P.O.S.S.E. teaches LINC students leadership, anti-violence

See how LINC and P.O.S.S.E. are working to give youth the courage and power to be ambassadors for peace this summer.

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LINC Releases 2024 Caring Communities Impact Report

Take a look back at our year, and learn how you can help us build Stronger Families Together

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Why LINC loves middle school: Grandview graduation with state Rep. Ealy celebrates special, important years
Why LINC loves middle school: Grandview graduation with state Rep. Ealy celebrates special, important years

See what makes middle school years special for LINC and our Caring Communities as we celebrate the Grandview Middle School graduation with guest State Rep. Anthony Ealy.

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The joy of tired legs: LINC 5K Bike Ride inspires children, families to 'keep your heart rate pumping'
The joy of tired legs: LINC 5K Bike Ride inspires children, families to 'keep your heart rate pumping'

The fleet of riders in LINC’s first 5K Bike Ride rolled onto Grandview’s Little Blue River Trail May 17 with some bikers who’d never tried such a distance before. “I just pushed,” 9-year-old Gennessys said. “Pushed my way into it.” “My legs kind of hurt,” said Araya, 10. “But it was fun . . . It’s fun to go biking with your friends.”

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Success code: LINC student create online games, spark future aspirations
Success code: LINC student create online games, spark future aspirations

CodeAlgo Academy comes to LINC and the Kansas City Public Schools to put King students on a path toward computer literacy, coding, game design and — it’s possible — future millions.

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'We can do better': KC seeking community ideas to 'reimagine' Watkins Drive
'We can do better': KC seeking community ideas to 'reimagine' Watkins Drive

A major highway and its harsh history needs a vision that is safer and healing to the communities it split. Here’s how to join in the work.

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Earth Day at LINC: Free tree seedlings, family science games, and baby chicks
Earth Day at LINC: Free tree seedlings, family science games, and baby chicks

Earth Day opens a lot of opportunities for things LINC loves: Families, fun, science, future thinking and lots of learning.

And baby chicks.

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Kansas City's Deidre Anderson-Barbee to lead Missouri Office of Childhood
Kansas City's Deidre Anderson-Barbee to lead Missouri Office of Childhood

Deidre Anderson-Barbee, the Executive Director of Starting Early, will step into the role of Assistant Commissioner in the Office of Childhood effective June 2, 2025

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LINC is a non-profit organization that works with state and local government, businesses, community and civic leaders to improve the lives of children and families in the Kansas City region. Learn more about LINC.

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