Kansas City Good Deeds: Homeless Help & Mental Health Support

We try to do this at least once a week and it's apropos for Sunday . . . This blog isn't about good news at all but every once in awhile we want to share a different view of the Kansas City metro and remind readers and ourselves that this town is filled with people doing their best for their neighbors and community.

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Community hub connects 500 people experiencing homelessness to critical same-day services

Project Homeless Connect KC offered a one-stop hub for people experiencing homelessness on Thursday.


Mid-Continent Public Library fines and fees relief program returns

Mid-Continent Public Library's Food for Fines program returns Monday, allowing customers to donate nonperishable food items to reduce overdue fees by $1.50 per item, up to $30.


The 'Horn Doctor' shares his passion for repairing musical instruments

The "Horn Doctor," talked to photojournalist Steve Silvestri about what sparked his passion and the importance of passing his skill along.


Small in stature, big on talent: Kansas golfer Bryce Pinter breaking barriers on the course

Bryce Pinter, a Kansas high school golfer with dwarfism has not let his height define him as he defeated the odds by placing as a top golfer in multiple tournaments throughout the 2026 season.


Swope Park's Lakeside Nature Center celebrates a half-century of protecting KC's wildlife

Lakeside Nature Center // photo by Cory Swieczkowski "If we don't have rehab facilities, then you don't have education and awareness. Without education and awareness, how do you create compassion for people to care?" says Jacque Blessington, director at Lakeside Nature Center (LNC).


Distinguished Gentleman's Ride brings awareness to men's mental health

Kansas City motorcycle riders traded leather for suits Sunday in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride for men's health.


Historic Northeast Media Receives Rooted Change Grant for 2026 Community Event Series - Northeast News

Bryan StalderContributor Historic Northeast Media has been named a recipient of a Rooted Change Grant from the Community Capital Fund (CCF). This funding will support an ambitious three-part event series led by the Northeast News designed to spark local storytelling, bridge the employment gap, and strengthen our neighborhood's economic ties.


HCA Midwest Health volunteers make 2,000 PB&J sandwiches for Kansas City food insecurity effort

HCA Midwest Health volunteers made 2,000 PB&J sandwiches with Just a Sandwich to help fight food insecurity in Kansas City.


Native Language Could Be World Cup Plus for KC Proprietors

Kansas City's Historic Northeast is heavily Hispanic, so restaurant owners will have a leg up in serving fans from Spanish-speaking countries.


Habitat KC launches 3-day revitalization effort in historic Lykins neighborhood

Habitat for Humanity launched its first Women Build Blitz this week, bringing together 300 volunteers from 31 companies and organizations.


"This time it was one of our own": Loved ones release balloons for Kansas City mail carrier killed

Family, friends and fellow postal workers gathered Sunday at 30th and Benton to honor Gerald Nevels, the USPS worker killed in a Kansas City hit-and-run crash earlier this week.


Eden Village says its tiny home model for chronic homelessness works, now it's building second KCK community

Construction is underway on a second Eden Village community in Kansas City, Kansas, as the organization behind the tiny home model says it is making progress in addressing chronic homelessness.


Dozens of Great Danes, including puppies, rescued from Missouri property

Authorities say nearly 80 Great Danes, including puppies, were rescued from a breeding operation in Granby, Missouri. A man was arrested on animal neglect allegations.


Women Build Blitz brings 300 volunteers to build affordable homes in Kansas City

The Women Build Blitz event brought 300 volunteers to build affordable homes in Kansas City.


Made Mobb, EPICC Recovery create apparel for Mental Health Awareness Month

Made Mobb partnered with EPICC Recovery to create an apparel line that puts the organization's phone number directly in the hands of thousands of people who then act as walking billboards.


Local brewers honor fallen friend with fundraiser

KMBC 9's Cody Holyoke profiles a tribute to a local brewer--and how it's helping veterans, first responders, and frontline medical workers

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