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The Inaugural Ride United Poker Run
October 14, 2017, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Philanthropic Experiences
Benefiting UWGKC's one-stop veteran's resource, the Veteran's Navigator.
The ride will begin at the UAW lot in Claycomo, MO and end at A Little BBQ Joint, in Independence, MO. Additional stops to be announced.
Kansas City Turkey Trot
November 23, 2017, 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Philanthropic Experiences, Volunteer Opportunities
2 ways to get involved:
Volunteer
1. Day-of: Volunteer opportunities include registration assistant, post-race registration/food, course marshal or water station
2. Day before: Packet pick up
United Way 2-1-1
Get help. Give help. Call 2-1-1. United Way 2-1-1 spans a 23-county area, including seven counties in Kansas and 16 in Missouri, and has access to literally thousands of resources.
Thank You to Our Donors
Our donors. Without them, our work wouldn’t be possible.
Nominations Now Open!
Nominations are now open for the Adele Hall Spirit of Caring Award and the Corporate Pinnacle Award. Nominate an individual or a company for United Way's most prestigious awards presented at our annual Spirit of Caring event in September. Click here for award criteria and nomination forms.