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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Thalia House & The Robin Foundation
Jennifer Hannon and Emme Wood
Thalia House opened in 2011 as a transitional living home for women wanting supportive living to recover from their eating disorders and/or co-occurring diagnoses (i.e. substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression etc.). We provide individual and family therapy, dietician services, meal support, group therapy and collaborate with psychiatrists and physicians to ensure a multidisciplinary continuum of care.
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KC Creates
Cheryl Kimme & Trenna Reed
KC Creates empowers a diverse array of educational and cultural events in order to inspire creativity and build bonds among audiences, artists,businesses and civic organizations. It does this by: Fostering an inclusive arts community; Providing opportunities for artists, from emerging to established, to share their work; and Celebrating artistic expression.
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Urban Youth Academy
Angel McGee
The Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy is a non-profit organization with the mission to empower Kansas City’s underserved youth ages 6-18 through baseball and softball, academic and social opportunities to be the leaders of tomorrow. The vision for the Academy first originated with city leaders along with Dayton Moore, General Manager of the Kansas City Royals. Through the support of Major League Baseball, leaders in Kansas City and the State of Missouri, along with many generous donors, this idea became a reality with the official grand opening in March 2018. The purpose of the Academy is to provide our community’s youth with a dual opportunity to develop into high-character members of society and, at the same time, learn the skills of baseball and softball.
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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.
