Partnering with Kansas City families to bring proven nonprofit innovations that address local needs. Part of @GreenLight_Fund network.
Kansas City, Missouri
Joined May 2019
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GreenLight Fund Kansas City will no longer be active on this platform. We have fully transitioned to Facebook - like our page to stay up to date on our activities and announcements! facebook.com/GreenLightFundK…
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Check out the panel from @GreenLight_Fund's Annual Investor Briefing featuring Felicia Rinier, along with the @GreenLightCLT & @GreenLightKCI ED's! #CommunityDrivenChange youtu.be/8oJl8Ghgo_I?feature…
We are thrilled to finally share "A Case for Community Consultants as a Grantmaking Strategy" that can be read here: greenlightfund.org/.../05/Ka…
Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible! Our past and current Community Consultants, Kansas City partners, GreenLight Fund for the endless support, Rooted Strategy for seeing our vision and putting this together, and everyone who supports our work.
Check out and share our blog highlighting the case study: greenlightfund.org/case-for-…
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Check out this article from KRCU exploring Food as Medicine, an initiative @foodconnectgrp is diving into in Kansas City!
krcu.org/health-science/2024…
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We are thrilled to announce GreenLight Fund’s new CEO, Ali Knight! Starting May 20, Ali will lead GreenLight’s national network as we continue to deepen #CommunityDrivenChange in a growing number of communities across the country. Read more: greenlightfund.org/greenligh…
ALT "The GreenLight Fund Names Ali Knight as Chief Executive Officer" stands against a green background with the quote, "I am eager to carry forward the momentum of blending innovation with equity in ways that continue to reduce disparities and create greater opportunities for all." - Ali Knight. Image: Ali's headshot
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In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, recognizing the amazing, inspiring women at GreenLight who make our work in communities possible!
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Happy International Women's Day to the women at Youth Guidance! 💜🎉♀️ Today, we honor your achievements, resilience, and unwavering commitment to improving this world. We are also grateful for those of you inspiring the next WOW generation.
#IWD2024 #WomensDay #WOW
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It's #WomensHistoryMonth! This month and throughout the year, we honor and celebrate the legacies of women, both from the past and those making a significant impact in shaping our world today.
ALT Silhouette of a woman on a green background with text: GreenLight Fund (logo) Women's History Month
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Honoring the incredible achievements of Black Americans during #BlackHistoryMonth and beyond. Join @NMAAHC this month to celebrate @ASALH’s Black History Month theme of African Americans and the Arts, with a focus on art as a platform for social justice. nmaahc.si.edu/Black-History-…
Informative op-ed on the growing effects of the #childcare cliff. Child care is directly tied to mental and physical health for children and parents, with disproportionate effects for families living in poverty.
nytimes.com/2024/01/16/opini…
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. @YG_KansasCity’s WOW program reached 277 individuals over the last year and 79.9% of WOW students in the clinical range for depression reduced their symptoms. Learn more about @GreenLightKCI’s portfolio in our 2022-23 #ImpactReport: bit.ly/46Mn5fN #ImpactInKansasCity
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The Youth Guidance Working On Womanhood counseling program, reaching 4000 young women in Chicago, Waukegan, Dallas, Boston, and Kansas City is featured in The Hechinger Report.
Please check out the article:
hechingerreport.org/the-ment…
Thought-provoking article about the higher costs of healthy foods. "[F]ixed costs in the supply chain alone have led to American consumers paying 40% more for fruit and vegetables over a 10-year period." #FoodSecurity #healthyfood
cnbc.com/2023/12/27/healthy-…
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We are so excited to partner with @GreenLightKCI and grateful to be awarded funding to support bringing our impact to Kansas City! This funding will allow us to partner with local organizations and advocates to address food insecurity in Kansas City!
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Selection Advisory Council (SAC) member, Brandon Calloway, was highlighted for his incredible work with Kansas City G.I.F.T (Grant Initiatives For Tomorrow). Read about their community-centered work to close the wealth gap! #CommunityDrivenChange
fox4kc.com/news/kansas-city-…
Our latest dual investment in @mRelief_form & @foodconnectgrp was featured by @kcur! We're proud to see our work highlighted and looking forward to all the good these organizations will bring to Kansas City. #CommunityDrivenChange
kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/…
Article from KC Today highlighting our dual investment in @mRelief_form & @foodconnectgrp. Check it out here! #CommunityDrivenChange
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ConnectedKC 2050, a regional transportation plan for the Kansas City metro area, is looking for feedback! Follow the link below to provide feedback to their planning: connectedkc.org/2025-update/