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SUMMARY:Jewish Family Services - JFS 125th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:JFS 125th Anniversary Celebration\nCelebrate Jewish Family Services and its 125 years of providing humane services in the Kansas City metro area. Guests will enjoy cocktails\, heavy appetizers (VAAD kosher food available)\, live music\, and a fun evening out. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization supports and strengthens lives throughout Greater Kansas City. We provide essential human services for people of all faiths\, ages\, cultures\, and identities who are facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/jewish-family-services-jfs-125th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Fiorella’s Event Center\, 9000 W 137th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debbie Bass":MAILTO:dbass@jfskc.org
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SUMMARY:Jewish Vocational Services - Global Table 2026
DESCRIPTION:Global Table 2026\nEvent details to be determined. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization engages\, encourages\, and empowers people to achieve social\, cultural\, and economic integration. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/jewish-vocational-services-global-table-2026/
LOCATION:Fiorella’s Event Center\, 9000 W 137th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66221\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy - A Night of Mensches and Memories
DESCRIPTION:A Night of Mensches and Memories\nThis adults-only\, Purim-inspired evening will feature Vaad-supervised cuisine and lively entertainment. Guests can look forward to a meaningful celebration that supports excellence in Jewish education while honoring the spirit of community and tradition. \n\n\nMission Statment: \nThe organization is a diverse community\, united through our shared traditions\, culture\, and the values of the Torah. We strive to cultivate a generation of Jewish independent and ethical thinkers\, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a positive impact on our people and the world. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/hyman-brand-hebrew-academy-a-night-of-mensches-and-memories/
LOCATION:Fiorella’s Event Center\, 9000 W 137th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Cowan":MAILTO:ccowan@hbha.edu
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SUMMARY:High Aspirations - Mentors Challenge 2025
DESCRIPTION:This occasion is an opportunity for you to recognize a mentor to whom you owe part of your success\, that special someone who took the time to make a positive difference in your life; and at the same time you can help a boy\n receive the guidance he needs to grow into a healthy\, self-sufficient man. \nMentors Challenge 2025\n\n\n Raising African American males’ aspirations by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of their lives spiritually\, emotionally\, socially\, and academically. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/high-aspirations-mentors-challenge-2025-2/
LOCATION:Fiorella’s Event Center\, 9000 W 137th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Henry Wash - High Aspirations":MAILTO:henry@highaspirationskc.org
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SUMMARY:Donnelly College - SHINE for Donnelly College
DESCRIPTION:Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres accompanied by live music from Jazz for Good\, a dinner from Storia\, a program featuring student testimonials and Alumni Hall of Fame induction\, and a gourmet coffee bar and fellowship. \nSHINE for Donnelly College\n\n\nDonnelly College is a Benedictine\, Catholic institution of higher education that seeks to provide education and community services with personal concern for the needs and abilities of each student\, especially those who might not otherwise be served in the urban core. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/donnelly-college-shine-for-donnelly-college/
LOCATION:Fiorella’s Event Center\, 9000 W 137th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Wilkerson":MAILTO:nwilkerson@donnelly.edu
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SUMMARY:High Aspirations - Mentors Challenge 2025
DESCRIPTION:This occasion is an opportunity for you to recognize a mentor to whom you owe part of your success\, that special someone who took the time to make a positive difference in your life; and at the same time you can help a boy receive the guidance he needs to grow into a healthy\, self-sufficient man. \nMentors Challenge 2025\n\n\nRaising African American males’ aspirations by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of their lives spiritually\, emotionally\, socially\, and academically. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/high-aspirations-mentors-challenge-2025/
LOCATION:Fiorella’s Event Center\, 9000 W 137th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Henry Wash - High Aspirations":MAILTO:henry@highaspirationskc.org
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SUMMARY:The Battle Within - Heroes Journey Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Cortney and Chris Barton and Trish and Mike Mayer are the honorary co-chairs of the evening that will feature cocktails\, a delicious dinner from Jack Stack Barbecue\, silent and live auctions\, and remarks from former graduates about the impact The Battle Within has had on their healing. \nHeroes Journey Dinner\n\n\n To break down barriers/PTSD and provide all Veterans\, Firefighters\, Police\, EMTs\, First Responders\, and Emergency Hospital Personnel with the mental and behavioral health support they need in a trusted community. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-battle-within-heroes-journey-dinner/
LOCATION:Fiorella’s Event Center\, 9000 W 137th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Orpin - The Battle Within":MAILTO:michele@thebattlewithin.org
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SUMMARY:High Aspirations
DESCRIPTION:Raising African American males’ aspirations by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of their lives spiritually\, emotionally\, socially\, and academically. \nMentors Challenge\n\n\nThis occasion is an opportunity for you to recognize a mentor to whom you owe part of your success – that special someone who took the time to make a positive difference in your life. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/high-aspirations/
LOCATION:Fiorella’s Event Center\, 9000 W 137th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Henry Wash - High Aspirations":MAILTO:henry@highaspirationskc.org
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