Kansas City Season Of Giving Starts 2025

We try to share some of our favorite community news links every Sunday.

Two reasons: 

Sadly, the TKC blog isn't really built to highlight good news . . . And, more importantly . . . 

We always want to take a moment to remind regular readers that, despite all of the debating, criticism and controversy, Kansas City really is a wonderful place that's packed with wonderful people doing their best to help their community. 

Here are more than a few examples that prove our point . . .

Kansas City's Salvation Army launches holiday season with 30-foot tower lighting

The Salvation Army launched its holiday fundraising season Thursday night with a burst of lights, bells and an early reminder of the growing need across the Kansas City metro.

One Good Meal still going strong after more than 30 years of feeding Lee's Summit

Despite its reputation for affluence, Lee's Summit is not immune to the need to feed the hungry. One Good Meal and other nonprofits help fill the gap with help from the Feed Lee's Summit Gala.

Hawthorne Plaza holiday market combines shopping with charity drive

Shoppers at the Hawthorne Plaza Holiday Market checked off their Christmas lists while supporting a local charity drive.

Government shutdown ends, but Kansas City food assistance groups continue helping families

Kansas City groups continue to help families affected by the federal shutdown, with organizations hosting food drives and distributing groceries.

Elementary teacher shares idea behind 'KC Kids Eat' campaign

KC Kids Eat is a campaign we shared a few weeks ago. Its goal is to provide snacks in the Kansas City Public Schools district.

Faith communities unite to support non-violent immigrants

The initiative comes as immigration officers continue to carry out raids across the country, including in the Kansas City metro area.

Students, staff, community partners break ground on new learning farm at DeLaSalle Education Center

Students, staff and community partners broke ground Tuesday afternoon on a new learning farm at DeLaSalle Education Center.

Shawnee Mission students hold 21st "Everything But The Turkey" fundraiser

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - The Shawnee Mission School District's culinary students are hosting their 21st annual "Everything But The Turkey" fundraiser, offering a range of Thank...

Founder of Base Academy of Music makes music education more accessible for youth

Musical talent can manifest early in young children, yet many families within the Kansas City metro lack access to pursue their child's gifts. In 2012, Clint Velazquez sought to change that.

In Conversation: April Schoenberg, Mission Committee Volunteer, Kansas City Affiliate

Kansas City Mission Committee volunteer April Schoenberg spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about her personal connection to PanCAN's mission and her passion for supporting survivors in her community.

GIFT OF SOLE | KSHB 41, Kansas City community raise more than $24K to buy shoes for kids

KSHB 41's community impact project Gift of Sole fall fundraiser raised $24,711.85 to help buy shoes for nearly 350 children and teens in the Kansas City area in the last year.

JFS getting ready for annual Hanukkah Project

Even though the first Hanukkah candle won’t be lit until Sunday, Dec. 14, the Jewish Family Services (JFS) team is already gearing up for its annual Hanukkah Project — a tradition that brings gifts to hundreds of local individuals and families.

Kansas City veteran uses quilt shop to pay it forward to service members

One metro veteran and quilt shop owner is supporting others who have served our nation.

SheBloomsKC promotes mental well-being for women in Kansas City

A new nonprofit hosted its first event on Sunday, hoping to show women and girls that safe spaces to address mental health exist in their community.

Viewer shares story, mission to push for more AEDs at KSHB Let's Talk event in Lee's Summit

A Lee's Summit woman who survived a sudden cardiac arrest thanks to an AED is now advocating for more life-saving devices in her community.

Mega adoption event in Independence waives fees for nearly 100 dogs and cats

Dozens of local animals got a boost in their search for a loving home Saturday when Independence Animal Services hosted a mega pet adoption event.

Kansas City event offers free winter clothes to families in need

The line to enter the Cleaver Family YMCA on Saturday stretched out the door and into the parking lot. Everyone was waiting for the second annual Winter Extravaganza held by Daughters of Queens and...

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