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Services for Those Impacted by Violent Crime

[Transcript: Damon Daniel, President and CEO of the AdHoc Group Against Crime]  Hello, my name is Damon Daniel, president and CEO of the AdHoc Group Against Crime.  For some, AdHoc is the emergency room for social services, and for others, […]

Harvesting Change | Growing Roots in the KC Food System 

The New Roots farmer training program is a four-year apprenticeship with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Cultivate KC.  

Harvesting Change | Advocating for Family Farms

Patchwork Family Farms provides vital links in the local food chain, relieving farmers from the stress of processing, packaging and marketing to customers.

Passing the Baton | Carl Boyd on ‘Generation Rap’

Urban educator Carl Boyd has spent most of his life connecting with young people, most notably through the long-running radio program "Generation Rap."

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