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LINC In Review - March 2008

U.S. Sen. Kit Bond neighborhood meeting on foreclosures in the Kansas City area, FAST - Families and Schools Together training seminar, Hickman Mills School District bond and levy election, High School Seniors job and career fair.

Founder Bert Berkley - History of LINC

Founder Bert Berkley talks about the history of LINC at the Kansas City Public Library during his book signing for "Giving Back: Connecting You, Business, and Community".

Bert Berkley Book Signing

LINC founder Bert Berkley talks about his new book "Giving Back: Connecting You, Business, and Community". 

LINC In Review - February 2008

Ingels Caring Communities foreclosure meeting, Sen. Claire McCaskill foreclosure clinic, ACE Caring Communities Soul Food Luncheon, Deborah Scott receives Child Adovacate Award, Palestine Neighborhood Caring Communities open house.

LINC In Review - January 2008

LINC staff in Independence receive awards, Palestine Neighborhood Caring Communities Open House, High School Job Fair, Voter registration, Child Advocacy Day 2008

LINC Founder Writes Book

LINC's founder Bert Berkley reads part of the foreword to his new book "Giving Back: Connecting You, Business and Community". LINC is featured in a chapter of the book.

LINC In Review - December 2007

Academy of Kansas City's Holida Fun Event, News conference by National Senior Citizen's Law Center about what consumers should know about nursing home admissions agreements, LINC founder Bert Berkley reads part of the foreword of his new book.

LINC In Review - November 2007

ACE Caring Communities dedication, Palestine Neighborhood Development Association, Dr. Robert Lupton, Eastern Jackson County Community Center

LINC In Review - October 2007

Palestine Caring Communities, Superintendents and a charter school director speak about LINC partnership, Moving On: LINC forms new partnerships, 2007 Lights On After School, 2007 Independence Heritage Festival.

Moving On: LINC Forms New Partnerships

After ending its partnership with the Kansas City, Mo. School District, LINC forms new partnerships with school districts, community centers and Charter Schools.

LINC In Review - September 2007

Grandview Caring Communties enrollment, Educare child care accreditation project, Crestview Caring Communities backpack program, 2007 POWER of Diversity Celebration.

LINC In Review - August 2007

Welfare to Work award, Hickman Mills back to school rallly, William Chrisman Caring Communities Site Council, Independence "Weed and Seed" grant, Sugar Creek Summer Program.

LINC In Review - July 2007

This LINC In Review is dedicated to Jane Stephenson, who passed away on July 20, 2007. Jane was a site coordinator at Longan Caring Communities since 1999. We will always remember her great spirit and love of the children she served.

LINC in Independence

LINC works closely with the Independence community, their schools and neighborhoods. This is a collection of eight stories that show the depth of this partnership.

LINC Overview 2006

A brief history of LINC. It provides great information from LINC's volunteer leaders and those working in schools and neighborhoods. It covers some of LINC's early history, approach and reasons for its success. The video shows the breadth of the effort, the commitment of its volunteers and how it is getting the community involved.

The Move: LINC & KCMSD Partnership Ends

In January 2007, fifteen LINC Caring Communities sites were transitioned to the Kansas City Missouri School District. In April 2007, the LINC Commission votes unanimously to withdraw from the district. In June 2007, LINC finalized the removal of all equipment, resources and staff from the district.

LINC In Review - May 2007

2007 Educare Gross Motor Activity BBQ, McCoy Caring Communities Safe Schools Dedication, Randall Caring Communities job fair, NorthWest Communities Development Corporation and Independence Mayor Don Reimal honor LINC, Entrepreneurial and Child Development Associate Crendential graduation.

LINC In Review - April 2007

National Youth Service Day featuring Woodland and Gladstone Caring Communities, LINC receives Fujitsu donation, More2 Luncheon with speakers Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II and Prof. john a. powell, CHARACTER COUNTS! at Attucks Caring Communities

Kansas City, Mo. School District - Public Forum

Kansas City Missouri School District public forum about school closings on April 19, 2007. Superintendent Anthony Amato answers questions about the LINC and KCMSD partnership ending.

