pro Deo Youth Center discusses their work providing safe, supervised after-school programs for Kansas City teens. With a focus on mental health support, engaging activities, and community partnerships, Pro Deo offers a welcoming space for youth to thrive. The center is expanding to better serve teens, aiming to replicate its successful model across other communities.
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Election Impact on Nonprofits: Expert Fundraising Tips
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In this KC Cares interview, Jeffrey Byrne of Byrne Pelofsky advises nonprofits on navigating fundraising during election seasons. Byrne debunks the myth that political donations hinder charitable giving and shares actionable strategies nonprofits can use to strengthen donor relationships and advocacy efforts during this period.
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How Neighborhood Legal Support Transforms Kansas City’s Urban Core
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Gregg Lombardi, Executive Director of Neighborhood Legal Support of Kansas City, shares how his organization is transforming blighted neighborhoods into vibrant communities. By leveraging Missouri’s Abandoned Housing Act, they rehabilitate abandoned homes and reduce crime, creating affordable housing for residents. Learn how their efforts are revitalizing the Lykins neighborhood and beyond.
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Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteer, community activists, executive directors from various nonprofits in the Kansas City community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares!
Hosted by
Ruth Baum Bigus and Bobby Keys
(Special guest host Mary Anne Murray Simons)
This Weeks Guests:
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Bike for The Brain
Hannah Michaelson, Event Coordinator, Sue Crain Lewis, board member
Web site: bikeforthebrain.org
Twitter: @bikeforthebrain
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Live Like Luke
Ryan Bresette, founder and father
www.livelikeluke.org
Twitter: @livelikeluke00
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American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas
Lauren Bonds, legal director
www.aclukansas.org
Twitter: @aclukansas
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