Nonprofits

Kansas City Repertory Theater Artistic Director Stuart Carden and Executive Director Angela Gieras.

Arts Business: ‘Many Small Nonprofits are Still Struggling’

Many small nonprofit arts organizations in Kansas City are still dealing with the financial impact of the COVID pandemic.

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Sewing Labs patchwork and embroidery.

Stitch in Time: Sewing Nonprofits Evoke Old Garment District

Kansas City isn’t typically on the fashion radar. But an emerging network of nonprofits is developing a sewing culture that evokes the old Garment District.

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Monument sign for the Herzog Foundation in Smithville.

Smithville Nonprofit Seeks to Become ‘Epicenter of the School-Choice Movement’

Before his death, Stanley Herzog’s largesse bankrolled a generation of GOP candidates. His fortune is now focused on expanding ‘Christ-centered K-12 education.’

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Civic leader Bert Berkley, founder of LINC.

‘Most Fortunate Man’: KC Civic Leader Bert Berkley at 100

Kansas City civic leader Bert Berkley, founder of LINC, savors an extraordinary life as he approaches his 100th birthday.

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The Broadway location of the KC Care Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Season of Giving 2021: KC Care Health Center

KC Care Health Center (KCCHC) helps ensure that underserved communities have full access to health care, resources and education.

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A Literacy Lab tutor teaching during a session with a young student.

Season of Giving 2021: The Literacy Lab-KC

Under the AmeriCorps umbrella, Literacy Lab is an organization that believes in making sure that all youth can read.

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The building where the Kansas City Anti-Violence Project is located in Kansas City.

Season of Giving 2021: Kansas City Anti-Violence Project

The Kansas City Anti-Violence Project (KCAVP) strives to provide advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and hate crimes.

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Staff members from Kansas City Center for Inclusion include: Ashley Burden (she/her), Interim Center Coordinator Emily Ferrarini (They/Them) and Vice President Riley Long (he/him).

Season of Giving 2021: Kansas City Center for Inclusion

The mission of the Kansas City Center for Inclusion (KCCI) is to ensure that people that belong to the LGBTQIA+ community have a space where lives are enriched and feel safe.

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