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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Khalia Davis Discusses The Coterie’s 2024 Season & Vision for Inclusivity
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In this KC Cares interview, Khalia Davis, the new artistic director of The Coterie Theatre, shares her vision for leading one of Kansas City’s most beloved theaters. Davis talks about the importance of inclusivity and representation in youth theater, the challenges of running a nonprofit in the arts, and exciting upcoming productions for 2024, including the world premiere of Just Ask.
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Empowering Youth Through the Arts: The Story of Musical Theatre KC
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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
This Weeks Guests:
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History of Women’s Philanthropy in KC
David Hanzlick, author and political science professor and Ellen Portnoy, National Council of Jewish Women (featured in Hanzlick book)
Web site: www.ncjw.org/ upress.missouri.edu
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Conscious Capitalism
Ron Hill, Founder and Chief Enrichment Officer of Redemption Plus & Chapter organizer
Tabatha Bender, Connection Crusader at Redemption Plus
Web site: kansascity.consciouscapitalism.org
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Head for the Cure
Matt Anthony, founder
Web site: ww.headforthecure.org
Twitter: @headforthecure
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