Success Stories
06 Apr The Francis Family Foundation Awards $2,700 to The Whole Person, Inc.
The Whole Person, Inc. recently received a grant for $2,700 from the Francis Family Foundation to support Expressions, a visual arts exhibition that allows people with disabilities to exhibit their art which is hosted by The Whole Person and held during the First Friday art walk each May.
06 Apr The Whole Person, Inc. Recently Received a $1,874 Grant from ArtsKC
The Whole Person, Inc. was recently awarded a $1,874 grant from ArtsKC to support the Expressions Art Show. Expressions is a visual arts exhibition that allows people with disabilities to exhibit their art which is hosted by The Whole Person and held during the First Friday art walk each May. The Whole Person will use the grant money to help as many artists as they can to prepare their work for the professional showing. Kansas City has a rich and vibrant arts community; however, too often people with disabilities do not take part because of physical, financial, or attitudinal barriers. This project helps TWP accomplish its mission by: 1) Advocating for people with disabilities by showing their artwork in a professional gallery at what is known by the community as a high quality art event. Artists have the opportunity to sell art for their own profit, encouraging independence. 2) Encouraging change in the community by providing an open event for the community to see the art of those with disabilities, thus improving their perception of the abilities of those with disabilities.
05 Apr The Whole Person, Inc. Recently Received a $1,050 From the Missouri Arts Council
The Whole Person, Inc. recently received a grant for $1,050 from the Missouri Arts Council to support the development and showing of art work created by individuals with disabilities.
05 Apr Comprehensive Mental Health Services (CMHS) Awarded $475,000 Grant from the Jackson County COMBAT Treatment Fund
Comprehensive Mental Health Services (CMHS) was recently awarded a $475,000 grant from the Jackson County COMBAT Treatment Fund to support services at the George Norman Recovery Center including psycho-education groups, individual and group counseling, medication management, case management, outpatient programming, day treatment, housing and job resources.
05 Apr Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties Receives $37,575 Grant from Kansas Victims of Crime Act (KS VOCA)
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties recently received a grant for $37,575 from the Kansas Victims of Crime Act (KS VOCA) to support the hiring of another Program Coordinator to supervise Volunteers serving child abuse victims. The new Program Coordinator will focus entirely on cases serving children who have been primary victims of maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and failure to properly provide for life-threatening medical conditions, as well as children who have been secondary victims of domestic violence so severe that Family Courts have determined the child to be in danger.
04 Apr Baptist Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation Received $5,000 Grant from the Wyandotte Health Foundation
Baptist Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation recently received a grant for $5,000 from the Wyandotte Health Foundation to support the Kansas City Medicine Cabinet (KCMC), an emergency assistance center. KCMC facilitates access for low-income individuals to crisis-related health care assistance. KCMC utilizes a voucher system to provide short-term emergency medical assistance in five specific areas: dental emergencies, diabetic supplies, durable medical goods (including hearing aids), prescriptions and vision care. The program partners with existing emergency assistance social service agencies to provide intake, screen for eligibility and previous usage, and distribute vouchers. Clients can redeem vouchers for needed medical services at participating vendors. With this approach, KCMC can facilitate access to healthcare services in a standardized and comprehensive manner and have an immediate impact on the healthcare of medically under-served individuals.
03 Apr Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts Awards $2,000 to Te Deum
Te Deum recently received a grant for $2000 from the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts to support Te Deum’s performance season. The presentation of these concerts is in direct alignment with Te Deum’s mission of enhancing sacred music’s significance, relevance, and quality in our community.
02 Apr Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties Awarded $25,000 Grant from John W. and Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the John W. and Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust to support the general operations of the organization. CASA will use these funds to help support staff members who train and supervise volunteer advocates, as well as to help cover organizational administrative costs. CASA’s program staff members coordinate the activities of nearly 200 volunteers, pairing volunteers with children in need of a compassionate adult, and guiding those volunteers as they help children navigate the family court system.