Gladstone-LINC partnership creates first competitive robotics club

LINC Site Coordinator Roosevelt Dickerson and 4th grade teacher Robert Manly partner to create robotics club for Gladstone Elementary students in the Kansas City Public Schools.

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!

Students give back to the community with The Giving Tree

Students from Osage Trail Middle School basketball teams in the Fort Osage School District volunteer at The Giving Tree, a LINC sponsored site, during the holidays.

Mt. Washington Neighbors residents come together during the holidays

Mt. Washington Neighbors partner with community representatives to hold a neighborhood Christmas party.

Barber and Beauty Day continues to provide children with free haircuts

Attucks Elementary students in the Kansas City Public Schools receive free haircuts from local shops during the 5th annual Barber and Beauty Day.

Mayor continues Turn the Page KC efforts in Grandview School District

Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Sly James read to first-grade students at Martin City K-8 on Tuesday, Dec. 11, as Turn the Page KC efforts continued in area school districts.

Celebración de la Navidad celebrates Hispanic culture in Independence

Mallinson Elementary School was filled with dancing, food, music, and student performances on Tuesday, Dec. 10, as Celebración de la Navidad brought together Hispanic families across Independence to celebrate Christmas.

Results-38 schools participate in K-12 LINC Chess tournament

Rankings from the first K-12 LINC Chess tournament of the year at Fire Prairie Upper Elementary School in Fort Osage School District.

Follow the LINC chess tournament

Several hundred students are playing chess today in the Winter LINC Chess Tournament at Fire Prairie Upper Elementary in the Fort Osage School District.

Follow the action with our Twitter feed live from the event.

Community collects warm clothing for Woodland

Three community partners are hosting a clothing drive for 3 and 4 year old students at Woodland Early Learning Community School.

LINCWorks participants recognized for CNA+ course completion

Eighteen LINCWorks participants were recognized at a Dec. 5, 2013, ceremony for their achievement in completing a Certified Nursing Assistant Plus (CNA+) course.

KCPS to showcase schools during Cruise to Achievement

Students and families are invited to attend this free event Dec. 7 to learn more about the current scholastic opportunities available in the Kansas City Public Schools.

Whittier students receive free books

Mayor Sly James reads "Where the Wild Things Are" to students at Whittier Elementary in KCPS. Each student received 5 free books from KPMG.

Mt. Washington neighbors discuss using former school grounds

The new Mt. Washington senior development project is looking to provide an acre of land for development as a community area for the former school located in northwest Independence.

LINC students active with soccer clubs

Garcia, Rogers, and Whittier Caring Communities partner with Mattie Rhodes Center to create weekly soccer club for students.

Caring Communities to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Bryant and Procter Caring Communities raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities by collecting pop-tabs from December 2 - December 20.

Gladstone receives picture from the White House

Gladstone Elementary received a letter and picture from the White House and the first family which is now proudly displayed at the school located in the Kansas City Public Schools.