11.28.2023

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🤝 Lend a hand

Volunteer opportunities in and around Kansas City

Help these four-legged friends find their fur-ever homes. | Photo by Wayside Waifs

Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you’re just in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Kansas City to support with your time.

Whether you’re an animal lover, an artsy type, a natural mentor, or a health care enthusiast — there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are seven ways to get involved in Kansas City.

If you want to help your neighbors in need

Shelter KC | This nonprofit serves people experiencing homelessness. It’s currently looking for volunteers for its Christmas at the Crossroads event.

Johnson County Christmas Bureau | This county-wide agency helps families experiencing poverty by providing basic needs + holiday toys.

If you want to feed your community

The Prospect KC | Five initiatives under The Prospect’s umbrella serve Kansas City’s Eastside: Culinary Job Training, Kitchen Confidence, Real Food for Real People, Stir the Pot, and Making a Chef. Cooks, gardeners, and all helpful hands are welcome.

Kansas City Community Kitchen | NourishKC’s community kitchen serves meals to anyone at no cost, every Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., including holidays and during bad weather.

If you’re passionate about supporting local community groups

Kansas City Center for Inclusion | As a safe space and all-inclusive resource center for Kansas City’s LGBTQIA+ communities, KCCI volunteers help with everything from running events, to outreach, to social media marketing.

Della Lamb | This nonprofit provides food for Thanksgiving + gifts for Christmas with Operation Holidays, serving thousands of Kansas Citians.

If you’re a self-proclaimed bibliophile

Turnsol Books | Act quickly on this one — you can help build out KC’s first worker-owned bookstore and soon-to-be coffee shop.

KC is full of friendly neighbors. Did we miss a volunteer opportunity? Let us know.

30+ volunteer opportunites

Events

Tuesday, Nov. 28

Cookies with Santa | Tuesday, Nov. 28, Thursday, Nov. 30 | 3 p.m. | Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm, 1200 E. Kansas City Rd., Olathe, KS | $20 for non-members | Sip cocoa, eat cookies, and take home a 4x6 photo print of your meeting with Santa Claus.
United Way Seasons of Giving | Tuesday, Nov. 28-Tuesday, Dec. 19 | 3 p.m. | United Way of Greater Kansas City, 801 W. 47th St., Kansas City, MO | Donation | Kick off Giving Tuesday with one of United Way’s Impact 100 and Nonprofit Catalyst Grantee organizations.
Women Leaders in Sports: Connection & Cocktails | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | The Muehlebach Suite at Boulevard Brewery, 2501 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $20 for non-members | Join fellow Kansas City women working and leading in sports for an evening of connection and leadership insights over cocktails.

Wednesday, Nov. 29

Wine Down Wednesdays | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 5-10 p.m. | The Elms Hotel & Spa, 401 Regent St., Excelsior Springs, MO | Free | Stop by Three Owls every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for flight tasting with a half-off bottle of wine.

Thursday, Nov. 30

Oasis-KCs Home for Black Professionals | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 4-7 p.m. | Privee Restaurant and Lounge, 700 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, KS | Free | A curated and cultured event for the like-minded, Black business professionals in the KC Metro.

Events calendar here

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Cause

Unwrap the gift of giving

Do yourself and others a favor by shopping with our partners that give back. | Photo by 6AM City

This Giving Tuesday, we’re excited to shine a light on our Six & Main brand partners that give back to various communities.

These small businesses are members of 1% For the Planet, partner with food banks, donate to animal rescue groups, and more.

Businesses include Rainier Watch (outdoor apparel essentials), Major Darling (dog essentials), and Sleep Swag (sleep essentials).

Use the button below to support more small businesses that are helping local communities and beyond.

Shop and give back

News Notes

Outdoors

Shawnee’s Gum Springs Park will reopen soon after $3.7 million in renovations. The money went towards installation of a new eight-foot wide concrete walking path, a new dugout boxes for its four baseball fields, and a 30-ft-tall hot air balloon play structure dubbed “Lunia.” (Kansas City Star)

Sports

Sporting KC’s miracle run was ended by Houston Dynamo at Sunday’s Western Conference Semifinals. After defeating St. Louis City in the wild card round, Sporting lost 1-0 in its final game of the 2023 season. (KMBC)

Development

The 14-court Plaza Tennis Center (5757 Mill Creek Pkwy.) is being considered for redevelopment. No plans have been finalized, but officials and developers have suggested new residential and mixed-use projects. The center would potentially move to a nearby rooftop. (FOX4)

Fun Fact

Two franchise records — Sunday’s win against the Raiders made Andy Reid the winningest coach in Chiefs history with 125 games (and counting), and Travis Kelce now has the most career receiving yards for KC, with more than 11,000. (FOX4)

Kansas Citians

Dynasty 11U, a little league football team in the metro, qualified for the national championship in Panama City, FL. Now, they’re seeking donations and sponsorships to make the flight. (KCTV5)

Announced

Alan Kneeland, co-owner of The Combine (2999 Troost Ave.), will be the first Black president of the Kansas City Restaurant Association. He plans to expand youth outreach in the urban core, as well connecting existing businesses with new technology. (Kansas City Star)

Number

Three Johnson County schools took home state football titles Saturday. Gardner-Edgerton won its game in double overtime, Mill Valley scored 62 points on Kapaun Mt. Carmel, and Aquinas coach Randy Dreiling tied a state record with nine titles under this leadership. (Shawnee Mission Post)

Today Is

Giving Tuesday, an annual celebration of generosity. Use this interactive map to check out charitable movements in the metro and across the globe.

Pets

Ever wanted to decode your pet’s DNA? Basepaws’ pet DNA tests provide insights into 300+ dog breeds and 280 health markers — and they’re $85 for Black Friday.*

The Buy

The Buy 11.28.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

A great deal on a professional chef’s knife — get the Henckels German-engineered slicing knife for $70 off (yes, $70).

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The Wrap

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From the editor

Okay, one more Thanksgiving note and then I promise it’s onto Christmas. I have to share with you the menu for my holiday dinner at Affäre: carrot and root-pear soup, Great Lakes walleye, apple strudel. Just know that when I write for you all, I’m writing for myself, too.

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