BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//United Way of Greater Kansas City - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://unitedwaygkc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for United Way of Greater Kansas City REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T235959 DTSTAMP:20260526T133820 CREATED:20241010T193733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T211829Z UID:10000051-1762128000-1767225599@unitedwaygkc.org SUMMARY:Holiday Services DESCRIPTION:As the holiday season approaches\, local nonprofit organizations are gearing up to spread joy and lend a helping hand to those in need. Explore the variety of holiday services available for you to attend or support\, including gift programs\, adoption programs\, and Thanksgiving & Christmas meal services. URL:https://unitedwaygkc.org/event/holiday-services/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedwaygkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Seasonal-Resources-blog-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T133820 CREATED:20251119T212909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T174643Z UID:10000080-1764316800-1766336400@unitedwaygkc.org SUMMARY:Hallmark Christmas Experience DESCRIPTION:United Way of Greater Kansas City is thrilled to announce it will be an Official Community Partner for the upcoming Hallmark Christmas Experience. \n\n\n\nThe Hallmark Christmas Experience will take place weekends from November 28th through December 21st at Kansas City’s Crown Center\, just outside Hallmark’s headquarters. This free\, open-to-the-public immersive experience brings all the charm of a Hallmark movie town square to life. Attendees can elevate their visit with special ticketed events and activities\, offering exclusive access to Hallmark stars and artists. \n\n\n\nThrough this partnership\, guests at the Hallmark Christmas experience will have the opportunity to donate directly to those in need by: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Rounding up purchases at points of sale throughout the experience\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Creating affirmation bracelets to support vulnerable populations (domestic violence centers\, shelters\, and children healing from trauma)\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnited Way’s 211 Phonebooth will also be onsite at the Hallmark Christmas Experience for attendees to leave a message of kindness that be shared later digitally.  URL:https://unitedwaygkc.org/event/hallmark-christmas-experience/ LOCATION:Crown Center Square\, Crown Center Square 2425 Grand Blvd.\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedwaygkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2024-HCE-FINAL-1080X1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T133820 CREATED:20260223T173735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T173901Z UID:10000085-1772785800-1772798400@unitedwaygkc.org SUMMARY:International Women's Day Impact Bus Tour DESCRIPTION:Presented by Burns and McDonnell & hosted by Women United. \n\n\n\nThis International Women’s Day\, join Women United and Burns & McDonnell for a unique Impact Bus Tour\, celebrating the incredible women and organizations driving change in our community. \n\n\n\nExperience how United Way’s Impact 100 partners are empowering women through health\, safety\, and overall well-being\, while tackling challenges that strengthen families\, youth\, and communities. \n\n\n\nOn Friday\, March 6\, 2026\, we’ll visit three inspiring organizations making a real difference for women every day: Amethyst Place- whose mission is to inspire transformational healing and empower generations of women and children to achieve recovery\, reunification\, and resilience; KC Care Health Center who is committed to to promoting health and wellness by providing quality care\, access\, research\, and education to the underserved and all people in our community; and Phoenix Family\, who empowers people living in low-income housing communities with the on-site support they need to gain stability and achieve self-sufficiency. \n\n\n\nNote: This event is free and open to all community members\, but there is limited space available. If you sign up and your plans change\, please contact us immediately at courtney.matthews@uwkc.org. URL:https://unitedwaygkc.org/event/international-womens-day-impact-bus-tour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedwaygkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T133820 CREATED:20241107T205205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T182521Z UID:10000055-1776357000-1776369600@unitedwaygkc.org SUMMARY:Purses for Promise DESCRIPTION:Tickets are live for Purses for Promise 2026! Presented by Black & Veatch and hosted by Women United\, this event is a purse-based silent auction\, wine pull and networking social to support United Way and Growing Futures Early Education Center\, a Head Start for children and families providing quality early education opportunities and family support services for children in Johnson County\, Kansas. In 2025\, this event raised more than $120\,000 to support early childhood development initiatives across Kansas City. Drinks\, appetizers\, entertainment\, and dozens of designer handbags will be featured throughout the evening. Don’t miss this incredible night of impact! