News Release: 11/26/2025
Community Partnership Leads to Successful Holiday Event Westwood Ensemble is pleased to share an update following the success of its recent community partnership event. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Jon Lane, the Ensemble continues to grow its reach and community engagement as a new member of Nonprofit Connect. The group looks forward to sharing more updates as planning begins for its 2026 season. This season, Westwood Ensemble set a goal to increase its presence across Kansas City through
A Quite Hello From The Trail....Savoring the Moments
SAVORING THE MOMENTS Hi friend,This weekend during my meander on our forest trail, I sat in one spot long enough to take in the late-season light angling through the trees. The dappled shadows are a comforting companion during my weekly quiet visits.The days are shorter now, the sun lower, temperatures dropping. I’ll be indoors more often soon.If you’ve been part of Clement Waters for a while, you know service is our steady heartbeat. We celebrate nature, nourishment, and the faithful ways people take
Hygiene for the Holidays - Giving The Basics
Dear Friend, Does one bar of soap really matter? Yes. More than you think. Here’s the truth: the basics change everything. With the hygiene products they need… • A child can show up to school confident instead of ashamed.• A parent can walk into a job interview with dignity.• A family can celebrate the holidays without fear of embarrassment. This Thanksgiving week, as we pause to count our blessings, we’re reminded how powerful simple acts of giving can be.When you choose a gift from
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Nonprofit Pharmacy Announces Expansion in Johnson County to Increase Access to Affordable Medications
Nonprofit Pharmacy Announces Plan for Expansion in Johnson County to Increase Access to Affordable Medications Kansas City, KS — November 20th, 2025 — At Pharmacy of Grace, we often hear stories from patients who could not afford their medications before coming to us. They were in and out of emergency rooms. They couldn’t hold a job because of their chronic illness. Sometimes patients just need some help until their new insurance begins. Sometimes they need more long-term support. The story we hear
Kanbes Markets 2025 November SNAP Response Report for 11/3/25 - 11/7/25
2025 November SNAP Response Report for 11/3/25 - 11/7/25 Together, we moved more food than ever before! From our warehouse to our Hunger Relief Partners, every volunteer shift and every donation made a difference.Last week, our community showed up in force!Between Nov. 3–7, we redirected 50,955 lbs of fresh, high-quality produce—a 142% increase from our usual week.124 volunteers gave 421 hours, filling 90% of shifts and keeping the flow of food moving through our warehouse.Together, we distributed 1,875
Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council - Thanksgiving Food Drive
Thanksgiving Food Drive As the season of gratitude and togetherness begins, we’re reminded that giving comes in many forms. Whether it’s sharing time, resources, or making a financial contribution. At Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council, we’re celebrating the spirit of giving by uplifting the ways we can support one another and make the holidays brighter for all. We’re currently accepting donations of nonperishable food items for our Thanksgiving Giveaway and weekly food distributions, as well as toys
Join Us To Reach Our Goal of $10,000 in Gift Cards!
Dear Friends, Donors, and Supporters, Giving Tuesday is just around the corner, and this year, we’re doing something a little different. We’re inviting our community to donate gift cards, not just cash. Your generosity fuels our ability to support youth and families and maintain the programs and spaces they rely on. Our goal is to collect $10,000 in gift cards to sustain and grow the work we do in our community. Preferred Gift
Junior Achievement 2024-2025 Gratitude & Impact Report
Dear Amy, We’re excited to share the 2024-2025 Gratitude and Impact Reportwith you! This year, your support helped deliver more than 575,000 hours of learning experiences to more than 21,000 students across Greater Kansas City. Through programs like JA BizTown, presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union, and 3DE by Junior Achievement, we’re redefining readiness through career-connected education that builds lasting economic mobility. This report is more than numbers — it's a
Accounting Today Ranks RSM No. 5 on List of 2025 Top 100 Firms
CHICAGO – (April 29, 2025) – Accounting Today released its 2025 Top 100 Firms list last month, ranking RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market – No. 5 on the list. This is the 19th consecutive year RSM has received this ranking on the annual list. The “Planting the Seeds of Growth” section of Accounting Today’s special report states that the largest firms in the profession are incorporating a variety of elements into their overall growth
