HappyBottoms – Bottoms Up for Babies
This newly imaged evening has a new name and a disco theme. Guests can dance, connect, and assist an urgent cause. Proceeds support programs that provide diapers to more than […]
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Center for Practical Bioethics – Breakfast of Champions
The College Basketball ExperienceJoin us at the Breakfast of Champions, a dynamic morning of food, fun and philanthropy, all in support of vital ethics consultations that guide patients, families, and care teams through some […]
$75
Kansas City Rose Society – Wine and Roses
Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Garden at Loose Park 5200 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO, United StatesEnjoy the stunning flora and fauna while sipping on delicious drinks and savoring delectable bites on a beautiful late summer evening. All donations and proceeds from this event go toward […]
$100
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium – Zoo Run
Kansas City Zoo 6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO, United StatesEach year, the run features a different threatened animal to help raise awareness and contribute to the Zoo’s conservation efforts. Zoo Run Connecting all people to each other and the […]
Truman Heartland Community Foundation – 30th Annual Toast to Our Towns Gala
The evening will honor exceptional philanthropy throughout Eastern Jackson County, and the 2025 Heartland Award honorees will be recognized: Humanitarian, Michele Shanahan DeMoss; Heartland Service, Metropolitan Community College; and Corporate […]
$200
YMCA of Greater Kansas City – 165th Anniversary Event; Cause for Celebration
Overland Park Convention Center 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, United StatesEnjoy dinner, live and silent auctions, live entertainment from KC Flo, immersive storytelling, and a celebration of lives changed through the YMCA. 165th Anniversary Event; Cause for Celebration Founded on […]
$300
