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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Overdue: Kansas City Public Schools aims to pass first bond issue in 58 years
Overdue: Kansas City Public Schools aims to pass first bond issue in 58 years

The school board and district administration — with the support as well of public charter schools in Kansas City — believe the time is now for Kansas City schools to seek KCPS’s first bond issue since 1967. Election Day is April 8.

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KC Star: Nonprofit CEO left career as a public school teacher to serve all of Kansas City
KC Star: Nonprofit CEO left career as a public school teacher to serve all of Kansas City

Recently Miles-Bartee sat down with The Kansas City Star’s culture and identity reporter, J.M. Banks, and talked about the transitioning into nonprofit work, finding a passion for helping the community and her fears these days about federal and state budget cuts.

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LINC community: Sign up now to get free trees for Neighborhood Forest's Earth Day celebration
LINC community: Sign up now to get free trees for Neighborhood Forest's Earth Day celebration

LINC will be providing STE(A)M education and programs to teach children about the environment and conservation. And LINC will hold a community event on the day after Earth Day April 23. Read more to learn how to register for trees. Deadline is March 15.

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Shawn Foster named new chair of LINC
Shawn Foster named new chair of LINC

Foster, who joined the LINC Commission in 2023, is a founding partner of Preuss | Foster Law, an adjunct professor in Trial Advocacy and Constitutional Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and a governor-appointed commissioner on the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority.

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LINC welcomes new commission members
LINC welcomes new commission members

LINC has named BLAQUE KC Founder Cokethea Hill, human resources specialist and youth mentor Deborah Hogan, and Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley President Tammy Robinson to join the LINC commission in overseeing the work of LINC’s Caring Communities in support of children, families and neighborhoods.

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Need help with filing income tax? Free assistance available for many
Need help with filing income tax? Free assistance available for many

You qualify if you earn $67,000 or less. The program also serves taxpayers with disabilities or who speak limited English. See how you can make an appointment today.

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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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