Kansas City Sunday Neighborhood Notes

In this collection we share nicer stories for Sunday that don't really fit anywhere else on this blog. 

These is hyper-local reporting that we often skip over for more captivating content. However, we hope the collection reminds readers that there are still many great people in KCMO doing wonderful things.

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Partnership helps Kansas City veteran get brand new roof

A Kansas City-area veteran received a brand new roof Wednesday thanks to a partnership between Habitat for Humanity, Storm Restorations of America and Owens Corning.

Overland Park ice cream shop Golden Scoop gets $50K grant for new location

The Golden Scoop, a coffee and ice cream store that employs people with special needs, received a $50,000 grant for its new location.

Hope Church gives free school supplies to over 1K Kansas City-area teachers

Back to school season is around the corner, and that means both parents and teachers will be making some necessary purchases ahead of the school year.

Prospect KC reflects on growth as 'The Spot' opens doors Friday

The Spot, a branch of The Prospect KC, is finally opening it's doors officially on Friday, after a soft launch the past few weeks. It helps people not only get jobs, but fighting food apartheid.

Chiefs' Justin Reid returns favor to fan who sent him gift

Chiefs Safety Justin Reid finds the 11-year-old fan who drew him personalized pictures at training camp.

Couple leads home repairs for local widow to raise money to adopt child

One local widow got the gift of a lifetime on Saturday: free home repairs. It's thanks to a couple, who are working to a adopt a child and are involved with a national organization called Both Hands.

Dream Factory kid inspired to volunteer after dream family trip to Florida

Kinley Zimmer loved the rides, got to touch dolphins, and ate lots of ice cream.

Kansas City Royals will honor their veteran groundskeeper with his very own bobblehead

Trevor Vance has been keeping the field at Kauffman Stadium perfectly manicured for nearly 40 years. On August 1, Royals fans will receive a lawnmower-riding Vance bobblehead and see the groundskeeper throw out the game's first pitch.

Chiefs legend Will Shields working to create more opportunities in tech for at-risk young adults

The goal is to find great minds that may not have the opportunity to succeed in a tech field and give them one.

'They're not alone': KC nonprofit sends care baskets, support to postpartum moms

A new nonprofit in Kansas City wants to support moms and their families in the postpartum stage.

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