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SUMMARY:The Children’s Place - Party for The Place: Ripples
DESCRIPTION:Party for The Place: Ripples\nImmerse yourself in an evening where a single ripple of hope expands into a wave of change at Party for The Place: Ripples. The event features a lively cocktail hour\, dinner\, mission-filled program\, auction\, and dancing\, all in support of young children’s mental health. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization helps children and families heal from life’s deepest hurts. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-childrens-place-party-for-the-place-ripples/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Thorpe":MAILTO:thorpea@childrensplacekc.org
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SUMMARY:Rose Brooks Center - Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret\nCabaret brings the entire community together for an evening of elegant entertainment in support of services for survivors of domestic violence. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization works to break the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/rose-brooks-center-cabaret-2/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Bernardini":MAILTO:hannahb@rosebrooks.org
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SUMMARY:Jackson County CASA - Light of Hope Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Light of Hope Breakfast\nThe Light of Hope Breakfast will highlight and share Jackson County CASA’s work in the community to advocate for children and youth in the foster care system. We will recognize an outstanding volunteer and an individual or business whose support has made a lasting difference for our organization. \n\n\nMission Statement: \n The organization’s mission is to be a child’s voice in court. We recruit\, train\, and support volunteers who act as advocates on behalf of the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/jackson-county-casa-light-of-hope-breakfast/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Lara Klover - Jackson County CASA":MAILTO:lklover@jacksoncountycasa-mo.org
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SUMMARY:Hope House - believe-illuminating hope gala
DESCRIPTION:believe-illuminating hope gala\nThe annual event will feature delicious food and drinks\, exciting live and silent auction items\, a whiskey pull\, and more in support of survivors of domestic violence. Join us as we uplift survivors to believe in a safe future; Formal attire. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization’s mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower those impacted by domestic violence. Hope House will advocate social change that protects and engenders a person’s right to live a life free of abuse. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/hope-house-believe-illuminating-hope-gala/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Aubuchon":MAILTO:aaubuchon@hopehouse.net
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy - Leading with Love
DESCRIPTION:Leading with Love\nJoin us for an evening of food\, drinks\, and fun as we celebrate the continued success of Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy! This fourth annual event will celebrate KCGPA and share its vision for the future. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization prepares scholars to use their voices\, succeed academically\, and lead impactful\, meaningful lives. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kansas-city-girls-preparatory-academy-leading-with-love-2/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kara%C2%A0Kahn":MAILTO:kkahn@kcgpa.org
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SUMMARY:Newhouse - Imagine a Day Gala
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a Day Gala\nAn inspirational evening where guests learn about the strength of survivors of domestic violence and Newhouse. Enjoy a chef-crafted gourmet dinner\, live and silent auctions\, entertainment\, and impactful messages from survivors. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization shatters the barriers that feed the cycle of abuse and partners with survivors to achieve safety\, self-sufficiency\, and whole-person healing through our ecosystem of transformative services. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/newhouse-imagine-a-day-gala-2/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
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