LINC Commission Meeting - April 16, 2007

There was a resolution and unanimous vote for LINC to end its partnership with the Kansas City, Mo. School District. This video shares portions of the meeting along with parent comments and concerns.

LINC In Review - March 2007

LINC 3rd Annual Spring Chess Tournament, Women's Overnight Retreat at Woodland Elem., Blenheim Caring Communities Job Fair, Chris Henrich - independent evaluation of LINC Before and After School Programs, Israel Seminar, Steve Renne - Missouri Medicaid, Swope Health Services Mobile Medical Van ribbon cutting.

LINC In Review - September 2006

KCMSD - Best Buy Teach Award, Garfield Caring Communities Science Fair, LINC hosts AHEC, Herman A. Johnson mentorship POWER program.

LINC In Review - July 2006

2006 Educare Gala, Nedra Bonds - Educare Coordinator, Special Committee on Immigration, Siddak Lartey - Coro Foundation Intern, Maywood Baptist Church Summer Youth Program, Community Schools "Creating the Conditions for Learning".

LINC In Review - May 2006

11th Annual Educare Gross Motor Activity BBQ, Voices of the Century Perform, Van Horn Caring Communities celebrate ESL, J.S. Chick Caring Communities Chess Tournament, Mt. Washington Caring Communities dedication for Dr. West Memorial Playground, LINC Commissioners honored, Askew Caring Communities "Salute to Mothers".

LINC In Review - April 2006

5th Annual Spring Home Tour for the National Association for Family Child Care Accredited Providers, LINC Enrollment Training, Foster Care appreciation Month, Ladd Caring Communities Grandparents Day, Rosemary Smith Lowe - Winner of the Kansas City Spirit Award, Dutch Government Visits LINC, Strengthening Families PSA, LINC featured in a national report, Neighborhood Services Committee meeting at Fort Osage, LINC Site Coordinator meeting.

LINC In Review - March 2006

Blenheim Caring Communities job fair, Child Advocacy Day 2006, LINC PSA's, Independence Child Welfare Initiative, Finding A Family, Melcher Caring Communities peace walk, J.S. Chick Sould Food Luncheon, LINC Commissioners Oath

LINC In Review - February 2006

2006 Child Advocacy Day, Child Welfare Reform press conference, LINC PSA's, J.S. Chick Soul Food Luncheon, Independence Child Welfare Initiative.

LINC In Review - January 2006

2006 Child Advocacy Day, Child Welfare Reform press conference, LINC Public Service Announcements, J.S. Chick Soul Food Luncheon, LINC Commissioners Oath

LINC In Review - January & February 2007

This two month feature includes: LINC website promotional video, 2007 Child Advocacy Day, Buck O'Neil Book, Sugar Creek Eagle Exchange Auction, CHARACTER COUNTS! training seminar, Independence School District "Holiday Helper", Blenheim Caring Communities holiday gift baskets.

Richard Morris Radio Interview

LINC Commissioner Richard Morris is a guest on the radio program "Community Focus & Issues" with host Don Baston.

Tim Decker Interview

LINC staff member Tim Decker has been selected to head the Missouri Division of Youth Services (DYS), part of the Missouri Department of Social Services.

Meet The Senator

Five steps on how to deliver a powerful message to your representatives in Jefferson City.

John Gardner Interview

The late John W. Gardner discusses LINC and efforts to create a voice for every citizen in goverment and social services.

LINC and Dutch Government

LINC exchanges ideas on community outreach with representatives of the Dutch government.

KCMO School Board Meeting - Dec. 13, 2006

The Kansas City Missouri School Board discusses the transition of 15 Caring Communities sites. Parent concerns were discussed with the school board during their regularly scheduled meeting.

