November 2, 2024 Directors of Philanthropy

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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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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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’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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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