Better than ever: LINC and KCPS school leaders meet to kick-start new year

The set-up could hardly be better. LINC and KCPS, as both are enjoying renewed strength, organized a meeting of their school leaders ahead of the school year to better understand the many things they can do together inside and outside of the classroom to help children and families thrive.

'Aspire to be great': NBA star leads Hickman Mills mental health and basketball camp

We dropped in at Hickman Mills Middle School where Jason Terry, NBA star and coach, led the four day Hickman Mills & Jason Terry Relentless Mental Health and Basketball Camp. LINC helped support the camp organized by Cyrus Rodgers’ Faces of the Future Foundation. Take a look at the camp’s hard work and the important mission.

A great day in the neighborhood

Caring Communities shined as beautiful as ever. More than 2,000 people joined a community celebration at the third annual citywide fair at 27th and Prospect. It was a beautiful day of “caring, loving and respectful people, all coming together.” See the stories and reactions to the day that tell why we are filled with such joy and gratitude.

Here we come! Caring Communities Day Aug. 10 to unite city in pride, joy

LINC’s Caring Communities Day — Version 3.0 — just gets bigger and better. All the free food, entertainment, music, dancing, games, prizes and family resources return Saturday, Aug. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Morning Star Youth and Family Life Center on the corner of 27th Street and Prospect Avenue in Kansas City, Mo. See why it's a big party with a big mission.

Remembering LINC founder and people's champion Bert Berkley

Bert Berkley was LINC’s founder and our champion. He was the people’s champion. Berkley created LINC 32 years ago in a firm belief in the wisdom and power of communities. He believed in the right of families and neighborhood leaders to shape their own destinies from their homes, schools and meeting halls.

TeenTix KC opens top theater and arts experiences to youth for only $5

Start the music. Raise the curtain. Teenagers, this is for you. Kansas City is piloting a TeenTix program that is giving teenagers opportunities to attend top Kansas City shows for only $5 a ticket.

'Why are you doing that? You're a kid'; Teen Peace Summit encourages youth to stand against violence

LINC students joined groups of youths from across the city who gathered together to share their experiences, learn from each other and to collaborate with youth and adult advocates who are working to end violence in Kansas City.

Friends on the journey: LINCWorks helps families rise, thrive

Everyone who comes to LINCWorks “is on a journey,” said Program Director Sonny Williams. “It’s what shapes the person. And we walk with them.”

Catch the beat: LINC's Summer of 2024

Check out some of the sights — and sounds — of LINC’s Summer 2024. The rapping with Healthy Hip Hop, honing basketball skills at NBA star Christian Braun’s Champ Camp, water play at Phillips Elementary and drumming with the Urban Bucket Brigade Bootcamp were some of the highlights of an adventurous season of recreation, adventure and learning.

Children with 'good hearts' design inclusive playground with Front Porch Alliance, LINC

“We have a good heart,” said Faxon student Zykhale, 12. When his classmates began imagining making Faxon’s playground accessible for their classmate, Elvis, and other students with disabilities, “we all liked the idea and we went with it.”

KSHB-41: All-nighter event for KC-area boys aims to educate them on gun violence, build character

LINC’s overnight adventure combines passion for sports with a serious mission to help young boys and men make strong decisions in life.

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.