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Local Investment Commission is a nationally recognized organization known for its efforts to improve the lives of children and families in Kansas City through its Caring Communities initiative. more


LINC returns to KCMSD

LINC will return to the Kansas City, Mo. School District this fall at 36 new LINC Caring Communities sites.

Each school will have a LINC site coordinator to serve the children, families and adults in the neighborhood. learn more...

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School Cleanups

Twenty-five urban churches will partner with the Kansas City, Missouri School District (KCMSD) for "Hands of Hope". This is an effort to revitalize and upgrade five local schools during a single day of cooperation on July 18. Community members and clergy will paint offices and classrooms, replace windows, upgrade landscaping and make other repairs at the following schools: Paige Elementary, Longfellow Elementary, Westport High, Ladd Elementary and Scarritt Elementary.

The Independence School District follows up on the success of last year's Extreme School Makeover with Project Shine. The community is being asked to volunteer the weekend of July 18-19 to help clean, paint and update these schools - Chrisman, Van Horn, Bridger, Nowlin and Korte. Get more information or visit their website.


Missouri Reentry Process

Gov. Jay Nixon signed an executive order supporting cooperative community efforts to help ex-offenders successfully return to communities. The Missouri Reentry Process (MRP), directed by the Missouri Dept. of Corrections, provides tools for a smoother transition from incarceration to the community. The MRP began in 2002.

George Lombardi, director of the Missouri Corrections Department, joined business, community, nonprofit, law enforcement, faith-based and others involved at a March 27 event at Southeast Community Center to share the signing of the executive order.  Watch video  LINC has been actively involved in several local reentry process efforts in Kansas City and eastern Jackson County.


Weathering The Financial Storm

A KCPT special presentation that provides practical information and resources for dealing with tough economic times. Visit the website www.weatheringthefinancialstorm.org for a list of resources in the Kansas City area.


CPR Classes

LINC provides CPR classes for child care providers. Tracy Brown of T's Toddler Care shares his recent experience.  Watch


LINC Chess Tournament

Over 100 students from 36 schools in the Kansas City area participated in the 2009 LINC Chess Tournament held on May 9 at Hickman Mills High School.  Photos | Tournament Results 


Community Gardens

ms_garden_jpgLINC Caring Communities sites across the city are planting community gardens.

The gardens are being used to teach science, nutrition, math and other skills. The effort is supported by Kansas City Community Gardens a non-profit that assists low-income people, children and community groups who want to grow their own food.

 Photos of community gardens


 

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