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
Barbers and beauticians donated their time and talent to give free haircuts to students before the holidays.Read More
Missouri will receive up to $2 million from the USDA to provide access to healthy foods to approximately 10,000 vulnerable children.Read 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
The Board of Education of the State of Missouri has removed the Kansas City, Mo. School District's provisional accreditation.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
For the 2011-12 school year, LINC will offer both Before and After School programs at over 20 Caring Communities sites in the Kansas City, Mo. School District.Read More
Two Kansas City, Mo. School District LINC sites have organized donations that they are taking to Joplin in the aftermath of the recent tornado.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
An education improvement forum will be held Saturday, May 21, 1-3:30pm, at Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 2310 E Linwood Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo.Read More
First grade students at Gladstone Elementary (KCMSD) have named Ollie Gates as Hero of the Year for the 2010-2011 school year. The project focuses on “ordinary people doing extraordinary things” in their community.Read 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
Share concerns and ideas about how to make your neighborhood safer. Meet neighbors and KCPD officers and learn about efforts that will improve the Northeast area near James Elementary.Read More
Jarboe Park in Kansas City’s Westside will be renovated this spring using ideas and designs inspired by students from Primitivo Garcia Elementary.Read More
A page devoted to resources and programs to help families be healthy.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
LINC hosted the Valentine's Day Chess Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 12, hosting 74 students from 23 schools.Read More
LINC Caring Communities programs are investing time and resources in young men.Read More
LINC's extensive presence in the City of Kansas City makes a difference for children and families Read More
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national day of service, volunteers from several rural communities traveled into the core of Kansas City to show children and their families that someone cares about their well-being. Read 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 series of forums has been scheduled to give Kansas City mayoral and city council candidates an opportunity to show how much consideration they will give education when making city-wide decisionsRead More
Attucks Elementary students enjoyed free haircuts thanks to the generosity of barbers and beauticians who donated their time.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
Barbers and beauticians from 22 barber shops and beauty salons will donate their time to participate in Barber and Beauty Day at Attucks Elementary School.Read More
Banneker Elementary School boys in 4th-6th grades are invited to "Boys' Night Out - a night of mentoring" on Friday, December 17 from 6-9 p.m.Read More
Dads, grandpas, brothers, uncles, friends, and neighbors are invited to help with a Men’s Work Day at Satchel Paige Elementary School on Friday, December 17 from 2:30-7 p.m.Read More
James visits Glennon Place, Eggct Students from James Caring Communities recently visited Glennon Place Retirement Center and Eggct restaurant. The field trip combined a service activity and a lesson in healthy diet and proper food preparation. The young people enjoyedRead More
Students at the Foreign Language Academy LINC Afterschool Program want their neighborhood to be informed and found a creative way to help. Read More
At our October safety event, families had the opportunity to hear a special presentation by James Whedbee, a 5th grade teacher at Longfellow and a volunteer with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Mr. Whedbee's presentation was part of a year-long exploration of emergency preparedness.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
LINC plans to help promote community awareness and knowledge about the new KCATA Troost MAX bus rapid transit line running from downtown to southeast Kansas City beginning Jan. 1, 2011.Read More
LINC's Flag Football season concluded with an award ceremony and cookout for players and families from the six participating Caring Communities sites.Read More
Kansas City, Mo. School District Superintendent John Covington has been annouced a winner of the 2010 Public Officials of the Year award.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
Students in James Caring Communities painted self-portraits as an exercise during a lesson on individual characteristics.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
While shopping for program supplies at the Raytown Wal-Mart (I-70 & Blue Ridge), Gladstone Site Coordinator Ray Thomas was offered a deal he couldn't refuse.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
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
Our James Caring Communities staff represented our sites in the Historic Northeast for a Community Day at Northeast High School. The educational and entertaining event was hosted by Northeast's School Advisory Committee.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
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
LINC was present in force at the Back to School Rally held this past Saturday and organized by City Councilman Terry Riley. (July 31 2010)Read More
A federal Full Service Community Schools grant was submitted by LINC and others partners this past week.Read More
There is good news in the Kansas City Missouri School District and during the month of August (2010) volunteers will knock on every door in the district to share it.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
Children from Kansas City's 49/63 neighborhood are invited to a Back to School celebration on Saturday, August 7 at the Rockhurst University Community Center.Read More
LINC is offering a summer program for children grades K‐8 at Wayne Miner. Read More
The Kansas City, Missouri School District (KCMSD) “Hands of Hope” launch on Sat, July 24 at three schools and will continue on Aug. 7 at another 27 schools including a a mix of revitalization work and landscaping.Read More
In recognition of June Men’s Health Month, Whittier Caring Communities and Victory Temple Christian Life Center teamed up to host a “Men’s Empowerment Series.” (2010)Read More
Kansas City Councilman Terry Riley and the Kansas City, Missouri School District (KCMSD) along with Children’s Mercy Family Health Partners will host the Back-to-School Rally on Saturday, July 31. Families receive backpacks, school supplies, school uniforms, immunizations, health services, books, and other materials and services to prepare for the new academic year.Read More
Four students from our Caring Communities were recognized for drawings that demonstrated the importance of buckling up.Read More
"Face off To Debunk the Myths of Community Schools", April 8, 2010, Philadelphia, PA. Debate teams from Central High School in Kansas City, MO and Bodine High School in Philadelphia, PA face-off to debate community schools.Read More
Many LINC Caring Communities sites held several Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in May.Read More
Central High School debaters will "make the case for community schools" at the Coalition for Community Schools 2010 National Forum in Philadelphia.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
LINC operates three of the 25 largest child care centers in the Kansas City area based on ranking published by The Kansas City Star in its April 24th business section.Read More
Watch a video interview with Chris Henrich, Ph.D. who is doing a multi-year independent evaluation of 12 Caring Communities sites in the Kansas City, Mo. School District.Read More
Christopher Hope shares his thoughts about recommendations to close McCoy Elementary school in the Kansas City, Mo. School District.Read More