LINC kicks off Juneteenth celebration with Mighty Wild Eagles show in Independence

LINC’s Mighty Wild Eagles Drill Team and Drum Line got Independence’s Juneteenth celebration off to a raucous start at the Independence Uptown Market June 29, 2024.

Lessons in empathy: LINC trains on SuEllen Fried's anti-bullying wisdom

Bullying, says SuEllen Fried, never was and never should have been “just part of growing up. We now know children who bullied are more likely to commit crimes as adults. Mental health crises among youth are driving a tragic suicide rate. What the world needs now — and what LINC’s team of after-school programming supervisors and staff are learning — are lessons in empathy.

'Enough': Kansas City rallies with restorative message against gun violence

“It’s real,” said Monica Henderson, of the violence that killed her 12-year-old son. She, Mayor Quinton Lucas and others joined the End Gun Violence rally with a message to everyone at risk of violence: “Your life is truly valuable.”

Paying it forward: Center School District celebrates LINC's teamwork with Fox 4 surprise

The Center School District’s Michelle Kruse and FOX 4 News reporter Kathy Quinn surprised LINC’s Caring Communities team at a recent monthly food distribution, celebrating the ongoing act of kindness with a $400 gift from the TV station’s Pay It Forward campaign.

Dancing out the school year: LINC celebrates with field days, food, games and carnivals

A fabulous 2023-2024 school year came to a close with school and family celebrations with our partners across LINC’s Caring Communities. Here is a video glimpse at just some of the fun.

'Bringing the urban core and yoga together': LINC families celebrate first yoga spring social

“What’s special about today is we are in the Third District here in Kansas City,” said yoga instructor Debonie Lewis, “and we are bringing the urban core and yoga together. We’re allowing people and their families to come out and a have a morning of relaxation, a morning of fun, a morning of movement and meditation.”

Digital Inclusion Fund to offer $250,000 in grants to help KC area's crusade against digital divide

The Digital Inclusion Fund is back. Because persistent gaps still separate KC-area families from essential digital connections, a renewed campaign beginning June 3 will be taking applications to draw from a $250,000 fund to support area organizations in the work of digital equity.

Remake Learning Days Kansas City invites everyone to explore family fun, adventure May 1-16

Remake Learning Days are back, bringing on more than 125 events across the Kansas City area from May 1 to May 16 to engage children and families and show off Kansas City’s enthusiastic community of learning.

LINC Commission welcomes new member: Patricia M. Scaglia

Patricia M. “Tricia” Scaglia brings a stellar career in the service of families, schools, and neighborhoods as the newest member of the LINC Commission.

Brothers in Technology inspires teens to see their future selves unlimited

If the crusade to get more young men of color into engineering careers was just a matter of dazzling them with gadgetry, the Brothers in Technology Conference lit up all those buttons. But the heart of the B.I.T Conference had something much bigger inside.

'We do appreciate it!' LINC's food distributions in LFPA program reach 11 counties

“The donations mean a lot to me and my family with the meat prices going up,” Chillicothe resident Tina SIms said. “I appreciate every kindness. It means a lot to me and my grandbabies and my family to eat.”

Courage under fire: Celebrating Gayle A. Hobbs

LINC’s founding President and CEO Gayle A. Hobbs retired after 32 years with a celebration event at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center March 25, 2024. Here is her story — and LINC’s story.

'Lifelong impressions': Anita Gorman joins LINC/Topping students at conservation center

“It makes me proud,” Gorman said. “It makes me feel very lucky to live in Missouri that we have a place like this for children.” LINC and North Kansas City Schools’ Topping Elementary brought the fourth grade class for an adventure in Missouri wildlife.

Let it Shine! LINC choir delights Commission meeting

Letting it shine. LINC children from the Caring Communities programs at African Centered College Preparatory Academy and Faxon Elementary School performed for a packed house during the LINC Commission meeting Feb. 26. Have a listen.

For truth in history education: County legislature honors KC Black History Project

The Jackson County Legislature “wholeheartedly” celebrated the 14-year legacy of the Kansas Black History Project by proclamation at its Legislative Meeting March 19.

LINC yoga for families: Let's decompress together

That was a wicked blast of winter, closing schools for several days, everyone cooped up at home. Try this for some relief: Close your eyes, breathe deep and let LINC family yoga and instructor Madison Sha’s “sound bath” of gently ringing bowl tones wash over you.

KCPS, LINC team up to help families feed children during bitter cold days out of school

Even though windchills in the blowing snow were as harsh as 20 degrees below zero, more than 70 adults and children came out to the emergency food service put together by the Kansas City Public Schools and LINC at Central High School, many families sitting and warming in the cafeteria as they ate, and then taking food packages with them to have at home.

New sports league inspired by generational wisdom in basketball's game of life

Of course they see themselves in those kids. The same intense eyes. Youthful legs pitched on toes, wanting to spring into the action their coach demands. Wanting to be part of a team. To learn. To excel. LINC and other partners with the Kansas City Public Schools believe in the boys and girls in a new basketball league, and share a grand vision for the district and the city.

KC Black History Project 2024: Profiles of dedication and excellence

The Kansas City Black History Project has returned with an eight-page booklet and poster set featuring profiles of six area men and women who enriched, entertained, strengthened and even saved lives. See who is featured this year and learn how to get your copy.

A look back: Images from a wonderful, challenging year

From celebrating the Chiefs, to singing of Black History, meeting local farmers, putting on another Caring Communities Day, planting gardens, partnering in classrooms and joining in holiday festivities and much more — it’s been a fabulous year. Here’s our annual look back.