by CLA Digital | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Community Minute
SOAR Special Needs was founded by Stephen “Doc” Hunsley M.D., to transform the lives of special families and empower them to soar in their local and faith communities. Families who have children with special needs face major challenges. SOAR is determined...
by CLA Digital | Oct 3, 2022 | Blog, Community Minute
Avenue of Life Avenue of Life is on a mission to end child homelessness in Kansas City. They are mobilizing our community to equip and empower low-income individuals and families to be self-sustained and independent. Utilizing a collective impact approach, Avenue of...
by CLA Digital | Sep 2, 2022 | Blog, Community Minute
Here at Community Lending of America, we are excited to highlight the Jared Coones Pumpkin Memorial 5k Walk/Run! On October 5th, 1998 after a long and courageous battle with leukemia, 10-year-old Jared Coones passed away. Jayne, Jared’s mom, passed away on December...
by CLA Digital | Aug 1, 2022 | Blog, Community Minute
Down Syndrome Innovations, which was formerly known as Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City, was founded in 1984 by a group of parents that wanted to support families that were experiencing the birth of a child with down syndrome. Their vision to support was...
by CLA Digital | Jul 1, 2022 | Blog, Community Minute
Hillcrest Hope Hillcrest Hope is a local, nonprofit that provides the opportunity of housing and stability to those in need. The Beltzer family started Hillcrest Hope, located in Liberty Missouri in 1978 after experiencing the threat of homelessness due to job loss...
by CLA Digital | Jun 6, 2022 | Blog, Community Minute
YouthBuild KCK Here at Community Lending of America, we are excited to highlight YouthBuild KCK! YouthBuild KCK is a local branch of an occupational and educational training program for low income young people ages 16 to 24. They provide opportunities to youth in...
