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Community LINC – UMB Big Bash

Mariner Kemper and Mike Hagedorn served as the honorary co-chairmen of the sixth annual UMB Big Bash at The Midland Theatre. The June 23rd event featured legendary 1980s rockers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. The UMB Big Bash Foundation donated $25,000 to Community LINC. Community LINC’s mission is to end homelessness, impact poverty and remove barriers to self-sufficiency for families.

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Jackie Hunter, Community LINC board member and former resident; and Brad Korris, Community LINC board chairman
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Also featured in the July 23, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald

 

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