Generating Income For Tomorrow

Small Business Saturday is almost here—November 30th! Get ready for a family-friendly event that's all about celebrating local talent, finding one-of-a-kind treasures, and showing love to the businesses that make our city shine. ??? ?? Think of high-quality gifts, unique finds, and the chance to meet the makers behind it all. Add some community vibes, and you have an event worth showing up for! ?? Save the date, grab your crew, and let’s shop small together. ?? Where: 5008 Prospect Ave, KCMO 64130 ?? When: Nov 30th Tag your shopping squad and let's celebrate KC’s best! #ShopSmallKC?#SmallBusinessSaturday?#communitystrong?#KansasCityGift?#SupportLocal

Big Things Are Coming This Holiday Season! We’re thrilled to host TWO incredible events that celebrate local entrepreneurship and spread holiday cheer: ??? Small Business Saturday – November 30th Support local businesses that drive our community forward and make a meaningful impact by shopping small. ?? Holiday Business Market – December 14th Shop unique, handcrafted gifts, enjoy festive vibes, and meet Black Santa ???? for family photos and holiday fun! Why Attend? When you support local businesses, you’re investing in a thriving community and a brighter future for all. Mark your calendars, share this post, and let’s make this holiday season unforgettable – for the community, for entrepreneurs, and for you. #ShopSmall #BlackSanta #SupportBlackBusiness #KansasCityGIFT #CommunityImpact #HolidayEvents

? Got Questions? ? Curious about the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses? Swipe through our latest post to discover how your support can make a significant impact this Small Business Saturday. ?? From community strengthening to fostering economic growth, your involvement matters! ?? Save the Date: November 30th! Together, we can make a difference. Have more questions? Feel free to list them in the comments! #SupportBlackOwned #SmallBusinessSaturday #CommunitySupport #EconomicGrowth

Hey Kansas City! This Small Business Saturday, let's come together and support our amazing local community. Join us on November 30th at 5008 Prospect from 11 AM to 4 PM. You'll get to: -Check out some incredible local vendors -Find unique gifts -Make a real difference by shopping small Your support means the world to our neighborhood businesses. Mark your calendars because we can't wait to see you there! ??? #SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #CommunityLove #DiscoverLocal

?? Guess the Answer Challenge! ?? Hey Kansas City! We’ve got a fun question for you: What percentage of businesses in the U.S. are small businesses? ?? Is it: A) 50% B) 75% C) 99% Watch the video to find out the answer and join us November 30th at Kansas City GIFT from 11 AM - 4 PM to celebrate and support local Black-owned small businesses! Comment below if you got it right! Tag your friends to challenge them! #SmallBusinessSaturday #SupportLocal #KansasCityGIFT #ShopSmall #CommunityFirst

Join Us for Small Business Saturday with Kansas City GIFT! Support KC’s Black-owned businesses at our Small Business Saturday event! Explore a diverse selection of vendors offering beauty products, art, jewelry, and local food trucks – all while strengthening our community. ??? Date: Saturday, November 30th ?? Location: 5008 Prospect Ave, KCMO ? Time: 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. Every purchase helps uplift local Black-owned businesses and reinvests in our community. Let’s make a powerful impact together. Share with your network and join us to support local! #SupportBlackKC #KCGIFT #ShopLocal

Want to relive some incredible moments of The GIFT of Color Gala? Click the link below to view the photo album. https://lnkd.in/gxZ6mCqB

Reflecting on an Unforgettable Night This past Saturday, we had the privilege of hosting our "Gift of Color" gala, and what an incredible success! The room was filled with energy, inspiration, and, most importantly, support for the work Kansas City GIFT is doing to uplift Black-owned businesses in our community. We are filled with immense gratitude for everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and contributed to the evening's success. Your generosity will help us continue to invest in our community and create lasting, positive change. It was a celebration and a powerful reminder of the impact we can make when we come together for a shared purpose. Swipe through to relive some of the incredible moments from the night. Let's keep building towards a brighter, more equitable future. Thank you, Kansas City, for believing in this vision. Together, we rise. #GiftOfColor #KCGift #CommunityFirst #BlackExcellence #BusinessForGood #Gratitude #Impact

The Crux KC team celebrated The Gift of Color with Generating Income For Tomorrow tonight. Congrats to Brandon Calloway, Cornell Gorman and the entire KC G.I.F.T. team on a great event and successful night of fundraising to advance Black businesses, enrich lives and empower communities. Christina Hager Shaun Friesen Brooke Barrier Chloe Kuckelman

We are incredibly grateful to all our supporters for making the Gift of Color Gala on September 28th possible! A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsors— JE Dunn Construction, Lead Bank, UMB Bank, and Husch Blackwell—for your unwavering support. To our Gold Sponsors—LISC Greater Kansas City, Evergy, Sophic Solutions- Stephenie K Smith, MSW, City of Kansas City, MO, and Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation—and our Silver Sponsors— McCownGordon Construction, Kansas City Royals, Country Club Bank, Capitol Federal? Savings Bank, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, The Soul of Santa “Do Good” Foundation, Performance Packaging Group, and Hy-Vee, Inc.-—your generosity means so much. We also appreciate our Bronze Sponsors— Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Kansas City People's Choice Awards, Meta Facebook , Crossroads Real Estate Group, Heartland Black Chamber, Sporting Kansas City, BLUE CHIP ROOFING & WATERPROOFING, LLC, United Way of Greater Kansas City, BMG Advisors | Plan Your Story, SLATTERY Design + Architecture, Central Bank of Kansas City , Crux KC, The Radical Empath, and Uncornered. A heartfelt thanks to EVERY individual who has purchased a ticket—you're the heart of this event. We can't wait to celebrate with you all! #GiftOfColorGala #EmpowerEntrepreneurs #ClosingTheWealthGap #SupportLocalCommunities #KCCommunityImpact"