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Overland Park Convention Center

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6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States

October 2023

Catholic Education Foundation’s Gaudeamus

October 28, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States

Leaders in education, business, parishes, and civic groups gather to celebrate Catholic education. Catholic Education Foundation: Providing children in need with scholarships to attend Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.

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December 2023

Olathe Health Charitable Foundation’s 52nd Annual Yuletide Gala

December 2, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States

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 NICU at The Birth Place, and the Olathe Health Hospice House.

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January 2024

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ 50th Annual Snow Ball

January 20 @ 6:00 pm
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States
$350

Join us to celebrate a legacy of love and a future of hope! During this golden anniversary, guests will enjoy a fabulous black-tie evening with a cocktail reception, a formal dinner, and entertainment by an acclaimed band. It will truly be an epic celebration of gratitude, love, and life-changing hope. Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas: We serve the most vulnerable men, women and children of all faiths across 21 counties. We provide more than 30 innovative programs and solutions that stabilize…

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February 2024

K-State Alumni Association’s Wabash CannonBall Kansas City

February 23 @ 6:30 pm
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States

Wabash CannonBall Kansas City; K-Staters enjoy an annual gala that includes a full evening of dining, dancing, and cocktails to celebrate Kansas State University and raise scholarship money for students from the Kansas City area to attend K-State. K-State Alumni Association: To lead and inspire lifelong involvement that will benefit Kansas State University and all members of our Wildcat Community.

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March 2024

Avila University’s Steer: Annual Fundraiser for Student Scholarships

March 9 @ 6:00 pm
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States

Join the Avila family at the 48th Annual Steer Dinner & Auction. This tradition brings together more than 400 Avila alumni, friends, and community members in support of future and current students; black tie. Avila University; A Catholic University founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

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April 2024

Health Partnership Clinic’s Opening Doors Luncheon Benefit

April 11 @ 11:30 am
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States

The annual fundraising luncheon raises critical funds for uninsured adults and children who need quality, accessible and affordable health care in Johnson, Miami, and Franklin Counties. Enjoy a patient's testimonial and a video highlighting the clinic's mission in action. Health Partnership Clinic: Improving the health of the communities we serve through the provision of high quality, affordable, accessible and culturally appropriate care to all individuals regardless of ability to pay.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City’s Kids Night Out 2024 with Thomas Rhett

April 13 @ 5:00 pm
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States
$600

Enjoy dinner, silent and live auctions, and an interactive program featuring a performance by Thomas Rhett! Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City: For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City has provided a safe and fun environment for youth, ages five to18, to learn, play, meet new friends, and grow. From tutoring to career exploration, to sports, arts and community service, the Clubs provide top-quality programs and great futures to more than 1,000 area…

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May 2024

Welcome House’s 11th Annual Welcome House Breakfast

May 9
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States

A complimentary inspirational breakfast event featuring a national caliber speaker and live auction. Plus, Kansas City's most exciting raffle contest with spectacular prizes such as motorcycles, unique trips, and a once-in-a-lifetime round of golf with the legendary Tom Watson. Welcome House; Providing a high-quality, moral, and open residential program to recovering alcoholics and drug-addicted men facing the difficult transition from treatment, incarceration, and homelessness, to reintegration to society as productive citizens.

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Wayside Waifs’ Fur Ball Gala, “Bark & Roll”

May 11 @ 5:30 pm
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States

Purr-pare for a tail waggin’ time at the 2024 Fur Ball Gala, "Bark & Roll". With a gourmet dinner, open bars, and a lively auction, this is a night guests won’t furr-get. Wayside Waifs; Preparing pets and people for the bond of their lives.

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August 2024

Hillcrest Transitional Housing’s 24th Annual Gala

August 24 @ 6:00 pm
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States
$175

An evening celebrating Hillcrest Transitional Housing and the incredible work accomplished over the past year. It will be a wonderful night including a live auction, raffle experience packages, dinner, inspiring stories, and so much more. Hillcrest Transitional Housing; To be a transitional housing program that helps move homeless families and youth from homelessness to self-sufficiency, becoming self-supporting, self-reliant contributors of society.

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September 2024

Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas – Breaking Barriers

September 18 @ 6:00 pm
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States
$150

It will honor individuals who have excelled, local organizations who empower people, and celebrate MoKan Goodwill’s 130 year legacy. Enjoy a silent auction, live music, cocktails, dinner, and an awards ceremony. Former Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Sly James will be the keynote speaker. Business attire. Goodwill’s Breaking Barriers Celebration Empowering people to discover their potential and adapt for the future through the power of work.

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October 2024

FosterAdopt Connect’s Road to Home

October 5 @ 6:00 pm
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States
$150

Enjoy a silent auction and cocktail hour, followed by dinner and a live auction. Although it is a formal event, we do have new themes each year that help to inspire your choice in attire. FosterAdopt Connect; To provide foster and adoptive children a stable, loving and nurturing family environment by support and advocacy for abused and neglected children and the families caring for them.

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Catholic Education Foundation’s Gaudeamus

October 12 @ 6:00 pm
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States

At the 22nd annual Gaudeamus benefit gala, leaders in education, business, parishes, and civic groups gather to honor Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and support Catholic education. Catholic Education Foundation: Provides access to education for at-risk students at the lowest poverty levels. By helping these children and their families with tuition assistance scholarships, we are transforming their lives with opportunities for an exceptional K-12 Catholic education where academic rigor, faith and social support are prioritized.

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November 2024

AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation Tiny Tim Holiday Fantasy

November 7 @ 5:00 pm
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211 United States
$250

Don your festive attire and kick off the holiday season with raffles, dinner, a Festive Fashion Face-Off, and a live auction. Benefiting the amazing programs at B.E. Smith Family Center, home of Britain Development and Early Learning, promoting understanding and inclusion of children with special needs. Tiny Tim Holiday Fantasy Inspiring a healthier Kansas City through the power of generosity.

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