As 2024 comes to a close, Kanbe's Markets is proud to share our impact: we've served 145,000 residents through our Healthy Corner Store program and fed 60,000 people through our Hunger Relief donation partners. We now operate 75 healthy corner stores and have redirected over 1 million pounds of produce—more than half of which has gone directly to feeding people in need. We've also expanded our Food as Medicine partnerships with institutions like Saint Luke's, bringing fresh food to healthcare initiatives
LAWRENCE, KS — SparkWheel is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alexis Carter-Black as its new Chief Development Officer. With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years in the public sector, Alexis brings a wealth of experience and expertise in fundraising, strategic planning, and organizational development to SparkWheel.Throughout her career, Alexis has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing mission-driven organizations. Her work has encompassed key roles in government and nonprofit
LAWRENCE, KS — SparkWheel is proud to announce that its Marketing and Communications team has been awarded the Gold Philly Award for Best Website by Nonprofit Connect. The award celebrates excellence in nonprofit marketing and communications, highlighting outstanding achievements that advance organizational missions and connect with diverse audiences. The winning website, www.sparkwheel.org, was recognized for its exceptional design, user experience, and ability to effectively convey SparkWheel’s mission
October was one for the books at Welcome House. From haunted attractions to fireside meetings, we packed in a full lineup of activities that brought the guys together with family, friends and community. We kicked off the season by heading for some Halloween fun, where we got our fair share of scares. A huge thanks to Zombie Purge for an unforgettable night—dodging zombies isn’t something we’ll forget anytime soon! We balanced out the thrills with fireside meetings, taking some time to connect and talk
Full Time, Part-Time, Day and Overnight Youth Advocates, PRNs, and Learning Center Assistant Positions Available Kansas City, MO — HALO, a nonprofit that helps homeless and at-risk children around the world, is growing its Kansas City team with the expansion of its new HALO Learning Center and HALO Homes. The new Kansas City HALO project opens in Fall 2024, located at Interstate 435 and Blue Pkwy, near the Chiefs and Royals Stadiums. The project includes a Boys Home, Girls Home, and an expanded