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Arvest Bank Helps Raise More than 1.9 Million Meals
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arvest Bank Helps Raise More than 1.9 Million Meals Mission, Kan.(June 10, 2022) — Arvest Bank launched its annual Million Meals initiative to fight hunger in the four-state region the bank serves two months ago. Today, the bank announced that with the help of customers and community members, it has exceeded the campaign goal by raising more than 1.92 million
International Upcycler Visits KC
International Upcycler Visits KCThe Sewing Labs of Kansas City welcomes internationally known upcycler Francisca Gajardo of Iquique, Chile, who comes here to explore and educate. Through her Instagram account @y.a.n.g_ and her workshops, Fran has inspired a whole community of designers to adopt a sustainable approach to fashion. An MA in Sustainable Design and the extensive textile dumping grounds in her native land have led her to this path. Through the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative, Fran has
Nonprofit Connect Honors Three Individuals and Six Organizations at the 2022 Awards Celebration
Kansas City, MO – Nonprofit Connect gave out nine awards to three individuals and six organizations on Wednesday, May 18th at the 38th Annual Nonprofit Connect Award Celebration (Formerly the Philanthropy Awards Luncheon). For every category below, the respective Honorees were chosen for their outstanding work and dedication to their missions. This year's Honorees represent the best of Kansas City's nonprofit community. Among their stories you'll find examples of perseverance, adversity, ingenuity and
New charitable pharmacy coming to Kansas City, Kansas, this summer
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/new-charitable-pharmacy-coming-to-kansas-city-kansas-this-summer By: Taylor Hemness Posted at 5:00 AM, May 23, 2022 KANSAS CITY, Kan. ? Late last month, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released its annual county health rankings. In Kansas, the best and the worst in one category are right next to each other. Johnson County ranked number one in the state in both health outcomes, which measures length and quality of life, and health
Diverse group of Nonprofit Professionals announced as the 2022 Award Celebration Honorees
Kansas City, MO – Nonprofit Connect is thrilled to announce the 2022 Award Celebration Honorees. Nine awards will be given out to six organizations and three individuals on May 18, at the 38th Annual Nonprofit Connect Award Celebration (Formerly the Philanthropy Awards Luncheon). For every category below, the respective Honorees were chosen for their outstanding work and dedication to their missions. This year's Honorees represent the best of Kansas City's nonprofit community. Among their stories you'll
Nonprofit Connect Honors More Than 50 Nonprofit Organizations at The 2021 Philly Awards
Kansas City, MO – November 10, 2021 - Nonprofit Connect honored 58 nonprofit organizations for excellence in marketing and communications at the 2021 Philly Awards on Tuesday, November 9 live-streamed at npconnect.org. Any and all nonprofit organizations were invited to submit marketing & communication pieces in a variety of categories. Nonprofit Connect received over 160 entries from 91 different nonprofits in 2021. Entries were evaluated by a carefully-selected panel of local marketing professionals.
