abbysmith39Nov 24, 20212 minTHINK ‘SHEPHERD’S CENTER’ FOR HOLIDAY DONATIONS Giving Tuesday starts the holiday giving season for us at KC Shepherd’s Center. It’s always a crucial time of the year for nonprofits:...
abbysmith39Aug 12, 20213 minWhy Your Individual Donation Keeps Nonprofits RunningYou’ve heard the old phrase countless times: “A little goes a long way.” That aphorism has never been truer than for nonprofits, who rely...
abbysmith39Jun 15, 20216 minShepherd's Spotlight: A few fathers who've made a differenceAs Father’s Day approaches, we at KC Shepherd’s Center want to recognize fathers for how they’ve impacted their families, as well as...
bobi2305May 28, 20212 minShepherd's Spotlight: Dedicated mother-daughter volunteer teamA family tradition of faithful service Kathy Smith’s family has been involved with the KC Shepherd’s Center since it was founded in 1972...
KC Shepherd's CenterFeb 19, 20216 minFor older adults in Kansas City, getting the COVID-19 vaccine is riddled with digital obstaclesOne of the primary ways to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment exists online. But older adults are more likely to lack access to...
KC Shepherd's CenterFeb 5, 20214 minEven Though Doses Are Low, Older People In Kansas City Are Getting Help Finding VaccinationsAfter Missouri opened vaccine eligibility to seniors and high-risk individuals over two weeks ago, local organizations have battled...
KC Shepherd's CenterJan 20, 20211 minJanet Baker of KC Shepherd’s Center: Creating a World Where Older Adults Age WellOn this episode of Banking on KC, Janet Baker, Executive Director of KC Shepherd’s Center, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the ways...
KC Shepherd's CenterJan 4, 20212 minKCMO's Meals on Wheels sees dramatic spike in needKANSAS CITY, Mo. — At 10:30 a.m. every Thursday, Greg Davis hops in his car and drives up and down Troost Avenue from 55th Street to 75th...
KC Shepherd's CenterDec 14, 20201 minJanet Baker, is named in the Ingram's magazine philanthropy issue as a 2020 Local Hero.Janet leads a dedicated staff and a diverse team of seniors-serving-seniors volunteers that help active and homebound older adults live...
KC Shepherd's CenterOct 6, 20201 minNew program helps make senior citizens feel less isolated through the pandemicKANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- There’s a new program designed to make senior citizens feel less isolated through the pandemic. Before COVID-19...
KC Shepherd's CenterOct 6, 20202 minLocal nonprofit starts ‘phone pal’ system to visit with isolated seniors, needing volunteersLocal nonprofit starts ‘phone pal’ system to visit with isolated seniors, needing volunteers
KC Shepherd's CenterOct 6, 20202 minService workers brave bitter cold to deliver meals to elderly and disabledService workers brave bitter cold to deliver meals to elderly and disabled
KC Shepherd's CenterOct 6, 20201 minEveryday Heroes at Shepherd’s Center KC deliver meals to seniors during pandemicEveryday Heroes at Shepherd’s Center KC deliver meals to seniors during pandemic
KC Shepherd's CenterOct 5, 20201 minShepherd's Center KC is asking for help to continue 50 years of feeding seniorsShepherd's Center KC is asking for help to continue 50 years of feeding seniors.
KC Shepherd's CenterSep 19, 20202 minElderly woman has call for help answered by generous teenagersElderly woman has call for help answered by generous teenagers
KC Shepherd's CenterSep 2, 20202 minProblems plague health insurance website on deadline dayKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The website www.healthcare.gov was down early Monday, and later, new users couldn't create accounts for a while. It...
KC Shepherd's CenterApr 24, 20181 minWoman receives FOX4’s Pay-It-Forward Award for her dedication to helping elderlyWoman receives FOX4’s Pay-It-Forward Award for her dedication to helping elderly