The Sun is out after a great deal of overnight fog . . . It's a Sunday . . . AND because these stories don't fit anywhere else on a blog mostly dedicated to snark . . . We wanted to share more than a few examples of locals doing nice things thereby reminding us that we're surrounded by very good people . . .
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Kansas City soccer players team up with the community to help save lives
Kansas City's professional indoor soccer team, the Comets, spent time to help save lives over the holidays and encouraged others to do so.
Kansas City area schools make sure students in need are 'feeling loved' for the holidays
The winter break is an opportunity for students to catch up with family and celebrate the holidays, but it can also cut off vulnerable kids' access to resources they usually get at school.
Chiefs Kingdom food drive kicks off to feed the need in Kansas City
"...338,000 people are food insecure in our region. That's one in eight people that aren't sure where their next meal is coming from."
'Labor of love': Northland father-daughter duo's 10-year dream comes true with completion of nature trail
A father-daughter duo spent the last 14 years advocating for a trail to be built in a greenway in their Northland neighborhood, and this week it officially connects a school to a park.
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority employee recognized for big heart
Samantha Overman won this week's FOX4 Pay It Forward after being nominated by all Kansas City Area Transportation Authority employees.
'It's changed my life': Wyandotte County program celebrates 20 years of serving generations of children
The Urban Scholastic Center is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year serving thousands of students in Wyandotte County.
Olathe 'elves' team up with police to pay it forward, hand out $100 bills to community
Students from Central Elementary School in the Olathe Public Schools spent Monday morning spreading holiday cheer.
Olathe city employee turns 'trash' into two-wheeled treasures for kids
One city of Olathe employee noticed too many bikes being thrown out, so he came up with a way to fix them up and give them to children at no cost.
Overland Park comic book crew brings holiday cheer to patients at Children's Mercy Hospital
A group of comic book superheroes continued their 14-year holiday mission Monday night to bring Christmas joy to children who are patients in Children's Mercy Hospital.
These 2 nonprofit leaders won The Pinnacle Prize for improving the lives of Kansas Citians
Mariya Goodbrake and Star Palmer, founders of Global FC and Our Spot KC, are this year's winners of The Pinnacle Prize award. The award is given to young visionaries who make significant contributions to improve Kansas Citians' quality of life.
Triumph over darkness: Kansas City man shares journey of faith, family, healing
A Kansas City man's journey to opening up about his mental health and near-death experience is a powerful testament to the impact of faith, family and community.
Local Organizations Host Holiday Drives, Give Back to Community - Northeast News
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Shelter KC holiday party has big impact for homeless community
Friday was Shelter KC's 4th annual Christmas at the Crossroads, a holiday celebration for those who may have found themselves at a crossroads in life.
Riverside first responders host annual shop with a cop for local kids
The countdown to Christmas is on and first responders in Riverside are working to make the season bright for children in need.
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