Parents and students build relationships with Teen FAST
A second class of the Teen FAST program at Van Horn High School in Independence has graduated. Since 1999, LINC has used the FAST program as part of its Caring Communities initiative.
Welcome to LINC
The Local Investment Commission (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.
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Weather-Related Closings
When schools or school districts are closed due to inclement weather, there will be no LINC Before & After School programs.
LINC partnership connects students with the arts
Students from Van Horn High School in the Independence School District recently attended Motown The Musical.This school year over 600 LINC students from three school districts (Kansas City, Hickman Mills, and Independence) have attended shows at the Coterie and Music Hall.
LINC Commission selects new leaders
The LINC Commission, at its January 26 meeting, selected Jack Craft and Bailus Tate as interim co-chairs for the board. The two succeed long-time chair Landon Rowland, who will continue to serve on the board.
Workshop to discuss law enforcement interaction
Genesis Promise Academy is organizing a workshop on reducing the risk of traffic violations and what to do if stopped by law enforcement.
KC Digital Inclusion Coalition issues report on community challenges
The Kansas City Digital Inclusion Coalition has issued a report based on what is learned at an earlier summit last October. The report lays out nine broad themes and strategies to address the issue. In conjunction with the report, the coalition publicly launched a website that includes links to community resources, research data and reports and ways to get involved.