April 2024
Jackson County CASA’s Light of Hope Breakfast
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. Jackson 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.
Find out more »Women’s Employment Network’s WEN Annual Luncheon
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. Women's Employment Network: To help women raise their self-esteem and achieve economic independence through sustained employment.
Find out more »Cristo Rey Kansas City’s 18th Annual Dancing with the Kansas City Stars
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. Cristo 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.
Find out more »May 2024
Life Unlimited’s Hats Off to Mothers
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. Monte Summer, Barbara Spilker, and Roswitha Schaffer Life Unlimited; To support people with disabilities as they experience life with unlimited possibilities.
Find out more »August 2024
KC Pet Project’s Love Finds A Way
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. KC 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.
Find out more »September 2024
Ability KC
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. Ability Luncheon To build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive educational, vocational and therapeutic services.
Find out more »October 2024
Community LINC’s Rent Party
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. Community LINC; Ending homelessness, transforming lives.
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