United Way of Greater Kansas City

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Day 1 of Community Fest kicked off three days of impact with an evening of networking and a discussion focused on the challenges our community is facing. A special appearMany thanks to our panelists Dan Cranshaw, Executive Director of the KC Health Collaborative; Geoff Jolley, Executive Director at LISC Greater Kansas City; Deputy Chief Joseph Mabin, Kansas City Missouri Police Department and Dr. Amanda Vega-Mavec, Executive Director of Start at Zero. The conversation was moderated by United Way of Greater Kansas City CEO and President, Chris Rosson. We were also honored to have KC Current players make a special guest appearance, signing autographs for fans. Thank you to everyone who joined in this impactful evening!

A huge thank you to Lockton for making an incredible impact with their carnival-themed campaign! From the kickoff event featuring our Nonprofit Catalyst Grantees to the exciting Real Life, Real Choices sessions, impact kit packing, and hands-on volunteer experiences, Lockton brought the fun while driving meaningful change. Special shoutout to their amazing Employee Campaign Managers—Morgan VanGamplere, Kennedy Stout, Jack Urban, Nicole Krezek, Kirsten Lester, Megan Zinn-Sanchez, and Jessica Simpson—who made it all possible! ?? #ThankYouLockton #CommunityImpact #Lockton

Have an interest in the Kansas City region’s health and human service system? We are seeking Community Advisory Members to help review applications for inclusion in the 2025 Impact 100, a group of high performing human service nonprofits that receive funding and other support as a member of this network of United Way community partners. To read the full job description and to apply, visit https://buff.ly/3tXVXvW

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, our team gathered for a special lunch at La Fonda El Taquito, a beloved KC spot owned by the family of one of our own! They have been serving up authentic flavors for over 40 years, and we’re so proud to support a business with such deep roots in our community. A huge thank you to the Medina family for sharing their delicious food and heritage with us!

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We're happy to announce the opening of our 2025 Impact 100 grant cycle! This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofits that align with our mission to foster community growth, increase equity and community resilience. We welcome proposals from nonprofit organizations focused on our community’s most critical health and human services needs facing our region today. United Way will invest in a network of high-impact health and human service providers that are committed to transforming lives in our region. The deadline to apply will be October 25th, 2024. Sign up to join one of our informational webinars and learn more at https://buff.ly/3tXVXvW #KansasCity #Impact100

A huge shoutout to our incredible sponsors who made CommUNITY Fest 2024 possible: Hallmark Cards, Agenda: USA, Mazuma Credit Union, Charlie Hustle Clothing Co., Boulevard Brewing Company and Quirk Hard Seltzer! Your support helped bring together three days of, impact and fun for our community. We are grateful for your support! #CommunityFest #KansasCity

September was one to remember. ?? What was your favorite part of CommUNITY Fest 2024? #CommunityFest #September

With generous donations from Dairy Farmers of America and Harvesters—The Community Food Network, a recent food drive at CPKC Stadium served nearly 400 children and adults in the Kansas City area. Participants received their milk and produce items in a drive-thru format. Upon arrival, KC Current players and event volunteers loaded up each car with milk and bags of fresh produce. United Way of Greater Kansas City, the Current’s front-of-kit partner and the official charity partner of the Kansas City Current, helped identify households who would potentially benefit from the event. These families may not ordinarily have had access to fresh dairy and produce, which made Monday’s drive extremely impactful. “Bringing people and resources together is what we do at United Way,” said Ann Gaffigan, Chief Operating and Financial Officer at United Way of Greater Kansas City. “We are so proud to provide vital support to local families, in partnership with DFA, KC Current and Harvesters. This was a perfect collaboration for how we can make greater impact when we work together.” Thank you to our community partners for making this event possible! Read more at https://buff.ly/4eOT1Uw