29 Nov H&R Block Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to KidsTLC, Inc.
KidsTLC, Inc. recently received a grant for $50,000 from the H&R Block Foundation to support staff training, consultation, and supplies focused on our agency’s “Philosophy of Care,” Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). KidsTLC will purchase much needed workbooks, video cameras for consultation, and set up an AV room for live and video supervision. Fees will be paid for DDPI Agency Certification as well as consultant-in-training/trainer-in-training fees for the two lead DDP senior staff. Throughout the year, staff will participate in various tele-video consultations with Dr. Hughes and Mr. McKellar while our seven therapists continue their practicum work.
28 Nov Prime Health Foundation Grants $15,000 to the YMCA of Greater Kansas City
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City recently received a grant for $15,000 from the Prime Health Foundation to create healthy living strategies that meet the needs of their members. The Y seeks to deliver a weight-loss program with a research-based curriculum that helps individuals get moving, eat healthy, and make lasting lifestyle changes in order to lose weight and reduce the risk for developing chronic diseases.
28 Nov Louetta M. Cowden Foundation Awards $40,000 Grant to Powell Gardens
Powell Gardens recently received a grant for $40,000 from the Louetta M. Cowden Foundation to implement and maintain a modern plant database, purchase a label machine, and install new signs that display taxonomic information for current living plants.
26 Nov Oppenstein Brothers Foundation Grants $15,000 to ReDiscover
ReDiscover recently received a grant for $15,000 from the Oppenstein Brothers Foundation to support their “You Are Enough” School-Based Therapeutic Intervention Program. ReDiscover’s “You Are Enough” school-based therapeutic intervention program will provide on-site therapeutic services to low-income students at Raytown High School (RHS), addressing issues like bullying, depression, suicidal ideation, and substance use. The full-time therapist will provide behavioral health/suicide prevention training to administration/staff and therapeutic services to high-risk students who may not otherwise have access to services due to cost, transportation, or other barriers. A Student Service Fund will provide assistance for tangible needs like clothing, school supplies, and hygiene items.
26 Nov M.R. & Evelyn Hudson Foundation Awards $40,000 Grant to United Inner City Services (UICS)
United Inner City Services (UICS) recently received a grant for $40,000 from the M.R. & Evelyn Hudson Foundation to support the Arts@St.Mark initiative which infuses the arts into the St. Mark Center’s learning environment and offers community experiences in the arts. Funds will be designated for Arts@St.Mark and will support a full-time arts educator, daily arts instruction, teacher training, and family engagement activities for children ages six weeks to five years with activities designed to align with developmental needs.
24 Nov KidsTLC, Inc. Receives $15,000 Grant from the Edward G. and Kathryn E. Mader Foundation
KidsTLC, Inc. was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from the Edward G. and Kathryn E. Mader Foundation to support their Trellis Clinic Playground. KidsTLC will purchase and install a high-quality sensory playground directly outside of the Trellis Center that will include fine motor, gross motor, tactile, and visual inputs. Children will have opportunities to interact with staff and peers to model appropriate social behaviors, improve motor function, and even improve language skills.
22 Nov Fear of the GPC Exam by Thomas Assel, GPC
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in Competency Nine, Competency Seven, GPC Credential, Inspiration, Professional Development, Thomas Assel, GPC
The GPC exam. Is it really that scary? I mean, what’s there to fear? Sure, it costs about $500, and you might fail, which would be a hit to the wallet as well as the ego. And all that time you spent preparing will have gone down the drain.
22 Nov YUSA, Walmart Food Program Awards $33,500 Grant to YMCA of Greater Kansas City
YMCA of Greater Kansas City recently received a grant for $33,500 from the YUSA Walmart Food Program to support the Y’s scaling of the number of open meal sites and available weekend breakfasts as well as the implementation of a food pantry between June 1, 2019-May 2020.
21 Nov United Inner City Services Receives $15,000 Grant from Curry Family Foundation
United Inner City Services (UICS) recently received a grant for $15,000 from the Curry Family Foundation in general operating support for its early childhood education programs at St. Mark Center and the new Metro Center location. Funding will support approximately 275 children and their families through the following program...