LINC: Bright Eyes

What do you see when you look into the eyes of a child?  Public service announcement.

LINC Commissioners - Oath Of Office

The oath of office taken by all LINC commissioners.

LINC Featured - Coalition For Community Schools

LINC is featured in National Education Report in May 2006.  The report underscores the growing attention about community schools in achieving educational reform.

Rosemary Smith Lowe - KC Spirit Award

LINC Commissioner Rosemary Smith Lowe is honored with the 2006 Kansas City Spirit Award.

LINC Commissioners Honored

LINC Commissioner Mary Kay McPhee receives the Chancellor's Medal from UMKC. Commissioner Rosemary Smith Lowe is honored by the city with a street dedication.

What is LINC? - Public Service Annoucement

LINC employees describe the organization in their own words.

Coalition For Community Schools - Baltimore

Coalition for Community Schools National Forum in Baltimore, MD.
"Community Schools Creating the Conditions for Learning". June 2006

Marty Blank Presentation

Marty Blank, Director Of Coalition For Community Schools, offers thoughts on how "community schools" can help address the essential "conditions of learning" and the opportunities for the entire community to be involved.

Rep. Steny Hoyer On Community Schools

U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer on Community Schools. The Coalition for Community Schools held a major conference in June 2006 in Baltimore, MD. The conference focus was Creating the Conditions for Learning. U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) shared these comments with conference attendees. Hoyer is the lead sponsor for the proposed Full Service Community Schools Act which would provide federal funding to support efforts in community schools.

Landon Rowland on Comcast

Watch LINC chairman Landon Rowland being interviewed on ComCast's NewsMakers

LINC: A Quiet Revolution

This is the first video LINC ever produced. It provides great information from LINC?s volunteer leaders and those working in schools and neighborhoods. It covers some of LINC?s early history, approach and reasons for its success. The video shows the breadth of the effort, the commitment of its volunteers and how it is getting the community involved.

Caring Communities

Ingels Caring Communities Meeting on Foreclosures

Ingels Caring Communities in the Hickman Mills School District hosted a meeting on residential foreclosures. Concerned community members and parents learned more about the issue.

ACE Soul Food Luncheon

ACE Caring Communities celebrates its partnerships with with the community.

Palestine Neighborhood Caring Communities Open House

Palestine Neighborhood Caring Communities holds an open house to celebrate new partnerships.

Academy of Kansas City - Holiday Fun

Elementary students at Academy of Kansas City made holiday decorations at "Santa's Workshop".

ACE Dedication Ceremony

Afrikan Centered Education Collegium Campus held a dedication ceremony for its new facilities. ACE Caring Communities is one of LINC's largest Caring Communities sites.

Palestine Neighborhood Caring Communities

Palestine Neighborhood Caring Communities is a new partnership between LINC and the city of Kansas City, MO.

Lights On After School 2007

Lights on After School is celebrated nationide to call attention to the importance of after school programs and activities.

Crestview Backpack Program

Crestview Elementary, a LINC Caring Communities site, was featured in USA Today and honored by Office Depot for a program that provides backpacks full of healthy food and school supplies for needy students.

Grandview Caring Communities Enrollment

LINC began enrollment for Before and After School Programs at six elementary school in the Grandview School District, a new LINC partner. Other Caring Communities programs will be offered at Grandview Middle School.

William Chrisman Caring Communities

Meet the William Chrisman Caring Communities Site Council and LINC Site Coordinator Rudy Summerville.

Richard Morris on Caring For Kansas City

LINC Commissioner Richard Morris talks about LINC and Caring Communities on "Caring For Kansas City" on KCMO 710am radio. July 28, 2007. 

Hickman Mills Back To School Rally - 2007

Hickman Mills celebrates the new school year with a back to school rally. LINC Caring Communities will be at eight elementary schools in the Hickman Mills School District.

