News Release: 12/2/2024
Growth Ministries Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of incarcerated individuals, is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new program: an Entrepreneurial Workshop for Inmates. This innovative program will equip inmates with the skills and knowledge necessary to start and manage their own businesses upon release, fostering economic self-sufficiency, reducing recidivism, and strengthening our communities. The year-long program will cover essential
News Release: 11/27/2024
Pinnacle Winds, Kansas City’s professional concert band, announces the sixth concert of its fourth season to occur on Sunday, December 15, 2024, beginning at 2:00 pm in the beautiful sanctuary of the Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene at 11811 State Line Road in Kansas City, Missouri. The concert is entitled “The Love of Giving,” and will feature a seasonal music program that will be entertaining and uplifting. Pinnacle Winds conductor Dr. John C. Carmichael will share the podium with conductors
Michelle Wimes: 2024 Culture Catalyst Award Honoree
An agent of change: Michelle Wimes receives Culture Catalyst award We’re celebrating Michelle Wimes, JD, Senior Vice President & Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, for receiving one of just two 2024 Culture Catalyst awards from the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. Michelle’s expert leadership in our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts is creating positive change at Children’s Mercy and beyond. This award recognizes gamechangers like Michelle who, according to
Welcome House - Embracing New Seasons and New Adventures
October was one for the books at Welcome House. From haunted attractions to fireside meetings, we packed in a full lineup of activities that brought the guys together with family, friends and community. We kicked off the season by heading for some Halloween fun, where we got our fair share of scares. A huge thanks to Zombie Purge for an unforgettable night—dodging zombies isn’t something we’ll forget anytime soon! We balanced out the thrills with fireside meetings, taking some time to connect and talk
HALO is Hiring 20 New Positions in Kansas City!
Full Time, Part-Time, Day and Overnight Youth Advocates, PRNs, and Learning Center Assistant Positions Available Kansas City, MO — HALO, a nonprofit that helps homeless and at-risk children around the world, is growing its Kansas City team with the expansion of its new HALO Learning Center and HALO Homes. The new Kansas City HALO project opens in Fall 2024, located at Interstate 435 and Blue Pkwy, near the Chiefs and Royals Stadiums. The project includes a Boys Home, Girls Home, and an expanded
Policy Updates: DOL Overtime Rule, Federal Grants Changes, DAF Rule Hearings, and More
Wednesday May 15, 2024 Advocacy, Public Policy Nonprofit Connect works to keep Members updated on policy changes that affect nonprofits through Policy Updates. These messages provide brief information on what is going on in government and policy that may be of interest to the nonprofit community. Salary Threshold Requirements Raised by DOL Overtime Rule In late April, the U.S. Department of Labor announced its Overtime Final Rule, which updates overtime protections for workers employed by
