Kansas Non-profit News (United States)

Humane Society of Greater Kansas City is the guest of honor at a Yappy Hour on Wed., Feb 8th, to support pet rescue. The Yappy Hour, hosted by Pete and Mac’s Lenexa, KS resort wraps up a month long supplies donation drive supporting HSGKC.

Recent Violence to the homeless in Wichita has an impact on a local church providing services to the homeless.

The KC Commons is a brand new coworking space and community of entrepreneurs located in historic downtown Overland Park. Come to their happy hour grand opening event to mingle with local small business owners and check out the new space!

Liberate Humanity Launches To Aid Natural Disaster Victims With Kick-Off Event in Dallas, TX December 3, 2011

Secretary Robert Siedlecki of the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services will be joining KVC for its National Adoption Day finalizations this year on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011.

November 7, 2011—6:00-9:00 p.m. Overland Park Convention Center 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park KS Register: $750/table of 10 or $75/individual ticket

It has been 10 years since that fateful day–the 9/11 attacks on the United States. And, for the 9th year in a row, the Patriots Run will have participants in both the US and Abroad with Soldiers in Afghanistan will host the PatriotsRun on 9/11/11.

The Small Church Who Could Challenges Those Who Could to Do More For The Homeless. National Night Out Event To Include The Homeless and Business Communities Together.

Fashion photographer Matt Spencer brings the 'I AM EQUAL' project to Salina.

Between May 23 and June 24, Santa Fe Air Conditioning is partnering with Heart of America Humane Society (HAHS) by donating $15 for every new client that services his or her air conditioner.

Don Hattan Chevrolet will be supporting Step Up for SIDS on Saturday, May 7th, 2011 at WSU's Cessna Stadium.

T-ball league offerings to include two fields at the Indian Hills Middle School located at 63rd St. and Mission Road. These two additional fields will allow up to 24 additional teams or more than 240 players the opportunity to play T-Ball

In celebration of International Coaching Week (February 7-13), the Kansas City Chapter of International Coaching Federation (ICF), Heartland Coaches Association (HCA) announces Heartland Habitat for Humanity Service Grant.

The new cancer fund in Kansas City is called Fight Until a Cure is Known (www.fightuntilacureisknown.org), and supports a local man named David Stewart and his fight against Choroidal Melanoma.

Global Connections Inc is able to book its members vacations with their travel club, Global Discovery Vacations. Global Connections' Beso del Sol resort team donated towards "The Fight for a Cure" night with the Dunedin Blue Jays.

An International effort to encourage those who can to help those less fortunate than themselves on December 18, 2010. Mike Furches, author of the book The Keystone Kid takes the responsibility personally, as Santa and a former homeless individual.

Volunteers with HeartStrings, a new program of nonprofit Trees for Life, spread a movement providing guitars to poor children in Nicaragua for $50 each.

Raising money has always been challenging, especially in a difficult economy. This is where "Grants for Christian Ministries and More" comes in--this new book is the perfect guide to writing grant proposals and finding support in innovative places.

The Kansas City Vocal Institute is offering group voice lessons for elementary age singers. Scholarships available!

On September 10th, while Patriots' Run participants in Olathe, KS, are enjoying a pasta dinner, 3000 soldiers at two bases in Afghanistan will be swapping their combat boots for running shoes. The Patriots Run event will proceed on 9/11 at noon.

Christian Foundation Grants releases their latest website and resources for Christian ministries seeking faith-based funding.

Black & Veatch Recognizes City Wide Maintenance for Contribution to 14th Annual Charity Golf Event

22 Years of Mentoring Keeps Galen Adam’s Spiritual Life Energized

The Community Foundation of Greater Butler County is bringing the Butler County History Center historians to their Annual Awards Banquet to shake things up with intrigue and mystery from every corner of Butler County.

Heartland - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation expanded it's major cities: Walks cities include: Kansas City, Lamar, New Madrid, Wichita, Manhattan, St. Louis, St. Peters, Kirksville, Springfield and Lawrence. Dates range from April to October, see below.

The Community Foundation of Greater Butler County will join more than 700 community foundations across the United States in celebrating charitable giving during Community Foundation Week.

In light of the erratic economic conditions over the past year and the downward trend in investment earnings, the Foundation will look back on this experience for its lessons on stewardship of donor gifts.

Second of a series of articles on topics of interest whether you are the donor, a finanial advisor, an attorney, or an accountant. This serieswill bring further awareness about vehicles available to help donors in their plans to leave a legacy!

First of a series of articles on topics of interest whether you are the donor, a finanial advisor, an attorney, or an accountant. This series will bring further awareness about vehicles available to help donors in their plans to leave a legacy!

On November 9, The Servent Christian Community Foundation awarded Oceans of Mercy, a Shawnee, Kansas based charity who's focus is on the care of HIV/AIDs affected vulnerable children and orphans in South Africa, it's top award of $25,000.

The National Association of Television Arts & Sciences awarded PlattForm Advertising’s Video Production Department with a regional Emmy Award for its production work on a pro bono video for local charitable organization, SAVE, Inc.

For the fourth time since 2006, the National Association of Television Arts & Sciences has nominated PlattForm’s Video Production Department for its philanthropic efforts.

On Friday, September 11th, 2009, The 7th annual Patriots Run will unite 1600 runners in Afghanistan with over 250 local and national runners at Two Trails Park in Olathe, Kansas in commemoration of 9/11.

Bicycle collaboration between the City of Andover, Andover Police Department, El Dorado Police Department, and El Dorado SRS brings smiles to local kid’s faces. Community Foundation grant makes it possible.

The leadership at the Arc of Butler County, after exploring options for establishing an agency designated fund, is pleased with their decision. The Community Foundation provides what the leadership of Arc was looking for.

The Andover Public Library will host a Ballet in the Park performance by Ballet Wichita at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2009 in Andover Central Park. The performance, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, is underwritten by a grant from the Community Foun

The Community Foundation of Greater Butler County has responded to the economic climate by making the decision to localize their investment management team. INTRUST, Institutional Wealth Management division out of Wichita, KS selected.

An annual report created by Greteman Group for Kansas Children’s Service League was recently honored with a Clarus Award.

Blankets are more than comfortable for animals in our no-kill shelter - they're comforting. Donate a blanket and make a difference.

There is a new generation of business leaders that are updating their business philosophy to include a component linked to community - to “social cause”. That’s right, business concepts that consider humanity and community needs. Learn more!

Disney Pop Star Sabrina Bryan Will Visit School

“The holidays are a natural time of giving, volunteerism is abundant and many people explore ways to give gifts to the underprivileged and make contributions to causes that touch their heart” said Angie Baur, President of the Foundation.

Christine Pechstein is changing the way Christians schedule appointments, set priorities, and maintain accountability for their daily activities by publishing her Christian life balance agenda.

In retooling its public relations efforts, Center of Hope in Wichita, KS, turned to The Multimedia Room to create a website to document its history and services, showcase its successes and establish recognition of the agency in the community.

Online retailer TheJungleStore.com gives away toys to benefit local children’s charities.

For every Sweep It Away Broom purchased, Fuller Brush Company will donate $1 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Kansas Corps' embarks on a unique state-wide initiative leveraging resources from higher education institutes throughout Kansas. Volunteers benefit learning collaboration, team and fitness - while the state of Kansas and its citizens are served!

He's 2 and having an Art Show! Unique fund raiser draws a big crowd! Local toddler hosting a finger painting art show to raise funds for a dolphin therapy program.

Kansas Corps is a grassroots effort uniting Kansas area schools for volunteerism. This grassroot's stimulates community through collaboration; students unite to support their local communities.