Before and After School Program Enrollment - Spanish

Spanish Version - LINC Caring Communities Before and After School Program enrollment information.

Before and After School Program Enrollment

LINC Caring Communities Before and After School Program enrollment information.

LINC Summer Programs - Grace Baptist Church

LINC is running 13 summer programs within the Kansas City, Mo. School District. Approximately 1000 children are enrolled in the programs which feature CHARACTER COUNTS!.

What Works - NBC Nightly News

News story on a Community School in Chicago and the impact on children and neighborhoods. (courtesy NBC Nightly News)

Coalition For Community Schools Awards - Independence

The Independence Missouri School District is a Community Award Winner for 2007. Superintendent Jim Hinson discusses efforts by the district to make the community a safer place for children and families.

Coalition For Community Schools Awards- Lolenzo Poe

Multnomah County, Oregon is a Community Award Winner for 2007. Lolenzo Poe, Dept. of School and Community Partnerships, explains why Community Schools are important to students and to neighborhoods.

NE Public Library Parents Meeting

Concerned Northeast parents attended a public meeting on April 26, 2007 to discuss LINC and the Kansas City, Mo. School District ending the Caring Communities partnership.

National Youth Service Day - KC

Students from Woodland Elementary and Gladstone Academy participated in National Youth Service Day - KC in April 2007. They helped clean up their schools and spent time with senior citizens.

Women's Retreat - March 2007

Over 50 girls from Clarke, King and Central middle schools participated in a women's retreat at Woodland Elementary.

Swope Health Services Mobile Medical Clinic

Swope Health Serivces will be providing primary health services for the uninsured. A dedication ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 15th at Fort Osage High School.

CHARACTER COUNTS! - Training Seminar

LINC staff attend a CHARACTER COUNTS! training seminar and learn about the six pillars of character.

Sugar Creek - Character Counts

Students at Sugar Creek Elementary participate in the first Eagle Exchange Auction, a part of the CHARACTER COUNTS! program. The program rewards students for good behavior and reinforces the six pillars of character building.

McCoy Dental Clinic

Students benefit from an in-school dental office at McCoy Elementary in the Kansas City Missouri School District.

Mt. Washington Playground Dedication

Mt. Washington Caring Communities dedication ceremony for the Dr. West Memorial Playground. May 26, 2006

Van Horn Caring Communities

Van Horn Caring Communities celebrates the "English As A Second Language - ESL" program with a year-end celebration. May 2006

Nowlin Middle School & Maywood Church

Free summer youth program at Maywood Baptist Church.

Melcher World Peace Walk

Children of Melcher Caring Communities walk to celebrate world peace.

Grandparent's Day

Ladd Caring Communities hosted their 4th Annual Grandparent's Appreciation Luncheon. April 2006

J.S. Chick - Soul Food Luncheon

J.S. Chick is one of LINC's original Caring Communities sites and is well known for its Afro-centric academic program.

Ft. Osage - Neighborhood Services Committee

The LINC Neighborhood Services Committee meeting at Ft. Osage School District. May 2006

Blenheim Holiday Gift Baskets

Blenheim Caring Communities delivers gift baskets to people in need during the holiday season.

Buck O'Neil Music Video

Students perform the song ?Give It Up for Buck O?Neil? at O?Neil?s memorial service. The song is included on the DVD accompanying the book.

Blenheim Job Fair

Blenheim Caring Communities Job Fair

J.S. Chick - Chess Tournament

J.S. Chick Caring Communities hosts the 6th annual "Be Your Best, Play Chess" tournament. May 20, 2006

Children/Families

LINC expands Families and Schools Together programs

LINC is expanding the Families and Schools Together program into all all LINC partner school districts. A dozen LINC Site Coordinators completed a week-long training to become FAST certified facilitators.

2008 Child Advocacy Day

Over 300 people attended the 2008 Child Advocacy Day at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.

