Kansas City is under its first heat advisory of 2026, with dangerous temperatures and high humidity expected to push the heat index to near 108 degrees. During periods of extreme […]
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5 organizations empowering young creatives in KC
Youth Art Month is a time to celebrate the power of creativity and the young people who bring it to life. Across Kansas City, youth are painting murals, writing poetry, […]
Critical Medical Needs Program Helps Mother Facing Winter Utility Shutoff
The new year got off to a challenging start for Brittany S., a single mother of two school-aged children, who is also a caretaker for her aging grandmother. “I was […]
International Women’s Day Impact Bus Tour
Presented by Burns and McDonnell & hosted by Women United. This International Women’s Day, join Women United and Burns & McDonnell for a unique Impact Bus Tour, celebrating the incredible […]
5 Organizations Advancing KC’s Black Communities
In Kansas City, a network of mission-driven organizations is not just responding to need; they are reshaping systems, expanding access, and advancing opportunity in Black communities. From workforce development and […]
Black History Month: Explore Black History in Kansas City
This year marks a century of honoring Black History in the United States. Black History Week was first designated in February 1926 by historian Carter Woodson and ASALH (Association for the Study […]
5 Organizations Supporting KC Families on the Edge of Poverty
For many families across the Kansas City region, poverty doesn’t begin with long-term instability. It begins with one unexpected moment: a medical emergency, a car repair, a job loss, or […]
5 KC Organizations Helping Neighbors Build Financial Stability
January is Financial Wellness Month, a time when many of us set goals around budgeting, saving, and planning for the year ahead. But for thousands of Kansas City neighbors, financial […]