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Kansas City nonprofits need volunteers right now, and the benefits go both ways. From reading with kids to caring for shelter animals, giving just a few hours creates measurable change in your community.
Thousands of Kansas City volunteers are preparing to welcome soccer fans from around the world for the FIFA World Cup. Local residents are stepping up to showcase their city's famous Midwest hospitality on the global stage.
Kansas City brought together soccer fans and nature lovers to restore the Blue River before the city hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup. City council members turned the cleanup into a friendly competition between World Cup teams.
After a dedicated park volunteer crashed his car while cleaning up trash, his colleagues surprised him with a $400 gift card to get back on the road. Jean's selfless habit of donating any money he finds while volunteering made him the perfect recipient.
More than 100 volunteers spent their Saturday packing shampoo, soap, and other essentials that government assistance doesn't cover. The effort helps teens who skip school because they lack basic hygiene products.
Faith communities in Kansas City are stepping up to protect families, offering sanctuary and training volunteers to monitor courts and accompany immigrants during a time of uncertainty. Churches are becoming hubs of compassion and community action.
Nearly three years after opening its new terminal, Kansas City International Airport has generated 40,000 jobs and $6.3 billion in economic output. The investment is transforming Kansas City into a global destination just as the city prepares to welcome the world for six FIFA World Cup matches this summer.
When an EF-2 tornado tore through Hillsdale, Kansas, neighbors and church volunteers grabbed chainsaws and showed up to rebuild. Within 24 hours, 20 volunteers were clearing debris and restoring hope.
England's World Cup journey begins at Kansas City's Swope Soccer Village, a peaceful training haven nestled in a sprawling park. The city's mayor calls hosting the Three Lions a "historic moment" that will unite the community through the beautiful game.
The Kansas City Royals are partnering with Hallmark Cards on a $3 billion downtown project featuring a new ballpark at Crown Center. Two-thirds of the funding comes from private sources, creating 85 acres of mixed-use development in the heart of the city.
Defending World Cup champions Argentina chose Kansas City as their home base for the 2026 tournament, beating out Miami and bringing up to 100,000 fans to the heartland. The selection puts a Midwest city on the global stage as the largest World Cup in history kicks off in just three months.
Eight volunteers in Great Bend, Kansas just helped 281 older adults navigate tax season for free, securing vital refunds and building financial security. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program has been delivering this lifeline to communities nationwide since 1968.
Rapid City is calling for volunteers to help bring its massive America 250 birthday celebration to life this July. The five-day event will feature drone shows, fireworks at Mount Rushmore, parades, and family activities across the Black Hills.
Four Kansas cities just won $200,000 grants to tackle air pollution with their own customized plans. The funding helps local leaders create solutions that fit their communities' unique needs.
Corporate employees spent a day restoring Camp Liberty, a beloved day camp in Liberty State Park that's been giving Jersey City children fun-filled summers since 1974. The volunteer cleanup means thousands more kids will enjoy freshly painted picnic tables and tidy grounds when camp opens this June. #
A group of Nashville friends built more than 50 benches for bus riders who had nowhere to sit. After the city initially removed some, officials are now working together with the volunteers to make the project official.
A crew of six volunteers in Sun City West spent five hours transforming an overgrown yard, only to discover the homeowner had finally found help moments after they finished. Now the community is bringing back a beloved program that supports neighbors who can't keep up with yard work.
When an EF-2 tornado destroyed most of tiny Hillsdale, Kansas, more than 100 volunteers showed up within 48 hours to help their neighbors rebuild. Churches, businesses, and complete strangers brought heavy equipment and hope to a community that needed both.
Employees rolled up their sleeves to refresh Camp Liberty, the oldest day camp in Liberty State Park. The volunteer cleanup ensures Jersey City kids will have another summer of fun at the beloved 1974 program.
Kansas City Current plays in the world's first purpose-built women's soccer stadium, and Denver Summit is building their own. These groundbreaking venues are changing how women's sports franchises think about success.
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