Give Kansas City November 2019

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Give Kansas City A SPECIAL SECTION FOR THE SEASON OF CHARITY

With the traditional time for giving just around the corner, Kansas Citians are faced again with the annual question — which philanthropic cause is the worthiest and most urgent and makes the most sense to you, the donor? And which are the best stewards of donation, whether monetary or in-kind?

That’s where our second annual Give Kansas City special section comes in. There’s no shortage of need in our community — need that can be addressed not just by writing a check, but with volunteer time, too. We made your job easier by laying out the options so you can support the cause that’s right for you.

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KVC Health Systems

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21350 W 153RD ST OLATHE, KS KVC.ORG 913.322.4900

KVC Health Systems is working to create a world in which every person is safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community. Every day their doors are transformed into the opportunity for a child to heal from trauma, mental illness or other adversity; for a parent to learn skills that will create a strong family and healthy childhood; and for caring adults to become family for children in need. At KVC Health Systems, the heart of their work is helping people.

KVC: • Gives people the caring attention and clinical treatment they need to prevent suicide and other mental health crises • Provides 24/7 support to children rescued from abuse and neglect, partnering with caring relatives and foster families so children can heal from unimaginable trauma • Helps stabilize and strengthen families in crisis through in-home support to eliminate barriers like transportation and childcare • Matches children with adoptive families to give them the love, safety and sense of belonging they deserve

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Children’s Psychiatric Hospitals In-Home Family Support Behavioral Health Foster Care Adoption

• Gives adults the support, skills and resources they need to create happy, healthy families • Works alongside complex agencies and systems and shares best practices to achieve the results needed to grow healthy communities KVC Health Systems began in Kansas City, Kansas, nearly 50 years ago and is now a national leader in providing innovative, effective and compassionate care.

Its team of more than 1,600 professionals are based at 35 locations in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and West Virginia. These talented, caring people are social workers, therapists, family support workers, doctors, nurses, software developers, community engagement specialists and more.

How can you support KVC’s inspiring mission?

Sign up for our free training class on becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Sponsor or volunteer at one of our upcoming events. Coordinate a donation drive to give kids holiday gifts or hygiene items. Join our amazing team of caring, passionate professionals. Advocate for children and families by following KVC on social media.

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Safehome PO BOX 4563 OVERLAND PARK, KS | SAFEHOME-KS.ORG | 913.262.2868

For 30 years Safehome’s goal has been straightforward – to end domestic violence. Servicing approximately 8,000 women & men a year through our shelter & array of community services, we strive to support survivors on their paths to leading healthy & independent lives. Some of our community services include counseling provided by licensed therapists and court advocacy; Safehome is the only domestic violence shelter in the area with a full-time attorney on staff. These services are available to the entire community, not just our shelter residents, and are completely free.

Our organization prides itself on maintaining that 91 cents of every dollar donated always goes to direct client care. We have multiple annual fundraisers including a keynote speaker event called Write Your Story, this year featuring best-selling author, Glennon Doyle. “Horses, Hats, & Hope” and “Tee It Up for Safehome” are other key events that are always a blast, marrying philanthropy and fun. Visit our website to explore our volunteer opportunities, ranging from court advocacy to childcare, from administrative support to event planning and much more. There are ways to support our lifesaving work that suit a multitude of interests while all benefiting a single cause. Please help us create a community free of domestic violence and partner abuse.

For Volunteer Information contact: Kimberly Paul, Director of Community Programs | 913.378.1520 | Kimberly.paul@safehome-ks.org For all other inquiries contact: Brielle Kratz, Communications Coordinator 913.378.1551 | brielle.kratz@safehome-ks.org

Rose Brooks Center PO BOX 320599 KANSAS CITY, MO | ROSEBROOKS.ORG | 816.523.5550

The mission of Rose Brooks Center is to break the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse. Each year, Rose Brooks Center reaches over 14,000 individuals and pets. While hundreds of individuals find safety in emergency shelter, thousands more are served outside of shelter each year through groundbreaking community programs built over the past 40 years.

We count it a privilege to be here providing safe futures for adults, children, and pets – and we invite you to stand with us. When you give to Rose Brooks Center, you join countless others concerned about helping those who need safe shelter and resources. With your combined kindness, we are able to provide critical care to those who come to us for help... and we thank you.

Rose Brooks Center is here when you need us. Our helpline is 816.861.6100 and operates 24/7.

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Catholic Education Foundation 12615 PARALLEL PARKWAY KANSAS CITY, KS | CEFKS.ORG | 913.647.0344

The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) believes that every child who seeks a high-quality, college-preparatory education should have that opportunity, regardless of the family’s financial circumstances. This year, CEF will provide $2.4 million in scholarship funding for about 1,500 students at 24 Catholic schools in Kansas City, Kansas, and surrounding communities in Northeast Kansas.

