Become a Variety Hero today!

Help every kid be active, be social, and belong Become a Variety Hero today HERE! For a minimum of $16 per month, you can become a Variety Hero AND receive a Charlie Hustle Variety KC T-shirt. When you donate to Variety KC, you support programs such as My Medical Equipment, My Therapy, My Recreation, and […]

Walk to School

Work. School. Sports. Projects. Tests. Appointments. Life can get hectic. Need a mental health break? Try taking a walk! Walking has been proven to help improve mood and sleep quality and reduce stress. Click HERE to find inspiration that will get you and your family walking, rolling and strolling across the Kansas City region. Let’s Walk, KC! 

Kansas City Golf Classic

Don’t miss the Kansas City Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Classic benefiting the American Cancer Society on August 5th at The National in Parkville. Hit the green and help the American Cancer Society (ACS) end cancer as we know it, for everyone. This inaugural Kansas City Golf Classic is a new tournament designed to raise funds […]

Stay Safe with Destination Safe

Destination Safe believes that everyone deserves to feel safe on our roadways. We’re committed to improving transportation safety in the greater Kansas City area. But we can’t do it alone. We need our community to help increase awareness and practice safe driving tactics. Destination Safe, Drive to Zero and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety […]

Stay Safe with Destination Safe

Destination Safe believes that everyone deserves to feel safe on our roadways. We’re committed to improving transportation safety in the greater Kansas City area. But we can’t do it alone. We need our community to help increase awareness and practice safe driving tactics. Destination Safe, Drive to Zero and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety […]

SkyCast with Mid-America Regional Council

Ozone season in the Greater Kansas City region began on March 1 and will continue through Oct. 31. During ozone season, the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) monitors air quality to let you know when ozone levels are expected to be unhealthy. MARC issues the SkyCast, the region’s daily ozone season air quality forecast, each afternoon […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Cleaning out closets or decluttering your space? You can donate your used clothing and shoes of any size or small household items to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Donations turn into funds that support your local Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program. Donate local. Defend potential. Visit HERE for more info.

Opioid Awareness

Today’s Drugs Are Different. The drug supply and patterns of drug use are changing–whether or not you use opioids,stimulants, or other drugs. It’s more important than ever to understand the increased risk of overdose. Know the facts. Test for fentanyl. Carry naloxone. Never use alone. Treatment and support are just one call or click away. […]

Destination Safe

The “100 Deadliest Days” is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nationwide more than 7,000 people died in teen-related crashes from 2011–2020 during this summer period. In 2021 alone, 900 people were killed in these types of crashes, a […]

MARC Head Start

Looking to give your little ones a head start? Families in Clay, Platte and Jackson Counties may qualify for high-quality early learning services! MARC Head Start is accepting applications from families with children up to age five and pregnant women. Apply now HERE!