Spiritual
South KC rallies to help families in need
“Poverty is not a disease without a cure, nor is it a life sentence without parole.”
Unhoused in south Kansas City: Human behind the sign
“I didn’t start out living this way by choice but it’s really hard to kind of grasp the concept of going back to a normal life.”
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church holds 14th Annual Christmas Cookie Festival
Each shopper will buy an empty box for $20 and then fill the box with four to five dozen personally selected cookies.
Two south KC friends make it possible for military families to enjoy a “Grandma-style” thanksgiving dinner
“The thought that a soldier’s family in this country, in Kansas, is scrounging for food amazes me.”
Nonprofit partners help south KC students
By Heather Wimmer About 15 south Kansas City nonprofits, churches and businesses united on Sunday,
Lights On for south KC students
By Heather Wimmer Hickman Mills Community Alliance partnered with 25 different churches, businesses and organizations
Greek Fest is Back!
“It’s an opportunity for the parish to work together and that’s how you build relationships.”
Community rallies support for deceased Martin City teacher and father of 10
“He had a passion for kids, whether in the classroom, a home group or in his ministry field.”
Leawood Finds Its “Heart and Soul”
Local thrift store opened in support of hospice organization.
A ticket to ride: Carnival raises funds for abused and neglected children in the court system
“We know that when a child has a CASA they are less likely to experience re-abuse.”
Local competitors dance for charities in BMA’s “Dine and Dance with the Stars”
The BMA Foundation has donated $2.5 million to 20 local community organizations.
Midwest Recovery Centers recognized by KC Chamber for second consecutive year
“For an award as prestigious as that is incredibly heartfelt for me.”
Helping the homeless in Belton
By Heather Wimmer On Saturday April 30, over 40 volunteers came to Heart-N-Hand Ministries program
Church members create stunning art for Holmeswood Baptist Church
“We hope both pictures say ‘All who enter here are welcome, all are accepted…all are loved.'”
