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.

LINC Commission Meeting — July 15, 2024

The LINC Commission will meet on Monday, July 15, 2024, 4 p.m., at the Kauffman Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

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.”

BoysGrow brings youthful joy to LINC's farm-to-family mission

Somewhere on the other end of their walk, a job waits. It might be cleaning some tools, weeding a tomato plot, mending a fence. But no rush. The walk along a gravel path in these 10 acres under a south Kansas City summer sky is just as much a part of the BoysGrow experience.

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.

LINC Commission Meeting — June 18, 2024

The LINC Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 4 p.m., at the Kauffman Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

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.

LINC applies for 21st Century Community Learning Center funding

The Local Investment Commission (LINC) is applying for grant funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers program (21 CCLC).

'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.

We're ready for a great season. Go to kclinc.org/summer

Here comes summer. LINC’s Caring Communities are getting ready at 17 sites with our summer school partner districts. We’ll be learning, playing and growing together. Go to kclinc.org/summer to enroll.

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.