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A SPONSOR URL:https://unitedwaygkc.org/event/purses-for-promise-2/ CATEGORIES:Signature Events,Women United Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedwaygkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2026-PFP-LOGO-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T133820 CREATED:20260311T171135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T171409Z UID:10000086-1776675600-1777032000@unitedwaygkc.org SUMMARY:Seasons of Giving: Spring Edition 2026 DESCRIPTION:Spring is here! It’s the perfect chance to get out into our community and do some good. Gather your coworkers\, friends and family and make an impact together. We’re stronger when we show up for each other. So join us to help every member of our community thrive. \n\n\n\nVolunteer Opportunities:\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n April 20th: 9:00am-11:00am – HappyBottoms – Packing diapers for families in our community\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n April 21st: 9:00am-12:00pm – Sheffield Place – Landscaping the grounds\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n April 21st: 1:00pm-4:00pm – Healing House KC – Working outdoors to beautify campus surroundings \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n April 22nd: 10:00am-12:00pm – (Hosted by Women United\, open to all) Growing Futures – Playing with kids at recess at the early childhood center\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n April 24th: 10:00am-12:00pm – Cornerstones of Care – Cleaning at Build Trybe  URL:https://unitedwaygkc.org/event/seasons-of-giving-spring-edition-2026/ CATEGORIES:Engage & Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedwaygkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-CVOTY-SOG-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T203000 DTSTAMP:20260526T133820 CREATED:20241106T192329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T193445Z UID:10000054-1784219400-1784233800@unitedwaygkc.org SUMMARY:The Waymaker™ Awards: United Way's Annual Impact Celebration DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our third annual Waymaker™ Awards Impact Celebration on July 16th at The Midland Theatre! Together\, we will raise a toast to all of our donors\, corporate partners and community partners\, whose collaborative efforts have furthered our mission and enriched the lives of those we serve. Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to development@uwgkc.org to learn more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOFFICIAL EVENT PAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A SPONSOR URL:https://unitedwaygkc.org/event/the-waymaker-awards-united-ways-annual-impact-celebration/ LOCATION:The Midland Theatre\, 1228 Main St\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64105\, United States CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedwaygkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Artboard-2@2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T133820 CREATED:20250521T174614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T174708Z UID:10000068-1785834000-1785844800@unitedwaygkc.org SUMMARY:Ignite DESCRIPTION:Get ready to IGNITE your passion for community impact! \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging half-day experience designed for individuals ready to take on a leadership role in their organization’s United Way campaign. Ignite is an opportunity for employee campaign managers\, committee members\, and corporate champions to prepare for a successful 2026 campaign season. This year’s program will highlight new United Way initiatives and feature an interactive keynote session with Mary Messner\, whose work empowers leaders to think more strategically\, act with courage\, and foster workplace cultures where meaningful conversations drive real progress. URL:https://unitedwaygkc.org/event/ignite/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedwaygkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2026-Ignite-WITH-GUEST-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T140000 DTSTAMP:20260526T133821 CREATED:20250604T150615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T145314Z UID:10000069-1793952000-1793973600@unitedwaygkc.org SUMMARY:CommUNITY Fest 2026 DESCRIPTION:At United Way of Greater Kansas City\, we believe in the collective power of our community coming together to make a positive difference. CommUNITY Fest\, presented by G.E.H.A\, will harness the power of volunteers to advocate\, volunteer and celebrate impact in our community. This event allows community members to choose their own adventure on digging into the issues through learning and volunteering. \n\n\n\nInterested in volunteering? Fill out this interest form and we will notify you when registration goes live. \n\n\n\nFor more information regarding sponsorship levels and benefits\, please contact Development@uwgkc.org. URL:https://unitedwaygkc.org/event/community-fest-2026/ CATEGORIES:Engage & Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedwaygkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CommUNITY-Fest-2026.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR