LINC has produced a series of new community maps showing poverty, school-aged children and demographics by area school district.Read More
If you qualify and are approved, contributions to your MOST 529 Plan account will be matched dollar-for-dollarRead More
Thank you for celebrating with LINC and the Afterschool Alliance for a nation-wide celebration of safe, healthy, educational after school programs.Read More
LINC Chess Open Play Days are Sundays from 2:30-5pm at select branches of the Kansas City Public Library.Read More
LINC offers a Chess Education Academy to all LINC staff, parents, and other interested adults who wish to learn to play chess.Read More
Join LINC and the Afterschool Alliance for a nation-wide celebration of safe, healthy, educational after school programs on October 20, 2011.Read More
Our Site Coordinators work with the community to bring valuable resources to the neighborhood, to arrange educational programming at school sites and more to make the community stronger.Read More
The 2011-12 school year is on the horizon, which means LINC is preparing for another great year of Before and After School programs. LINC operates programs in seven school districts and two charter schools. Find one near you!Read More
LINC Chess Open Play Days are Sundays from 2:30-5pm at select branches of the Kansas City Public Library.Read More
Sometimes wondering how to pay for food or find time to cook can be overwhelming. It may be especially hard to make healthy choices. Sesame Street has created Food for Thought: Eating Well on a Budget.Read More
Fairmount Elementary School had their big year end event for families by hosting its first annual Ethnic Festival to celebrate the growing diversity.Read More
LINC Site Coordinator Norma Miller will retire from LINC at the end of this school year.Read More
Independence LINC sites organize May community job fair Four LINC Caring Communities sites in the city of Independence are combining to organize a community job fair in early May.Read More
Independence Organizes Community Health Resource Fair There will be an Independence community health resource fair Sat., April 30 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Salvation Army located at 14700 E. Truman Road. The fair is free and openRead More
On Saturday, March 26 the LINC Chess program hosted its biggest tournament to date, hosting over 100 students from 34 metro area schoolsRead More
Two "Eat Local! and Organic" Expos are being sponsored by Kansas City Food Circle this spring in Independence, Mo. and Shawnee, Ks.Read More
Twelve Blocks West, a community development initiative in western Independence, launched a new website in conjunction with its recent annual meeting.Read More
Do you find yourself wondering who your city councilperson is? Or where you’re supposed to go on Election Day? LINC has compiled the following resources to help you find your way to the polls.Read More
The City of Independence is looking to find and help more people who might qualify for home improvements through its Weatherization program.Read More
LINC has developed profiles of two “exemplary schools” that were shared this week with congressional staffers and U.S. Department of Education officials in Washington, DC.Read More
LINC hosted the Valentine's Day Chess Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 12, hosting 74 students from 23 schools.Read More
On Jan. 17, LINC Site Coordinator Rudy Summerville was presented with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for his work with LINC at William Chrisman High SchoolRead More
For the third year, a set of educational Black History Month posters will be produced by The Black Archives of Mid-America, the Kansas City Public Library, and the Local Investment Commission.Read More
A new homebuyer education class will be offered to help prospective homebuyers learn more about managing their money. Classes start January 8, 2011 and will be held monthly on the second Saturday from 8:30am - 12:30pm.Read More
LINC held its annual Winter Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 despite biting winds and the imminent threat of bad weather. 71 students from 23 KC area schools participated, representing six school districts and several area charter schools.Read More
In the fall of 2010 a new sidewalk was built connecting Fairmount Elementary and Fairmount Park in Independence, MO.Read More
We have compiled a list of some of the wide variety of fun and free educational activities available to families over the winter holiday break. Activity suggestions encourage families to celebrate the joy of learning and to stimulate family conversations.Read More
Three Trails Elementary students enjoyed a visit from the local fire station, made extra special because one of the firefighters is also "Dad" to one of our children. Read More
Fairmount Caring Communities and the PTA hosted a Family Safety Night on October 21, 2010. Everyone had a great time and learned important safety tips from the police and fire departments.Read More
This summer students from Fairmount, Korte, Three Trails, and Santa Fe LINC Programs participated in the summer program at Nowlin Middle School.Read More
The Independence Hungry and Homeless Coalition has designated the week of November 14-20, 2010 as "Hungry and Homeless Awareness Week". The coalition is encouraging citizens to learn more about both the needs in Independence and resources in and around the city.Read More