2008 Child Advocate Award Winner - Deborah Scott

Deborah Scott, director of the Missouri Division of Social Services, was the 2008 Child Avocate Award Winner. Scott is very supportive of LINC and its work.

Child Advocacy Day 2007

Over 250 LINC volunteers "got on the bus" and joined others from around Missouri for the 25th Annual Child Advocacy Day.

David Shipler - On Debt, Poverty and Employment

David Shipler is a Pulitzer Prize winning author who wrote "The Working Poor: Invisible in America". He spoke at a 2004 LINC Commission meeting about debt, poverty and employment issues faced by some Americans.

David Shipler - On Education

David Shipler is a Pulitzer Prize winning author who wrote "The Working Poor: Invisible in America". He spoke at a 2004 LINC Commission meeting about issues that affect education.

2007 LINC Educare Video Presentation

The Ninth Annual LINC Educare Appreciation Gala video presentation. Honoring child care providers, Grandparents as Parents and Foster Parents.

MC+ For Kids

The MC+ For Kids program provides health insurance for children of Missouri parents unable to afford private insurance.

Finding A Family

Photographer Scott Chapin uses his photography to bring attention to Kansas City's children in need of adoption.

Independence Child Welfare Initiative Award

Winner of the 2006 National Civic Star Award.

Jackson County Children's Division on Child Welfare

Child welfare press conference.

Voices Of The Century

Performance at the Kansas City Downtown Library. May 2006

Educare Gross Motor Activity BBQ

LINC hosts the 11th annual Educare Gross Motor Activity BBQ. May 2006

Educare Gala 2006

Child care providers talk about their experience with Educare.

Educare Coordinator: Nedra Bonds

The Local Investment Commission welcomes Nedra Bonds as the new Educare Coordinator.

Educare Accreditation

The 5th Annual Spring Home Tour of the National Association for Family Child Care Accredited Providers. May 2006

LINC and Dutch Government

LINC exchanges ideas on community outreach with representatives of the Dutch government.

Gov. Matt Blunt - After School Summit

Missouri Governor Matt Blunt discusses the need of after-school care for children of working parents.

Child Advocacy Day 2006

Missouri's Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families has been organizing Missouri Child Advocacy Day for more than 20 years to allow child and youth advocates an opportunity to show their support for children's issues.

Strengthening Families

LINC is strengthening communities by helping children and families. Public service announcement.

Education

Community Schools For All

The Coalition for Community Schools presents "Community Schools For All". A look back at the history of community schools. 

KCUR Up To Date - Question About LINC

Kansas City, Mo. School District Superintendent Anthony Amato answers a question about the school district?s plans for providing child care services this summer and fall to replace what LINC had been doing on the KCUR program "Up To Date".

KCUR Up To Date - May 7, 2007 - Full Show

Kansas City, Mo. School District Superintendent Anthony Amato and School Board President David Smith Monday discussed the timetable for the consolidation, the advantages and potential challenges of having children in a combined environment, and the district's new pre-K early childhood education program on the KCUR program "Up to Date".

LINC and CHARACTER COUNTS!

The CHARACTER COUNTS! program is an active part of LINC Caring Communities in the Kansas City area. Summer school activities sponsored by LINC will utilize the CHARACTER COUNTS! program and its six pillars of character building.

Gold Star Schools Award

Procter and Bryant Elementary Schools in the Independence Mo. School District were named "Gold Star Schools" by the Missouri Dept. Of Elementary and Secondary Education.

LINC Spring Chess Tournament

The LINC Spring Chess Tournament was held on March 24, 2007 at Rockhurst Community Center. Fifty-six students representing 14 Kansas City area schools competed in this tournament.

Chris Henrich Research on LINC Programs

Chris Henrich, Ph.D., Asst. Professor in Developmental Psychology at Georgia State University, discusses his multi-year evaluation of LINC Caring Communities sites in the Kansas City, Mo. School District.

