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!
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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.
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Latino Foundation for the Arts
Deanna Munoz, CEO and Founder
Latino Arts Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization created to bring forth the fiercely authentic voice of the underrepresented artists through their diverse stories, cultures and beliefs creating an artist based space OF their community FOR their community.
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Kansas City Public Library
Crosby Kemper, Executive Director
Mission is build everything we do around literacy. We Promote Lifelong Learning And Literacy For A More Vibrant Community. Visit Today! Pursue Your Interests At The Library. Free To Residents, Commuters and Students.
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KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community. Produced by Charitable Communications
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Previous Episodes!
Derrick Johnson Empowering Youth Through Education and Literacy
Derrick Johnson, the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time leading tackler, has carried his drive from the field into philanthropy. In this KC Cares interview, he shares how his Defend the Dream Foundation transforms school libraries in low-income communities, giving kids access to age-appropriate books and bright, inviting spaces to read. He also discusses his new children’s book, Super DJ Saves Field Day, co-written with his wife, which encourages kids to discover their inner strength and values.
Johnson County Community College Foundation Impact
Joy Ginsburg In this KC Cares interview, Joy Ginsberg discusses her role as the Executive Director of the Johnson County Community College Foundation. With a mission to support student success, the foundation manages $52 million in assets, including $34 million in...
Guadalupe Centers: A Century of Impact on Kansas City’s Latino Community
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.
