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02 Nov United Inner City Services Receives $10,000 Grant from the Helen S. Boylan Foundation
United Inner City Services (UICS) recently received a grant for $10,000 from the Helen S. Boylan Foundation to support general operations of the early childhood program at the St. Mark Center.
01 Nov Oppenstein Brothers Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant to KidsTLC, Inc.
KidsTLC, Inc. recently received a grant for $20,000 from the Oppenstein Brothers Foundation to support their Lotus Behavioral Health Specialty Clinics for Youth (& Families). Funding from the Oppenstein Brothers Foundation will help support the overall sustainability of the clinic and the vital services it provides to underserved and underinsured families. This funding will assist over 2,000 youth who struggle with anxiety, self-harm/suicidal thoughts, and a myriad of other mental health concerns through over 10,500 encounters. The Lotus Clinic will focus on increasing the availability of anxiety disorder services; support for the LGBTQ+ population; and specialized Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) services while also continuing general outpatient therapy.
31 Oct Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Inc. (CMHS) Receives $7,960 from MODOT MEHTAP
Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Inc. (CMHS) was recently awarded a $7,960 grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT), Missouri Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Assistance Program (MEHTAP) to transport patients who are elderly to medical appointments and other critical transportation needs. CMHS anticipates transportation services for elderly patients will...
30 Oct Irven E. & NeVada P. Linscomb Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to the YMCA of Greater Kansas City
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City recently received a grant for $20,000 from the Irven E. & NeVada P. Linscomb Foundation to deliver trauma-informed education services for low-income and disadvantaged children, ages 3-5 years, in Clay and Platte counties.
28 Oct United Inner City Services Receives $5,000 Grant from U.S. Bank, Community Play Pillar
United Inner City Services (UICS) recently received a grant for $5,000 from U.S. Bank, Community Play Pillar 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. The initiative aligns with the U.S. Bank guidelines of providing access to artistic and cultural activities and visual and performing arts for individuals and families living in underserved communities.
28 Oct Bayer USA Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant to Powell Gardens
Powell Gardens recently received a grant for $20,000 from the Bayer USA Foundation to support the scaling of its multi-visit curricular STEM education program, Plants Matter!, for fifth-grade students. Funds from the Bayer USA Foundation will support curriculum development, volunteer training, and program delivery, including a portion of classroom supplies and program staff salaries.
25 Oct Powell Gardens Receives $5,000 Grant from Sherman Family Foundation
Powell Gardens was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from Sherman Family Foundation to support its Plants Matter! Youth education program.
22 Oct YUSA Awards a $15,000 STEM Access and Equity Grant to the YMCA of Greater Kansas City
YMCA of Greater Kansas City recently received a grant for $15,000 from the YUSA STEM Access and Equity Grant to purchase additional STEAM curriculum, hardware, software, and furnishings for physical spaces designated for teens.