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SparkWheel Releases Anthem Video: Inspiring and Igniting Student Success
LAWRENCE, KS – SparkWheel, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering a world where every student can thrive, proudly unveils its latest anthem video. Created by BowerComm, this captivating piece highlights the indispensable role of SparkWheel Student Support Coordinators in helping students overcome obstacles and seize opportunities. "Each day, countless students wrestle with educational challenges stemming from hunger, lack of supplies, and even homelessness. At SparkWheel, we
Join Health Partnership Clinic for the 2024 Opening Doors Luncheon!
All are invited to Health Partnership Clinic's Annual Opening Doors Luncheon! The event will be held at the Overland Park Convention Center on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The afternoon will include networking, lunch, award presentations, impactful speakers and more. All funds raised from this annual event go directly toward covering the cost of care for uninsured children and adults, providing lifesaving care to those who need it most. Nearly 60% of the 10,500 patients HPC sees each
Healing House Documentary is Now on Amazon Prime Video
Bobbi Jo: Under the Influence is one of the most inspirational stories you will ever hear. For 25 years, Bobbi Jo Reed, founder of Healing House, has rescued thousands of addicts. But before she could help others, Bobbi Jo needed to help herself. This true life story takes an honest look into the world of alcoholism and addiction and provides keys to long-term recovery in one of Kansas City’s most dangerous neighborhoods. After a middle-class upbringing, Bobbi Jo turned to drinking and drugs at a young
2024 DKF Grant Application | Deadline April 5, 2024
2024 DKF Grant Application Application Deadline: April 5, 2024, Friday at 11:59 PM The mission of the Daniel Keating Foundation is to lift up and light up the lives of young people facing physical, emotional, and economic challenges by fostering inclusion and hope. We are excited to direct our grants in 2024 to up and coming programs that are aligned with our Mission as well as align with the criteria listed below. We support non-profits in the Manhattan, KS and Kansas City area. We are especially
Registration Underway for Corporate Volunteerism Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 8, 2024 CONTACT: Nola Brown316-260-9479 | contact@volunteerkansas.org EDITOR’S NOTE: The Kansas Volunteer Commission shouldn’t be shortened to KVC. It should be written out as Kansas Volunteer Commission. NEWS RELEASEGive Back Kansas ChallengeChallenge encourages employer-supported volunteering WICHITA/TOPEKA – Kansas employers are invited to register for the fourth annual Give Back Kansas Challenge and encourage their employees to volunteer in their
“Defying the Odds”: A HALO Art Auction Benefiting Homeless Youth Feb. 24 and March 9
Kansas City, MO — HALO, a nonprofit that helps homeless and at-risk children around the world, is hosting its annual Art Auction fundraiser in person on Sat., Feb. 24, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo., AND Sat., March 9 in Jefferson City, Mo., showcasing stories of HALO youth “Defying the Odds.” Guests who are not able to attend the two in-person events are encouraged to watch the Feb. 24 event livestream for FREE on HALO’s YouTube Channel @HALOEmpowersYouth at 7:30 p.m. CST. Anyone can register for free for