Youth

Broadway musical “Be More Chill” debuts at Avila’s Goppert Theatre

Nonprofit provides low-cost tickets to local concerts, plays and exhibits

Two hour event at Kenneth Polo Fields introduces kids the game of ultimate frisbee

Community-led program invites 7th-12th graders to learn about the beauty industry

“With the children within the community, we want them to take pride in their neighborhood.”

Evidence-based tactics help teens stay safe on the road

“LINC wants our students using their mind in productive ways. This helps them improve in their school studies, too.”

“They are both places where kids know they are loved.”

Youth who want to avoid violent situations or have feelings about acting out may call or text 816-799-1720 any hour of the day.

“I want everyone living or working in south Kansas City who wants change and is ready to work on change to attend,“

In July, students in the local program volunteered to mark storm drains in south KC, pick up trash at Gomer’s Corner shopping center, learn about rain gardens and analyze the water in Indian Creek that flows past the Trailside Center on Holmes Road.