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
Six LINC Caring Community sites will support a free community event in the North Kansas City School District on Sat., May 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Winnetonka High School.Read More
Three high school volunteers in the LINC chess initiative were featured in a special souvenir Kansas City Star edition on volunteerism.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
In a school of 1,513 students, who is the most typical student? This video breaks down the statistics and shows the wide diversity of the student population of high schools in the North Kansas City School District.Read More
Family Reading Night at Crestview included a Scholastic Book Fair and a Chinese Dragon, with special guest Jo Ho the Storyteller.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's extensive presence in the City of Kansas City makes a difference for children and families 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
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
More than 100 families at Topping Elementary recently enjoyed a Winter Wonderland evening with crafts, snacks, and family photos. Our community partners at Home Depot supplied materials and guidance for projects through their Kids Workshop program. Home Depot also donated little toolkits for the children.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
On Oct. 31st LINC held its first Chess tournament of the 2010-11 school year. 63 players from 18 schools participated. 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
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
The OneSight Vision Van came to Kansas City on September 16, 2010 to provide eye exams and glasses to area children. Students from four North Kansas City schools were able to attend thanks to efforts by LINC Site Coordinators.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 expands in the North Kansas City, Mo. School District LINC will expand its presence in the North Kansas City, Mo. School District this upcoming school year.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