Kansas City Back-To-School Good Deeds

We don't have time on this blog for nice news.

However . . .

Every Sunday we try to take a pause in order to realize that there are so many locals doing their best for one another, their neighborhoods and our metro. And so we share news stories related to good deeds, local kindness and the best this town has to offer. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Raytown student takes action as families feel impact of back-to-school costs

A Raytown-area sixth grader is giving students a boost of confidence heading into the first day of school, all while parents navigate high prices on the back-to-school shopping list.

New Kansas City center provides care after violence. 'A beacon of light for healing' - AOL

Kansas City's new Center for Healing and Justice provides comprehensive care for violence survivors.

KCKPD continues to honor officer 37 years after his line-of-duty death

The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department is honoring the memory of an officer following his line-of-duty death in the late 1980s.

Hundreds of families saved on school supplies Saturday at annual KCK Back to School and Health Fair

Hundreds of families came Saturday to the Back to School Health and Fair in Kansas City, Kansas, where they picked out free backpacks and school supplies and received free health care.

KCFD summer camp gets high school girls fired up for a future in first responding

A KC program helps teach young women the necessary skills to become a firefighter, police officer, EMT and more.

Thousands attend 18th annual Just for Her Event in Overland Park

The "Just for Her Event" returned to the Overland Park Convention Center this weekend, drawing thousands of people to the 18th annual "ultimate girls' day out."

Safehome fundraiser aims to raise $250K to support domestic violence survivors in Johnson County

A longtime Johnson County nonprofit is hoping a night of entertainment will help provide safety and support for domestic violence survivors.

Lynn Kaufman and family donate $1M to Camber Mental Health Kansas City

The $1 million donation will be used to improve access to residential mental health treatment for youth in crisis and strengthen the therapeutic environment at the organization’s Kansas City, Kansas, location.

Newhouse launches 'Fathers for Change' program to address domestic violence through early intervention

Most domestic violence agencies focus on helping survivors. But Newhouse, a Kansas City domestic violence agency, says preventing another victim also means addressing those causing the harm.

More than 5,000 students receive free backpacks through FOX4's Love Fund

More than 5,000 students in the Kansas City school district received free backpacks filled with school supplies Saturday. The distribution was held during the Kansas City Public School Festival and...

Families, community gather in North Kansas City to honor Extortion 17 crew 15 years later

Families, veterans and supporters gathered at Call Sign Brewery in North Kansas City to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Extortion 17 and honor the 31 Americans killed during the Afghanistan mission.