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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – 50th Civic Service Celebration

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy hosted its 50th Civic Service Celebration at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Jane and Josh Sosland were the chairs for the March 10th event. Mindy Corporon was honored with the Civic Service Award for her exceptional community service and founding of SevenDays. More than 300 guests enjoyed performances, dinner, a program, and a dessert reception. 

Debbie Sosland-Edelman and Alan Edelman, honorary co-chairs; Mindy Corporon, honoree; and Terry and the Honorable Peggy Dunn, honorary co-chairs

 

Mindy Corporon, honoree; was flanked by Dianne and United States Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, honorary co-chairs

 

Ava, student emcee

 

Len Losen and Mindy Corporon, honoree; Melinda Corporon, and Lukas Losen

Featured in the April 20, 2024 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Brian Turner Photography

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