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Charity is hot in Kansas City this week

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Published on September 11, 2019
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Looking to make a difference this week?

From a Haiti symposium to a benefit brunch, there's plenty to do when it comes to good causes coming up in Kansas City this week. Read on for a rundown.

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City Year Kansas City Opening Day 2019

From the event description:

Join City Year Kansas City for our Opening Day Ceremony, where we will kick off a powerful year of service in Kansas City! This year, 66 AmeriCorps members will be serving in seven Kansas City public schools, providing one-on-one attention to students to help get them back on track toward graduation. Opening Day will be held at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday, Sept. 13th, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. The event will feature remarks by Kansas City Chiefs President Mark Donovan, KCPS Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell, Mayor Quinton Lucas and President & CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Wendy Guillies.

When: Friday, Sept. 13, 9:30-11 a.m.
Where: Arrowhead Stadium, 1 Arrowhead Drive
Price: Free

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2019 KC Haiti Symposium

From the event description:

Come listen, learn, network with others working in Haiti. How best can we collaborate with others?

When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Polsinelli Conference Center, 900 W. 48th Place
Price: Free

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BANDISTER III #CrushItClowers

From the event description:

What? An outdoor party with a raffle drawing, yard games, food truck and live music from Winegar’s Teal Band and the Jackwagons! When? Saturday, Sept. 14th. Spread the word, so we can grow the benefit for the Clowers clan! 

When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: George & Traci's Yard, 1104 W. Bannister Road
Price: Free (I'm coming, but I'll get raffle tickets later.); $20 (Put me in coach, I'm ready to win the raffle!)

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Moguls In Heels: Season 10 - Show Me Shoes Celebrates 10 Years

From the event description:

Show Me Shoes Foundation celebrates 10 years of service and community with their annual signature brunch Moguls in Heels in Kansas City, Missouri. 

When: Sunday, Sept. 15, 2-5 p.m.
Where: Grand Street Cafe, 4740 Grand Ave.
Price: $50

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