Chris Henrich - Spanish

Chris Henrich, Ph.D., Profesor Asistente Psicologia del Desarrollo Universidad Estatal de Georgia, discute su evaluacion multi-anual de las comunidades carinosas de LINC en el distrito escolar de Kansas City, Mo.

Chris Henrich - Extended Interview

This is an extended interview with Chris Henrich, Ph.D..

Best Buy Award

The Kansas City Missouri School District is the 2006 recipient of the $250,000 Best Buy Teach Award.

Van Horn Caring Communities

Van Horn Caring Communities celebrates the "English As A Second Language - ESL" program with a year-end celebration. May 2006

Marty Blank Presentation

Marty Blank, Director Of Coalition For Community Schools, offers thoughts on how "community schools" can help address the essential "conditions of learning" and the opportunities for the entire community to be involved.

J.S. Chick - Chess Tournament

J.S. Chick Caring Communities hosts the 6th annual "Be Your Best, Play Chess" tournament. May 20, 2006

Rep. Steny Hoyer On Community Schools

U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer on Community Schools. The Coalition for Community Schools held a major conference in June 2006 in Baltimore, MD. The conference focus was Creating the Conditions for Learning. U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) shared these comments with conference attendees. Hoyer is the lead sponsor for the proposed Full Service Community Schools Act which would provide federal funding to support efforts in community schools.

Health/Seniors

Swope Mobile Clinic to Center Caring Communities

Swope Health Services Mobile Medical Clinic comes to Center School District.

Missouri Nursing Home Admisssions Agreements

LINC hosted a news conference for the National Senior Citizens Law Center on how consumers can learn more about Missouri Nursing Home Admissions Agreements.

A Journey For Health

Sweeping changes have been made in the Independence School District's nutrition services department. Fresher ingredients, fewer processed foods, and more fruits and vegatables are just some of the changes benefitting their students.  Thus, preparing them for a life of healthy habits and healthy eating.

Fairmount Plaza

Dedication ceremony for the Fairmount Plaza in Independence. It provides affordable homes for seniors.

Medicaid In Missouri - Steve Renne

Steve Renne, Interim Director of Medical Services for Missouri Dept. of Social Services, discusses Missouri's plans to reform Medicaid.

Swope Health Services Mobile Medical Clinic

Swope Health Serivces will be providing primary health services for the uninsured. A dedication ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 15th at Fort Osage High School.

Medicaid - Spanish

Recent changes in federal law require that most persons receiving Medicaid need to provide proof of citizenship in order to receive benefits when their benefits are recertified.

Medicaid

Recent changes in federal law require that most persons receiving Medicaid need to provide proof of citizenship in order to receive benefits when their benefits are recertified.

Jobs

High School Seniors Job Fair

Around 1,800 high school seniors from 11 schools attended. School Districts participating were: Center, Grandview, Hickman Mills, Independence, Lee's Summit and Raytown.

POWER 2007 - Seven Year Celebration

The 2007 POWER of Diversity Celebration hosted by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and the Minority Business Alliance.

POWER of Diversity Celebration - 2006

POWER Minority Business Alliance and the Greater Kansas City Chamber Of Commerce honor the Herman A. Johnson Mentorship Graduates for 2006.

Randall Caring Communities Job Fair

Randall Caring Communities in Independence held its first-ever community job fair on May 17, 2007. The job fair was open to the public and free to employers. Over 150 people attended.

Missouri General Assembly Immigration Debate

State special committee on immigration in Kansas City. June 2006

Blenheim Job Fair

Blenheim Caring Communities Job Fair

Faith-Based

Dr. Bob Lupton - Healthy Communities

Dr. Bob Lupton was the keynote speaker at an event held at Maywood Baptist Church in Independence, MO on November 27, 2007. He discusses many issues on gentrification, poverty and healthy communities.

