Potential 2020 Census Undercount Could Affect Child Wellbeing in Missouri
While the state has made gains, the questions around the upcoming 2020 Census may put Missouri at risk for future federal funding.
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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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Video: LINC sends 13 staff to Community Schools National Forum
The Coalition for Community Schools held the 2018 National Forum in Baltimore, Maryland on May 2-4. LINC has been a long time partner with the Coalition beginning by hosting the first national forum in Kansas City. This year's forum hosted over 1,900 people from around the nation.
Garfield students share their musical talents
Garfield Elementary students shared their growing musical talents at an end of the year concert held May 16 at the Kansas City Public School elementary school.
The students have been taught basic music skills by the Harmony Project KC located nearby at the Northeast Community Center.
This has been a partnership between the LINC Caring Communities initiative at the school the the well-regarded music education program modeled on a successful model developed in Los Angeles.
2018 Child Advocacy Day Video
LINC and many other FACT Community Partnerships participated in the 2018 Child Advocacy Day in Jefferson City, Mo.
LINC CFO/COO Robin Gierer to retire
After decades of service Robin Gierer, COO and CFO of the Local Investment Commission, has announced his retirement.