Stories

Over 100 years of experience and relationships in Kansas City allow us to match the most effective social service programs and agencies with the people who need it the most. All with the collective goal of changing the greatest number of lives in our community.

LiteraryKC

Adult literacy program invests in communities

Literacy KC provides free tutoring and training to help improve lives

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Promise 1000 Story

Promise 1000 gives families the support they need

Helping a family find “the rhythm” of their life

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Health Partnership Clinic

Providing care through uncertainty

Despite operating in one of our nation’s wealthiest counties, Health Partnership Clinic was one of many organizations that struggled to remain open when the coronavirus pandemic hit.

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food inequality

Innovation Springs from Necessity

“We're a small organization and adapting to the delivery model has been incredibly positive during COVID-19.”

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Start At Zero

Focusing on families during uncertain times

“Being alongside families who are struggling right now is both amazing and challenging.”

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Hope House Story

Dealing with Domestic Violence During Quarantine

“Primary components that put people in a potentially lethal position is job loss, loss of income or a major life changing event–and it’s all happening right now. It (COVID-19) is just adding fuel to the situation.”

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