Kansas City Volunteer & Sunday Niceness

These nicer community news links didn't really fit anywhere else on the blog . . . So this post seems like the proper place to share neighborhood items with local readers.

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Veterans hike 100 miles to raise awareness on post-traumatic stress disorder

KANSAS CITY, Mo - Veterans from across the nation are taking steps to educate the public about post-traumatic stress disorder through a 100-mile hike from Whiteman Air Force Base, to Fort Leavenworth. "This is not an easy task," said Chad Prichard, an Army veteran. "And 100 miles is no joke.

Park Hill considers eliminating bus routes for some students

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Park Hill School District is the latest in the metro to propose big changes as it struggles to find enough bus drivers for next school year. The school board heard an update on the process during a meeting Thursday evening.

Kansas City can't fix homelessness with just a free room. Here's a proactive solution | Opinion

It isn't safe to live on the street. Not a matter of debate. It is clearly dangerous and often deadly. Missouri's new law against camping on public property is having an impact on homeless encampments. But unfortunately, it means people who were visibly homeless in parks and highway rights-of-way are now moving where they aren't readily seen.

CEO, president of non-profit steps down after 10 years of advocating for Latino communities

Irene Caudillo has spent the last decade working to tap into the Latino community in Kansas as president and CEO of El Centro, a not-for-profit organization that has operated in Johnson and Wyandotte counties for 46 years. Her focus in that time: expanding the organization with partnerships and getting it more connected to the community.

Teacher remembers Amtrak derailment, shares how incident sparked interest in emergency training

OLATHE, Kan. - June 27, 2022, marks one year after a deadly train derailment in Mendon, Missouri. Four people died and dozens of others were injured after an Amtrak train hit a dump truck that was stopped on a railroad crossing.

'A big influence': Kansas City musician and teacher Armond Nelson Sr. dies at 63

Armond Nelson Sr. spent his life touching the lives of those around him with music. Whether he was jamming out to funk music, playing in the church band or educating students, he used his passion to reach people, his son Armond Nelson Jr. said this week.

Summer theater performances take center stage in the southland

By Kady Cramer June Steel Magnolias - Belton's Main Street Theater, 510 Main St., presents a comedy-drama about the bond between a group of Southern women in Steel Magnolias. June 2 - 18 on weekends.$17 adults, $15 seniors (65+), youth and students. 816-406-9422 www.mainstreettheaterbelton.com You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown - Belton's Memorial Park, 988...

Meal program feeds Kansas City kids for the summer

Many local families are struggling as summer break begins. The end of school means the end of free and reduced lunches for kids, many of whom live in food deserts. We go to a local Boys & Girls Club to see how organizers are providing an oasis of sorts, while keeping kids happy and healthy.

10-year-old girl collecting Squishmallows for Children's Mercy patients

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - A Johnson County 10-year-old is calling on her community to bring comfort to kids at Children's Mercy Hospital. Abby Stilley got out of the hospital on her 10th birthday. Now, she wants to give a gift to the kids who are still inside and provide comfort during their battles.

Creature Feature: Frank is a tank, ready to storm the ranks for food and snuggles

Frank the cat. // Courtesy Scott Poore Frank Frank is a 2-year-old domestic shorthaired cat available for adoption. He is a very happy-go-lucky guy and loves to make a good impression on everyone he meets. Frank is quite the chatterbox and never seems to run out of jokes.

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