A workshop on “Violence and Bullying” will teach child care providers and teachers how to identify and prevent bullying or other related violence among peers or in the community. This workshop will also focus on tools and interventions to provide a safe environment for children.Read More
On Oct. 31st LINC held its first Chess tournament of the 2010-11 school year. 63 players from 18 schools participated. Read More
The ACE Club was a featured activity when KCTV5's early morning news program visited William Chrisman High School for its "Cool Schools" segment.Read More
“Seeing the Value in Schools” focuses on LINC’s dedication to quality afterschool care as well as its efforts in community outreach.Read More
The Red Bull Racing team recently gave young Austin Booth, a student at Korte Elementary School in Independence MO, an unforgettable lift to class. While the team was in town for the NASCAR weekend at Kansas Speedway, they took time from race preparations to chauffer Austin, who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy, to his school.Read More
Halloween can be a fun experience for children of all ages. This year LINC wants to be sure the fun is shared by both children and their parents.Read More
Bryant Caring Communities and neighborhood partners hosted a Luau at Bryant Elementary School to benefit Hillcrest Transitional Housing. School families and neighbors brought personal care items, baby products, and cleaning supplies to donate to the families living at Hillcrest.Read More
Three Trails Caring Communities students observed Patriot Day by placing colored plastic cups in the school fence to create the design of our flag and "We (Heart) USA".Read More
Start dates for Families and Schools Together (FAST) are set for 6 schools with the first session scheduled for Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Bryant Elementary in Independence. FAST helps empower families with the skills and confidence to improve the way the family operates so children can grow and succeed.Read More
We celebrate our work — providing safe places for children to learn, grow and develop — by joining others in the national Lights On Afterschool campaign events primarily held on Thurs., Oct. 21st.Read More
The workshop, “Communicating,” will focus on helping children understand their feelings and learn to communicate more effectively. Participants will also explore how positive words and behaviors can affect action.Read More
A ribbon-cutting Tuesday, August 31, 2010 celebrated the construction of seven new homes in northwest Independence, Mo.Read More
One of the many missions of First Presbyterian Church in is to support the students and families of Benton Elementary.Read More
On August 14, students at Benton and Santa Fe Caring Communities received free backpacks and school supplies through a program with Cornerstone Community of Christ Church.Read More
Having fun while actively learning was the focus of the Korte Elementary and Three Trails Summer Day Camp program.Read More
LINC has produced an informative booklet "Tips on Getting Safely to School" that covers tips for children who walk, take the bus or ride to school.Read More
The Van Horn Caring Communities Site Council members harvested the first plants of the season from their community garden with produce going to neighborhood partners and the food pantry.Read More
Parents of students at Ott, Mill Creek, Fairmount, and Sugar Creek Elementary Schools in Independence attended the Back to School Blast off at Calvary Baptist Church, Saturday, July 31, 2010.Read More
Bill Rogers, one of the original LINC Caring Communities site coordinators, retires from LINC at the end of July.Read More
It is that time of year, time to be thinking about how your child will get to and from school safely. Whether your child walks, takes the bus, or rides in a car, a review of transportation safety is important.Read More
LINC is offering a summer program at Nowlin Middle School for students grades K‐5 in the Independence School District.Read More
The Independence School District is working hard this summer on various school building and ground projects that are possible from an $85 million bond issues voters approved last November.Read More
Independence, MO civic clubs are collecting canned goods to meet summer pantry needs.Read More
Calvary Baptist Church in Independence will host a Back to School Blast-off on Saturday, July 31, 2010.Read More
July 20th gardening class at Garden of Hope in Independence will explain what crops can still be planted for the fall harvest.Read More
Once again the Independence School District is organizing its very successful summer school building clean up effort that taps community and volunteer interest in fixing up schools.Read More
The Independence School District has published a new book titled Inspiring Greatness: A Community's Commitment to a Brighter Future.Read More
Kansas City mayor Mark Funkhouser shared a broad vision of a stronger more intentional partnership between the city government and the school neighborhoods throughout the city.Read More
Independence School District Supt. Jim Hinson received the 2007 Independence Distinguished Citizen Award from the Independence Chamber of Commerce.Read More
The Independence School District received a Community Schools National Award for Excellence in a presentation from the Coalition for Community Schools at June 14th presentation at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. which included comments from House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.Read More
Dr. Jim Hinson, Independence School Superintendent, was selected as the 2007 Missouri School Superintendent of the Year.Read More