MORE2 - Rev. Tommie Pierson

Rev. Tommie Pierson discusses social issues, education and employment at a MORE2 luncheon on October 18, 2007 at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church.

MORE2 Banquet - Rev. Timothy McDonald III

The Rev. Timothy McDonald III is deeply rooted in the struggles for civil rights, economic and social justice and political empowerment in the African American community. He has taught and lectured at colleges and universities around the country.

MORE2 Luncheon - Rev. Emanuel Cleaver II

Rev. Emanuel Cleaver II, pastor at St. James United Methodist Church and the 5th District congressman from Missouri, has championed diversity both as a pastor and political leader in Kansas City.

MORE2 Luncheon - Prof. john a. powell

Prof. john a. powell has written extensively on significant issues including structural racism, racial justice and regionalism, concentrated poverty and urban sprawl in the United States, South Africa and Brazil. He is the executive director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at Ohio State University.

Others

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver hosts foreclosure meeting

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver and the City of Independence will host a public meeting to help those facing foreclosure.

Sen. Kit Bond on Foreclosures

United States Sen. Kit Bond discusses federal responses and the community impact of foreclosures at a March 21 meeting at Northland Neighborhoods in Clay County. Sen. Bond has been a longtime proponent of affordable housing and represented Missouri in the U.S. Senate since 1986.

Hickman Mills School District Bond and Levy Issue

Hickman Mills School District patrons on April 8 will vote on a bond and levy election. The issue was presented at the March LINC Commission meeting.

Sen. Claire McCaskill on Foreclosures

Sen. Claire McCaskill spoke to LINC about residential foreclosures at a community meeting organized to connect business and government to those in need.

Residential Foreclosures - Paul Wenske

Paul Wenske, reporter for the Kansas City Star, has written extensively on residential foreclosures in the Kansas City area.

Residential Foreclosures - Kelly Edmiston

Kelly Edmiston, Senior Economist for the Federal Reserve of Kansas City, spoke at the Jan. 28, 2008 LINC Commission meeting about the growing residential foreclosures in Kansas City neighborhoods.

Palestine Neighborhood Development Corp. - 25th Anniversary

Palestine Neighborhood Development Corporation celebrates their 25th Anniversary. The new LINC Caring Communties site is one of LINC's newest partnerships with the city of Kansas City, MO.

Eastern Jackson County Community Center

Concerned citizens are working hard to build a Buckner community center that will serve the rural Eastern Jackson County community and other neighboring communities.

Independence Heritage Festival 2007

The Independence Heritage Festival is a celebration of the diversity of the Independence community and its heritage. LINC is a proud sponsor of this multi-cultural event.

NWCDC - Join Us

NorthWest Communities Development Corporation is a broad-spectrum community development organization that offers youth and senior programs, works with the police to address crime issues, and spurred housing redevelopment. LINC is a proud partner of the NWCDC and supports their efforts to improve western Independence.

Dr. M. L. King Jr. Celebration

"Living the Dream". Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was held in Independence, Mo. in January of 2006.

Independence Heritage Festival 2005

The First Annual Independence Ethnic Festival held in McCoy Park on October 15, 2005.

Edward F. Zigler Tribute

Mr. Zigler is Emeritus Sterling Professor of Psychology at Yale University.  He was one of the planners of Project Head Start.   He was born in Kansas City, Mo. in 1930 and is an alumnus of Manual Tech and Woodland Elementary.

Mayoral Candidate Alvin Brooks

Mayoral candidate Alvin Brooks speaks at the March 19, 2007 LINC Commission meeting.

Mayoral Candidate Mark Funkhouser

Mayoral candidate Mark Funkhouser speaks at the March 19, 2007 LINC Commission meeting.

Missouri's Community Partnerships

Celebrating a decade of difference in Missouri.

Independence Heritage Festival 2006

Held in McCoy Park in Independence, MO on September 30, 2006.