The Independent

This 3.1-mile urban hike will go through Kansas City's east side, a historical racial and economic dividing line. Learn our past, reflect, and unite as one city! Reconciliation Services; To address the root causes and symptoms of poverty and trauma in our city, Reconciliation Services engages with individuals to promote dignity by increasing personal well-being, foster […]

Get ready for a night filled with art, music, dancing, and an open bar with delectable bites. Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA); To improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and assault and prevent sexual violence in our community.

Funded in 1986 by presidential proclamation of the AFP to recognize charitable giving in all its forms, AFPKC celebrates this day locally to honor Kansas City individuals and companies that embody the spirit of philanthropy.  AFP Greater Kansas City; Empowering individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education and relationships, research, and advocacy.

This is the 50th anniversary of this event to recognize an outstanding Kansas Citian for their work and dedication to Greater Kansas City. Our honoree this year is Dr. Matthew Naylor, President and CEO of The National WWI Museum and Memorial; semi-formal. The Native Sons & Daughters of Greater Kansas City; The Native Sons and Daughters […]

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Museum in connection with the exhibition, Monet and His Modern Legacy. The evening will begin with cocktails and viewing of the exhibition, followed by dinner in the magnificent Kirkwood Hall. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; Inviting all people to explore the art in its care, and through its broad collection, […]

The 37th annual event includes a social hour, program, six-course dinner, and dancing; black-tie. Johnson County Community College Foundation; Supporting the overall mission of JCCC, its strategic goals and its initiatives. We work to provide access to the College for all students, advance excellence through the development of community leadership, business partnerships and financial support, […]

Guests will enjoy a chef-inspired meal, signature cocktails, outstanding entertainment, and live and silent auctions. The best part of the evening will be hearing Newhouse’s stories of survival and hope. Newhouse; The catalyst for survivors of domestic violence to rise through the impacts of trauma by providing an ecosystem of transformative services that lead to safety, […]

Celebrate with drinks, appetizers, and more followed by a world-class performance in the “Carnegie Hall of the Plains” Folly Theater; To preserve Kansas City’s oldest historic theater as a premier performance venue, we commit to maintain our building’s heritage, diversify our program and entertainment offerings, and be an enthusiastic participant in the continuing revitalization of Downtown […]

Celebrate civic and community leader Joe Reardon as he receives the prestigious Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award, which is presented annually to an outstanding individual who leads by example, lives a life of selflessness, inspires, is dedicated to justice, and makes our community a better place in which to live. Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC: The […]

Enjoy a fabulous evening of cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Ball underwriters and benefactors will also enjoy a separate reception. Kansas City Ballet Guild; The more than 200 Guild members serve as advocates for dance and ballet in the Kansas City community. We enjoy exclusive educational programming, fun opportunities to meet the dancers, and invites to […]

An enchanting experience awaits you! Feel the magic as the Sugar Plum Fairy leads you on an adventure filled with whimsy and wonder. Delight in exciting activities, a delicious three-course luncheon, and more, before you are whisked away to a performance of The Nutcracker. Kansas City Ballet; To inspire and engage through the beauty, power, […]

Guests will enjoy a fabulous dinner and drinks, entertainment, unique auction items, inspiring patient stories, and dancing. Olathe Health Charitable Foundation; Relying on the generous support of individuals and businesses whose donations help provide access to quality healthcare and fund patient programs, equipment, and community services, such as the Olathe Health Cancer Center, the Level II […]

The longstanding celebration recognizes high school students for their academics, leadership, and community service. This black-tie event includes dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. Junior League of Wyandotte & Johnson Counties; An organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained […]