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SUMMARY:Catholic Charities of Kansas City- St. Joseph - Hope Ball
DESCRIPTION:Guests will enjoy an elegant evening with delicious food\, drinks\, and this year’s “Bows” theme. Debutantes and gentlemen will be presented to Bishop Johnston. Featuring live music by Atlantic Express\, the black-tie event is chaired by founder\, Michael J. Nolte. \nHope Ball\n\n\nHelping people move to a better life through hope-filled care\, services\, and advocacy; calling all those of goodwill to join us. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/catholic-charities-of-kansas-city-st-joseph-hope-ball/
LOCATION:Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center\, 2345 McGee\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Everett":MAILTO:aeverett@ccharities.com
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Ballet Guild's The Nutcracker Ball
DESCRIPTION:At the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 56th Annual Nutcracker Ball you’ll enjoy a fabulous evening of cocktails\, dinner\, and dancing. Proceeds from this event benefit Kansas City Ballet and Kansas City Ballet School. Ball underwriters and benefactors will also enjoy a separate reception. \n\n\nKansas City Ballet Guild; The Kansas City Ballet guild supports and partners with the Kansas City Ballet to stimulate interest in ballet and ensure the future of dance. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kansas-city-ballet-guilds-the-nutcracker-ball-2/
LOCATION:Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center\, 2345 McGee\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynne and Carl Weilert":MAILTO:balletball@kcballet.org
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SUMMARY:Community LINC's Rent Party
DESCRIPTION:Emerging from Harlem\, rent parties were a gathering where musicians raised funds to assist someone in paying their rent. Community LINC draws inspiration from these historical rent parties to host its fundraising event where folks can eat\, drink\, dance\, and “raise the rent” for fellow Kansas Citians. \n\n\nCommunity LINC; Ending homelessness\, transforming lives. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/community-lincs-rent-party/
LOCATION:Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center\, 2345 McGee\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Clay Morgan":MAILTO:cmorgan@communitylinc.org
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SUMMARY:Ability KC
DESCRIPTION:The event commemorates the progress and accomplishments made at Ability KC through the dedication of staff and the resilience of patients and their families. Join us as we honor patients and celebrate another year of growth by sharing stories and thanking those who made them possible. \nAbility Luncheon\n\n\nTo build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive educational\, vocational and therapeutic services. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/ability-kc/
LOCATION:Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center\, 2345 McGee\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Christy D. Nitsche":MAILTO:christy.nitsche@abilitykc.org
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SUMMARY:KC Pet Project's Love Finds A Way
DESCRIPTION:This is the second gala hosted by KC Pet Project and our needs are greater than ever before. More than 16\,200 pets were cared for and sheltered at the shelter in 2023. The evening will include cocktails\, dinner\, a live auction\, a raffle\, and more. Cocktail attire. \n\n\nKC Pet Project: Leading the way in creating a compassionate\, safe community for pets and people through progressive\, lifesaving programs and services\, community resources\, and educational opportunities. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kc-pet-projects-love-finds-a-way/
LOCATION:Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center\, 2345 McGee\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzie Post at KC Pet Project":MAILTO:development@kcpetproject.org
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SUMMARY:Life Unlimited's Hats Off to Mothers
DESCRIPTION:Hats Off to Mothers is an annual event that recognizes mothers who have demonstrated the remarkable ability to balance family life\, personal achievement and service to our community. \nMonte Summer\, Barbara Spilker\, and Roswitha Schaffer \n\n\nLife Unlimited; To support people with disabilities as they experience life with unlimited possibilities. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/life-unlimiteds-hats-off-to-mothers/
LOCATION:Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center\, 2345 McGee\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea%C2%A0Adams - Life Unlimited":MAILTO:aadams@luinc.org
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SUMMARY:Cristo Rey Kansas City's 18th Annual Dancing with the Kansas City Stars
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 18th Annual Dancing with the Kansas City Stars! This year’s theme is “A Night at the Copa.” Dress code is black tie. \n\n\nCristo Rey Kansas City; Providing a Catholic\, college and career prep education enhanced by an innovative corporate work-study program to culturally diverse\, ambitious students with economic need. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/cristo-rey-kansas-citys-18th-annual-dancing-with-the-kansas-city-stars/
LOCATION:Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center\, 2345 McGee\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Gasser - Cristo Rey":MAILTO:lgasser@cristoreykc.org
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SUMMARY:Women's Employment Network's WEN Annual Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:For more than three decades\, WEN has helped women in Kansas City on their way to financial independence. Join us for the WEN Annual Luncheon to celebrate our clients and hear how WEN advances positive change in the lives of women\, their families and the community\, one woman at a time. \n\n\nWomen’s Employment Network: To help women raise their self-esteem and achieve economic independence through sustained employment. \n \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/womens-employment-networks-wen-annual-luncheon/
LOCATION:Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center\, 2345 McGee\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Cole - WEN":MAILTO:ecole@kcwen.org
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SUMMARY:Jackson County CASA's Light of Hope Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The award-winning Light of Hope Breakfast brings our community together to enjoy a free\, plated breakfast while we share our story and honor special community partners\, and an exceptional volunteer. \n\n\nJackson County CASA: To be a child’s voice in court. We advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect\, knowing every child deserves a safe and stable home. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/jackson-county-casas-light-of-hope-breakfast/
LOCATION:Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center\, 2345 McGee\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lara Klover - Jackson County CASA":MAILTO:lklover@jacksoncountycasa-mo.org
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