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November 2, 2024 Directors of Philanthropy

American Public Square at Jewell – Evening at the Square

American Public Square at Jewell, a group dedicated to convening non-like-minded people to improve the tone and quality of civil discourse and find paths toward common ground, will host its […]

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LIVES UNMANAGEABLE: Public Theatre and non-profit group use theater to address addiction 

We have long recognized that the arts can aid in certain types of healing. Music, art, and dance therapy — which have grown into sophisticated, goal-oriented disciplines — offer practical […]

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Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy – Leading With Love

Nearly 500 people gathered at Loews Kansas City Hotel to celebrate Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy’s first five years of service to our community at its Leading With Love galaon […]

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The Johnson County Library Foundation – Library Lets Loose 2024

The Johnson County Library Foundation’s 2024 Library Lets Loose event was themed, “Top Secret: An Evening of Espionage.” September 21st at a classified location (actually the Central Resource Library), found […]

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HappyBottoms’ Diaper Bowl 2024

Changing lives (and diapers!) is the name of the game for HappyBottoms’ Diaper Bowl 2024. Held on September 19th at Ameristar Casino, the event drew more than 350 guests, who […]

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Job One – Business Partner Breakfast

October 3rd was the date for Job One’s Business Partner Breakfast. The third annual event was a celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. More than 100 guests enjoyed the […]

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Jewish Family Services – Bright Night

More than 300 supporters of Jewish Family Services (JFS) gathered at the historic Madrid Theatre for the organization’s inaugural event, Bright Night. The celebration illuminated the life-changing work done in […]

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National WWI Museum – Night at the Tower

On September 28th, Night at the Tower celebrated the National WWI Museum and Memorial and its impact across the globe.Guests enjoyed a wonderful evening of festivities, complete with delicious food […]

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Children’s Mercy – 2024 Investiture Ceremony

Children’s Mercy Hospital formally invested three endowed faculty positions at the 2024 Investiture Ceremony on October 10th at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute. Honored were Dr. Brooke Fridley, health outcomes; […]

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Nelson Atkins – Committee of 100 Luncheon

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art welcomed a sellout crowd to the 13th annual Committee of 100 Luncheon on September 17th. Ellen Merriman was the honorary chairman, and Jennifer Johnson Allen […]

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Engagement – Kissick

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morton Kissick, Jr. of Leawood, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Sue Kissick, to Michael Philip Pappas, the son of Mr. […]

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Wayside Waifs – Strutt With Your Mutt

The 34th annual Strutt With Your Mutt was a fun, furry, and festive way to raise funds to support rescue and care for the homeless animals at Wayside Waifs. The […]

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Symphony League – Symphony Ball, “NOVA”

September 7th was the date for the Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “NOVA,” which was held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The opulent evening dazzled guests with performances […]

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The Independent – 125 Years of Tradition

“The modernity of yesterday is the tradition of today, and the modernity of today will be tradition tomorrow.” Jose Andres Tradition is a beautiful thread that weaves itself throughout the […]

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