The majority of families CEF serves are living near or below the federal poverty line. Scholarships are strictly need-based; there is no requirement that the student is Catholic to receive scholarship assistance or attend a CEF-supported school. In some schools, as many as 24% of students are not Catholic. Their families choose a CEF-supported school because of the high-quality academics and safe, nurturing environment.

The academic results are outstanding: at the CEF-supported high school in Kansas City, Kansas, 98.7% of students graduate and 97% of them go on to college, as compared to a graduation rate of 77% and a college enrollment rate of less than 40% at the nearest neighborhood school.

To learn more about providing the gift of high-quality, collegepreparatory education for a local student in need, visit www.cefks.org.

LevelUp Kids, Inc. 5416 NE ANTIOCH RD. KANSAS CITY, MO LEVELUPKIDSINC.ORG | 816.413.9009 The mission of LevelUp Kids, Inc. (formerly Miles of Smiles) is to provide access to services that empower families and create opportunities for low-income children to succeed in school and life. Since 2002, they have provided free dental care to children in the Northland who do not have access to oral health services while serving more than 25,000 children from low-income households in Clay and Platte Counties. The dental program consists of two full-time dentists who provide treatment on-site, in schools, and at other social service organizations. Another fulltime dentist works at its Kansas City office.

In January 2020, LevelUp Kids will expand to add a new, schoolbased vision program called ICare4Kids to offer vision screenings, comprehensive eye exams, and free eyeglasses for low-income children and those whose families are enrolled in Medicaid. Vision screenings will be offered to all 10 school districts in the Clay and Platte County areas.

LevelUp Kids will work with schools to meet both the mandated and recommended screenings.

All dental and vision services are free for Clay and Platte County children who meet our income guidelines. To find out if LevelUp Kids is scheduled to come to your school or organization, call (816) 413-9009.

Email doug@levelupkidsinc.org for information about partnerships and volunteers. Submit a donation online at levelupkidsinc.org.

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Wayside Waifs 3901 MARTHA TRUMAN ROAD KANSAS CITY, MO WAYSIDEWAIFS.ORG | 816.761.8151

Wayside Waifs is preparing pets and people for the bond of their lives.

They’re Kansas City’s largest no kill pet adoption campus. They care for 6,200 abandoned, abused, and neglected animals every year. Wayside rescues animals locally and nationally by working with nearby Animal Controls, more than 65 regional shelter partners and national rescue organizations and by deploying their Animal Rescue and Response Team. Wayside delivers comprehensive life-saving medical care and transformational behavioral assessments to homeless animals while in their care. Once the animals are ready for adoption, Wayside helps them find new, loving homes because all animals deserve a second chance. Wayside is a leader in educating the community about animal welfare issues. Their Humane Educators and companion animals teach students their No More Bullying! curriculum, Activating Em-PAW-thy, Dog Safety, Reading for People and Pets and more. And Wayside provides compassionate end of life care to family pets through their Pet Memorial Services.

Get involved with Wayside today! ADOPT a pet - you know the pet will be happy and healthy. Become a VOLUNTEER at Wayside and begin saving lives of homeless pets – socialize with cats, walk dogs and more.

Consider becoming a FOSTER parent and help an animal in your home.

Or DONATE, save the life of a Waif today – 100% of your donation helps the animals in Wayside care.

Learn more, visit WaysideWaifs.org.

The Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City P.O. BOX 26185 OVERLAND PARK, KS | KCDREAM.ORG | 913.905.2900 Kansas City is home to the largest chapter of The Dream Factory.

Since 1985, its mission has been to grant dreams to local children ages 3 to 18 with chronic or critical illnesses. The goal is to provide a positive dream experience to these children and their families during a time of great suffering. The Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City is a 100 percent volunteer organization and granted 73 dreams in 2019. The local chapter hosts four events every year for the organization’s families to attend to build and maintain a supportive environment for the children served. Two of the events include Rockin’ for Dreams on May 8, 2020 and Boulevard of Dreams on Aug. 21, 2020. Community members can get involved by becoming a donor or adopting a dream, volunteering, becoming a Dream Manager or referring a potential dream child. Refer a child who you believe will qualify for a dream by visiting the The Dream Factory website at kcdream.org and clicking “Refer a Child.”

The Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City continues to increase the number of children served, resulting in a need for additional funding. Taxdeductible donations are accepted online at kcdream.org. For information or questions about how to support The Dream Factory, contact Lisa McIntire at lisa@kcdream.org. Follow The Dream Factory on social media or visit their website to learn about upcoming events and opportunities to support the organization. Tune in to Channel 9 news weekly to view highlights on The Dream Factory children receiving their dreams!

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