LINC Commission Meeting -- March 17, 2014

The March 2014 LINC Commission meeting will be held on Monday, March 17, 4-6 p.m., at the Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110.

Volunteers need for variety of opportunities during Money Smart Month

Volunteers are needed again this year to participate in Money Smart Month in April to teach children, students, families, and community residents financial literacy skills. Sign up here for one of the wide range of volunteer opportunities available.

Results: LINC Chess Girls Tournament at Holliday Montessori

Local students from a total of 25 schools participated in the LINC Chess Girls Tournament this year at Holliday Montessori in the Kansas City Public Schools.

Free tax preparation available for area families

Next Step KC, a community-based non-profit organization, is available for moderate to low income KC residents to prepare for the upcoming tax season.

LINC in Photos 2013

We again are happy to share this year’s version of LINC in Photos – a montage of images which visually share our impact and presence in the community. This has been an exceptional year. We remain excited and committed to the work and the opportunities we have to serve the community. We wish you all the best for the holidays and the year ahead. Happy holidays!

Crime Prevention Month Continues with Lights On Afterschool

Lights On Afterschool programs participate in Crime Prevention Month.

31 schools celebrate Lights On Afterschool this Year

31 schools in the seven LINC school districts participated in Lights On Afterschool this year.

Community and schools participate in Lights On Afterschool

Kansas City, Missouri area schools and community organizations celebrate after school programming with Lights On Afterschool.

Area schools celebrate with Lights On Afterschool

Area schools celebrate Lights On Afterschool with an evening of programs for students and parents the second week of October.

Community organizes to prevent crime

As an effort to decrease crime in Kansas City through education, October begins with the Crime Prevention Month KickOff at Swope Park Pavilion.

Schools reopen week of Aug. 12: First day, enrollment information

Kansas City area school districts to reopen the week of Aug. 12, learn more about enrollment and first day information for the 2013-2014 school year.

Terry Ward named Park University associate dean

Dr. Terry Ward, assistant professor of public administration, is the new Associate Dean of the Hauptmann School at Park University.

LINC Chess hosts 181 at North Kansas City tournament

LINC Chess hosted 181 students at its first North Kansas City tournament on April 6, 2013.

Mayor James reads to Chouteau students

Kansas City, Mo. Mayor Sly James read to students at Chouteau Elementary in the North Kansas City School District.

Chess expands in number, geography

The LINC Chess program continues to expand, both in number of students and geographically.