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
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
In 2017, John Kaiahua, one of the pillars of Kansas City’s organic farming community, unexpectedly passed away. Four organizations came together to establish the John Kaiahua Mentorship Award to recognize his unique leadership. The award’s goal is to honor farmers in our region who exemplify some of John’s finest qualities: mentorship and inspiration.Cultivate KC invites you to nominate people in the Kansas City growing community who embody these qualities. Please complete the simple form below to submit a
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
There's a lot right now that feels uncertain—support programs, prices, even what tomorrow looks like. But community isn't uncertain. It shows up.When things get unpredictable, it is the steady actions - the small, consistent ones - that keep everything moving forward. At Kanbe's, that means staying steady even when programs stall—because families still need fresh food close to home. And the reason we can keep going is because of people who give steadily, like our Grassroots Growers. Monthly giving helps
A few easy ways to make a difference for neighbors in need this month:Tomorrow is Halloween, and an empty fridge isn’t the kind of scare anyone deserves. Join the Fall Food Drive by shopping the Amazon Wishlist today.Make the holidays shine for kids in our community! Sign up for the annual Christmas Drive today. Applications close November 15th.Here’s an easy way to bring your company, church, or community group together for a good cause this winter: sign up to host a Red Bag Food Drive today!JOIN THE FOOD