KIDS COUNT 2025: Post pandemic recovery shows hope, but more investment critical

Missouri ranks 27th in the 2025 report as the Family and Community Trust urges focus on supporting thriving kids and families.

Free summer meals for children return to Morning Star

The LINC Morning Star meal program is part of a statewide network providing free food for children under 18. An online map and text number provides access to hundreds of locations in Missouri.

Why LINC loves middle school: Grandview graduation with state Rep. Ealy celebrates special, important years

See what makes middle school years special for LINC and our Caring Communities as we celebrate the Grandview Middle School graduation with guest State Rep. Anthony Ealy.

'We want you safe.' P.O.S.S.E. teaches LINC students leadership, anti-violence — with a pledge and celebration

Shootings, crossfire, accidental deaths, lasting grief after the curious pull of a trigger. The P.O.S.S.E. anti-violence team went to LINC classrooms this spring to educate and recruit child leaders to be the ambassadors for a healthy summer, safe from the danger of gun violence.

The joy of tired legs: LINC 5K Bike Ride inspires children, families to 'keep your heart rate pumping'

The fleet of riders in LINC’s first 5K Bike Ride rolled onto Grandview’s Little Blue River Trail May 17 with some bikers who’d never tried such a distance before. “I just pushed,” 9-year-old Gennessys said. “Pushed my way into it.” “My legs kind of hurt,” said Araya, 10. “But it was fun . . . It’s fun to go biking with your friends.”

Success code: LINC students create online games, spark future aspirations

CodeAlgo Academy comes to LINC and the Kansas City Public Schools to put King students on a path toward computer literacy, coding, game design and — it’s possible — future millions.

'We can do better': KC seeking community ideas to 'reimagine' Watkins Drive

A major highway and its harsh history needs a vision that is safer and healing to the communities it split. Here’s how to join in the work.

Earth Day at LINC: Free tree seedlings, family science games, and baby chicks

Earth Day opens a lot of opportunities for things LINC loves: Families, fun, science, future thinking and lots of learning.

And baby chicks.

Check out LINC's latest work in teaching families lifelong fitness

Like many of their LINC workmates picking up pickleball paddles on this weekday morning, Alicia Byers and Sherry Shumate-Jones were taking their first swings at the game. But they had children on their minds — the students back at their Caring Communities sites who, like them, would soon be encouraged to play the court game in their LINC after-school programs.

LINC site councils forge the power of relationships to lift up community voice

People want to be meaningfully involved in the success of their neighborhood and in the health of children and adults. Site councils, which are under way or coming to all of LINC’s Caring Communities programs, bring together the people to help make that happen.

KC Star: Nonprofit CEO left career as a public school teacher to serve all of Kansas City

Recently Miles-Bartee sat down with The Kansas City Star’s culture and identity reporter, J.M. Banks, and talked about the transitioning into nonprofit work, finding a passion for helping the community and her fears these days about federal and state budget cuts.

Confidence and joy: New basketball players thrilled with gift of shoes

The donors’ support sends a wonderful message to the students and the community, said Whittier Principal Phillena Layne. See the “confidence boost” that the students get “knowing that the community is behind them.

Take a look back at a challenging, wonderful year

As we look forward to 2025, take a journey back with us through the year that was. Thank you all our families, neighbors and community partners for making it a wonderful year.

KC Black History Project 2025: Legacies of impact

“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” — Jackie Robinson. Welcome to the 2025 Kansas City Black History Project with a new collection of free booklets, posters and calendars to be shared in honor and celebration of great men and women in our city’s history. Click to learn more and download the project.

Good health (and brakes that work): BikeWalkKC gifts LINC kids with bikes, safety training

It’s not the sparkling green paint job that Garry mentions first when listing favorite things about his new bike. Not the smooth glide. Not the speed. The Gladstone Elementary student in LINC’s Caring Communities program was in love with the brakes.

This is me: Clay Guild opens new opportunities for self-expression

Maybe it happened within a half hour, certainly by the 45-minute mark. But at some point, the LINC kids’ understanding of the simple directions from the KC Clay Guild art teachers ran fully amok — just like it was supposed to.

LINC helps U.S. Marines go for 52,000 toys in KC holiday distribution

The numbers — like Kansas City’s generosity and love — keep growing. This holiday season the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots operation in the Kansas City area is aiming to distribute more than 52,000 toys. That’s a 30% increase since LINC first started helping the Marines in the monumental task five years ago.

KIDS COUNT 2025: Post pandemic recovery shows hope, but more investment critical

Free summer meals for children return to Morning Star

Why LINC loves middle school: Grandview graduation with state Rep. Ealy celebrates special, important years

'We want you safe.' P.O.S.S.E. teaches LINC students leadership, anti-violence — with a pledge and celebration

The joy of tired legs: LINC 5K Bike Ride inspires children, families to 'keep your heart rate pumping'

Success code: LINC students create online games, spark future aspirations

'We can do better': KC seeking community ideas to 'reimagine' Watkins Drive

Earth Day at LINC: Free tree seedlings, family science games, and baby chicks

Check out LINC's latest work in teaching families lifelong fitness

LINC site councils forge the power of relationships to lift up community voice

KC Star: Nonprofit CEO left career as a public school teacher to serve all of Kansas City

Confidence and joy: New basketball players thrilled with gift of shoes

Take a look back at a challenging, wonderful year

KC Black History Project 2025: Legacies of impact

Good health (and brakes that work): BikeWalkKC gifts LINC kids with bikes, safety training

This is me: Clay Guild opens new opportunities for self-expression

LINC helps U.S. Marines go for 52,000 toys in KC holiday distribution

LINC winter chess tournament draws 138 players from across area

Improving Genesis school makes case for charter renewal

Shop-with-a-Cop night shares holiday generosity