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Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and non-profit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice!   On Episode 365 of KC Cares, we talk with Dr. Sophia Khan with KC for Refugees! Listen now! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• KC for Refugees Dr. Sophia Khan, President & Founder EDUCATE community groups and organizations on the refugeesettlement process* at national and local levelCONNECT community groups both with local refugees through social activities and with each otherSUPPORT refugees by working with local agencies and encouraging people to donate time, funds and household itemsDEVELOP alliances with regional and national organizations working toward the same vision www.kcforrefugees.org ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Find us on Facebook:@ Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: @Kccaresonline   ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher || Soundcloud || Youtube  •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••   KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.     Produced by Charitable Communications    In partnership with the Kauffman Foundation Think. Do. Be Uncommon.

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Digital Resource! Produced by Charitable Communications This Weeks Guests: _______________________________________ Jennifer Ireland Foundation Chris Ireland, founder Web site: jif4families.com EVENT: March 23: Totally 80s Bar Crawl Twitter: @JIFoundation _______________________________________ Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City Chelsea Tibbets, Director of Donor Recruitment Website: www.savealife.org Twitter @CommBloodCtrKC _______________________________________ Royals Charities Amanda Grosdidier, director Web site: royals.com/royalscharities Twitter: @royalscharities _______________________________________ Find us on Facebook: Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: Kccaresonline _______________________________________   Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher   KC Cares, Kansas City's nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications    In partnership with the Kauffman Foundation Think. Do. Be Uncommon.

Join KC Cares as we talk with Chris Rosson, CEO and President of the United Way of Greater Kansas City! The United Ways mission has always been to mobilize our city’s collective generosity, because we know there’s strength in numbers. They work together with hundreds of nonprofits across our six-county region and help 1 in 3 Kansas Citians gain access to health, education and financial resources. United Way connects those who want to be catalysts for change with causes that change our community for the better. The Waymakers make this possible. Listen or watch the webcast here --> Click Here 

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! FEBRUARY 10, 2018 || Episode 276 Telling the stories of Kansas City local nonprofits and the people they serve.  We talk with philanthropists, volunteer, community activists, executive directors from various nonprofits in the Kansas City community. Hosted by Ruth Baum Bigus and Bobby Keys This Weeks Guests: __________________________________________ American Public Square Ambassador Allan Katz & Alana Muller, board member Web site: www.americanpublicsquare.org __________________________________________ Truman Heartland Community Foundation Helen Hatridge, Board chair & volunteer + Phil (CEO) www.thcf.org __________________________________________ Community Linc Precious Cushman, Executive Director http://www.communitylinc.org/ __________________________________________ Find us on Instagram & Facebook @kccaresonline Twitter @Kccaresradio

DEBRUCE FOUNDATION Leigh Anne Taylor Knight|Executive Director & COO The DeBruce Foundation is a national nonprofit foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Foundation’s mission is to expand pathways to economic growth and opportunity. visit them here: debruce.org

The Mission Project | Michael Belancio, Member & Volunteer The Mission Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enabling capable adults with developmental disabilities, such as autism and Down syndrome, to live full and satisfying lives. The Mission Project provides a safe, supportive community where participants have numerous opportunities for growth.  themissionproject.org ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Find us on Facebook:@ Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: @Kccaresonline ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher || Soundcloud || Youtube  ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.   Produced by Charitable Communications  ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• In partnership with:  Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Take risks. Own success. Be Uncommon. TW: @kauffmanfdn FB: @kauffmanfdn IG: @kauffmanfdn

Mid-America Regional Council James Stowe, Director of Aging & Adult Services MARC is a nonprofit association of city and county governments and the metropolitan planning organization for the bistate Kansas City region. Governed by a Board of Directors made up of local elected officials, we serve nine counties and 119 cities.  marc.org ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Find us on Facebook:@ Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: @Kccaresonline ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher || Soundcloud || Youtube  ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.   Produced by Charitable Communications  ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• In partnership with:  Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Take risks. Own success. Be Uncommon. TW: @kauffmanfdn FB: @kauffmanfdn IG: @kauffmanfdn

National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Mid America  Jenna Neher, President The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS.  Everything we do is focused so that people affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.   www.MSmidamerica.org ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Find us on Facebook:@ Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: @Kccaresonline ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher || Soundcloud || Youtube  ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.   Produced by Charitable Communications  ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• In partnership with:  Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Take risks. Own success. Be Uncommon. TW: @kauffmanfdn FB: @kauffmanfdn IG: @kauffmanfdn

On episode 384 of KC Cares, we talk with Lisa Hickok, Executive Director with Park International Center for Music! Our Topic: Musical Arts! Listen now!

On episode 384 of KC Cares, we talk with Dana  Knapp, CEO with ArtsKC Regional Arts Council! Our Topic: Arts in the Community! Listen now!

On episode 384 of KC Cares, we talk with Randy Wisthoff, Executive Director/CEO with Kansas City Zoo! Our Topic: Nonprofit Family Entertainment! Listen now!

Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and non-profit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! On episode 383 of KC Cares, we talk with Kelsey Ryan, Editor with The Beacon! Our Topic: Nonprofit Journalism! Listen now!

Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and non-profit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! On episode 383 of KC Cares, we talk with Don Goldman, Executive Director with Jewish Family Services! Our Topic: Community and Family Services! Listen now!

 United Way of Greater Kansas City Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and non-profit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice!   On episode 382 of KC Cares, we talk with Brent Stewart, CEO with United Way of Greater Kansas City! Our Topic: Nonprofit Support! Listen now!

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and non-profit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! On episode 382 of KC Cares, we talk with Sly James, founder with Turn the Page! Our Topic: Childhood Literacy! Listen now!

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and non-profit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! On episode 382 of KC Cares, we talk with Mauria Stonestreet, executive director with Building Hope for Autism! Our Topic: Autism Awareness! Listen now!

On episode 381 of KC Cares, we talk with George Guastello, Executive Director with Union Station! Great discussion about Historic Nonprofit Landmarks! Listen now!

On episode 381 of KC Cares, we talk with David Oliver, founder with David Oliver Consultant! Great discussion about Nonprofit Board Governance! Listen now!

On episode 380 of KC Cares, we talk with Qiana Thomason, President & CEO with Health Forward Foundation! Great discussion about community health! Listen now!