Strutt With Your Mutt Kansas City’s largest pet friendly 3K walk and certified 5K run in Brookside. This event is fun for the whole family – with activities for adults, […]
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Strutt With Your Mutt Kansas City’s largest pet friendly 3K walk and certified 5K run in Brookside. This event is fun for the whole family – with activities for adults, […] |
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Arthritis Foundation’s Kathy & Butch Eaton Golf Classic
The tournament will feature lunch, a shotgun start, games, a dinner, and an awards ceremony. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers. Mission Statement: The organization is boldly pursuing a […] |
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Business Partner Breakfast The annual Business Partner Breakfast is a special thank-you event and an inside look at how your support is creating inclusive employment for individuals with disabilities in […] |
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4 events,Fall Ball The fourth annual Fall Ball will be a benefit dinner for Villa St. Francis. Catholic Community Health will celebrate its achievements and honor Archbishop Emeritus, Joseph F. Naumann, and […]
$250
Hope Gala The uplifting event will give guests the opportunity to listen to powerful stories of our incredible Hope Heroes and their families, and learn how you can help honor […]
$300
The Road to Home Gala will feature a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and unique entertainment that will keep the energy high all night long. The evening will culminate […]
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Off the Wall The annual art-themed gala features dinner, drinks, live art, games, silent and live auctions, a program, and dancing. For 20 years, the event has raised funds to […]
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1 event,The evening, which supports Owen/Cox and its Take the Stage program, will feature a special performance by Calvin Arsenia, delicious food and beverages, and a silent auction. Mission Statement: The […] |
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1 event,The evening is dedicated to elevating youth voices and celebrating the power of young people to create positive change. Guests will listen to inspiring stories from Youth Ambassadors while their […] |
1 event,Glow All Out NKC Health's third annual fundraising celebration will feature a vibrant, glow‑themed event, complete with entertainment, cocktails, and bites. Proceeds will help expand access to vital maternal health […]
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Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF – Kansas City Breakthrough T1D Walk
Kansas City Breakthrough T1D Walk Targeted for early to mid-October 2026, the Walk is the largest global event for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community, where every step drives research, […]
Pawsperity’s Decade of Brilliance Gala
The Decade of Brilliance Gala celebrates Pawsperity's 10 years of unleashing human potential in Kansas City. Nothing shines as bright as the dazzling life changes our graduates experience as a […]
This annual event features a CEF student speaker and featured family, along with dinner, a program, and live music. $3,000/table. Mission Statement: The organization transforms the lives of at-risk students […]
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1 event,Sunday Night Live Join us for an unforgettable evening to help families in the Kansas City area who are affected by serious illness or by grief. Guests will enjoy the […] |
1 event,Experience one of the region’s most spectacular and premier private golf clubs, the exclusive members-only Canyon Farms Golf Club, located in the heart of Lenexa, Kansas. Golfers will receive VIP […] |
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1 event,Brilliantly Wired, a Dyslexia Awareness Month event, will celebrate the unique strengths, perspectives, and potential of individuals with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Enjoy breakfast and inspiring stories from […]
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1 event,The sixth annual Best In Show will celebrate the 15th anniversary of Great Plains SPCA! Guests can cheer on contestants at this evening of fun, fur, and festivities, which supports thousands of animals […]
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2 events,Hops & Barley The annual event offers an exciting evening of beer, wine, and spirit tastings from local businesses, complemented by delicious hors d’oeuvres. Guests will enjoy an auction and […] Blue Carpet Event A swanky cocktail party featuring a delicious dinner, live music, silent and live auctions, and a celebration of a family who has overcome the odds to make […]
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4 events,39th Annual Benefit Gala Starlight’s largest annual fundraiser brings the community together to showcase the power of the arts and the impact of our programs. Mission Statement: The organization connects […]
$375
The BOTAR Ball The BOTAR Ball will introduce the 2026 BOTARs and their Escorts (heralded in by the Ball’s Pages) for the annual waltz performance. Guests will enjoy this spectacular […] Join us for MOCSA’s annual cocktail party with live and silent auctions, food and drinks, entertainment, and fun. Mission Statement: The organization’s mission is to improve the lives of those […] ArtSmash The annual gala is a convergence of art, people, and fabulous fashion. No big speeches or auctions, just brilliant cuisine, music, dancing and entertainment. Mission Statement: Kemper Museum of […]
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Variety KC’s Heart & Swing
Heart & Swing brings together the Kansas City community to make a difference for Variety KC kids. Enjoy beautiful fairways, friendly competition, exciting hole challenges, delicious food and refreshments, and […] |
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2 events,PAWSapalooza Help Vets, Help Pets Enjoy a high-energy evening where music, community, and purpose come together in an unforgettable way. The event will feature live entertainment featuring LOCASH, exciting auctions, […] FIRE Ball 2026 Enjoy a vibrant evening with a festive reception, exceptional dinner, one-of-a-kind entertainment, and exclusive auction experiences. Mission Statement: The organization works to champion the inclusion of students […]
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1 event,Safe Futures Brunch is a free, purple-tie event in support of the families and pets of Rose Brooks Center. Each year, table hosts invite guests to learn more about our […] |
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